TS 01 Essence Regular Heavyweight Off White 2.0 Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Frequently bought together.
A t-shirt is the hardest thing to get right, because everything shows. Cut regular: set shoulder, straight body, hem at the waistband, in a heavyweight jersey that hangs instead of clinging. This is the second version. You told us the collar was the first thing to go, so we rebuilt it with a denser rib that keeps its shape wash after wash. Same shirt every season. Better every season.
Not sure on size? Check our measurement guide, or .
- 300 g/m². Heavy enough that the fabric hangs instead of clinging, and stays that way after washing.
- Heavyweight stretch cotton, dense enough to hold a shape and soft enough to wear against the skin.
- A reinforced rib collar, because the collar is where a t-shirt gives up first. It comes out of the wash the same shape it went in.
- A double-stitched neckline that holds its round through years of being pulled over your head.
- The second version of this piece. We changed what needed changing and left the rest alone.
- Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane.
- The ETQ signature square at the back of the neck.
- Pre-washed, so it will not shrink on you after the first wash.
- Machine wash at 30°C, inside out and on a gentle cycle. That is all it needs to keep its shape and colour.
- From the collections Menswear, T-Shirts and Regular T-Shirts
Essence is the collection with nothing on it. No logo, no print, no mark of any kind, because the shape should be enough to recognise. It is where ETQ started and where every new design gets tested: if it needs a badge to work, it is not finished. What remains is the design.
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Made by specialists.
No single factory does everything well. So we don't ask one to. Every piece is built by the maker who masters that exact craft — the cut, the cloth, the finish. Chosen for skill, never convenience. It shows in how it's made, and in how long it lasts.
Sharp, never stiff.
The ease of your softest loungewear, with the line of real tailoring. The kind of comfort you stop noticing — on a silhouette that still reads refined.
Product design, not fashion.
From our Dutch studio we don't reinvent each season. We refine. The same icons, made better every time — the wardrobe you keep, not the trend you replace.
Shop the look
Made by specialists.
No single factory does everything well. So we don't ask one to. Every piece is built by the maker who masters that exact craft — the cut, the cloth, the finish. Chosen for skill, never convenience. It shows in how it's made, and in how long it lasts.
Sharp, never stiff.
The ease of your softest loungewear, with the line of real tailoring. The kind of comfort you stop noticing — on a silhouette that still reads refined.
Product design, not fashion.
From our Dutch studio we don't reinvent each season. We refine. The same icons, made better every time — the wardrobe you keep, not the trend you replace.
Shipping & Delivery
Order before 16:00 and we ship your order the same working day.
Most orders ship from our UK warehouse, so there are no customs or duties to pay.
| Country | Shipping | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Royal Mail · before 16:00 |
Free from £130 £6 below |
2 days |
Good to know
- We ship on working days. On New Year’s Day, King’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, we take a day off.
- Delivery times are a guide. Very occasionally it takes a day longer, for example while your payment is still being processed.
- We don’t deliver to PO boxes.
Insured in transit
Your order is insured until it reaches you. Sometimes we ask for a signature on delivery; from then on, the parcel is your responsibility. If someone else signs for you, their signature counts as proof of delivery.
Ordering from outside the EU?
Outside the EU (except the UK), you don’t pay Dutch VAT: the 21% comes off your order automatically at checkout, as soon as you enter your address or switch country or currency. Import duties and local taxes aren’t included; the carrier collects them on delivery (DDU). We can’t calculate or cover them in advance, so check with your local customs office what to expect.
Questions about shipping? Our customer service is happy to help.
Returns & exchanges
Easy returns in the UK
Return or exchange within 14 days of receiving your order, through our return portal. Your return goes to our UK warehouse, so there are no customs or duties to deal with. Exchanging for another size is free.
| Country | Return fee | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £6 | Free |
Good to know
- Send your items back clean and unworn, with their tags and packaging. That way we can process them quickly.
- Underwear can only be returned with the seal intact.
- Returning more than one item? We charge a £2 handling fee for each extra item.
- You can also send your return with your own carrier. Even so, we recommend our return portal: if your parcel goes missing on the way, we’re responsible, and we process your return faster. We can’t reimburse the cost of your own carrier.
- Price difference because of a promotion? We make up for it with a voucher.
- If an item doesn’t meet these conditions, we may refund it in part or not at all.
Returning from outside the EU?
Outside the EU (except the UK), any import duties or taxes on your return are yours to pay. More about returns
How it's made - Menswear
All ETQ garments are crafted in family-owned ateliers.
We team up with ateliers that work with traditional methods. Cutting, crafting, and stitching piece by piece with ultimate care. Unlike fast fashion companies, we have the luxury to take our time. Slow motion. We are masters of precision engineering.
Endless Comfort - Menswear
You look sophisticated, yet feel like Sunday mornings.
When it comes to materials, our bar is high. Only the finest materials enter the Atelier. No shortcuts. ETQs premium weaves and knits are smooth like butter. They are durable and have recovery properties. They stay in shape. And so will you.
Quality matters. We focus on things, that even the eye can't see. Obsessive, yes. But: soon after wearing ETQ you will notice the quality difference.
Dutch Design
Strong silhouettes. Nuanced colors. Thick layers of quality and a thin layer of logos. That’s ETQ. We master precision engineering and tinker with our products as if they were race cars. Every collection is the same but evolved. Continuously.
And so our story goes on. Evolving classic etiquette to match the pace of today. We don’t just do it. We do it with grace.
Product reviews (32)
Top Shirt
The quality is really good
Good Quality T-shirt
Nice, thick, good quality t-shirt
Good quality
Received wrong colour but the quality seemed good
Top Quality
Nice and heavy. Fits very good. Feels soft and elastic.
Great shirt, and the fabric is nice, too. And it fits perfectly.
Great shirt, and the fabric is nice, too. And it fits perfectly.
Finally a heavyweight shirt the fits well !
Finally a heavyweight shirt the fits well !
Well
The fabric and weight of the T-shirt are perfect. It’s just that the fit wasn’t right for my body type. In size S, it’s almost oversized. Good, but a little disappointing
Well
The fabric and weight of the T-shirt are perfect. It’s just that the fit wasn’t right for my body type. In size S, it’s almost oversized. Good, but a little disappointing
Very comfortable fit
The shirt has a really nice fit and stays looking great even after washing
Just good
Comfortable to sit in and holds up well
Way too thick!
Too thick for summer
Top!
Top kwaliteit
Love it !
Perfect tshirt
Best quality
I think it is not cheap but you get a really nice shirt. Really happy with it. I have 3 now
Excellent quality and a great fit!
A very well-made, smart shirt. It looks neat when worn. The fabric is thick, so it feels luxurious!
5-back shirts with great fit
Now I can wear all the the time a shirt that is with the right fit and also the fabric is thicker.
The quality is fine, but the collar fits really strangely.
The quality is fine, but the collar fits really oddly. It doesn't fit snugly around the neck.
Top
High-quality T-shirt
Good t-shirt
Good t-shirt
Trouser
Amazing material and finish. Good for every day
Great Quality
Quality fit and material. The top feels far more premium than others on the market
Perfect
Really good quality, perfect fit
Great
Super fit and material
Perfect shirt
I always love t-shirts that are a bit heavier. This is one of them. Additionally, the color is simple, but chic.
Good quality
Feels, nice, falls nice, if it holds up a couple washes will buy definitely more.
T shirt
Thick fabric; fits great!
Kwaliteit
Fijne kwaliteit kleding!
Fijn dik shirt
Kwaliteit is oké
Zit goed
Unrivaled quality, great fabric - designer quality 🙌
Great fit, great quality - you just have to make sure you wash it properly so that the fabric remains of such high quality.
Bad durability
Just like the trousers I've bought, this shirt don't have a good durability. I've it for about 1 month and the fabric is already visible marked.
Love the shirt
Great fit! My girlfriend said immediately amazing shirt!
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Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
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Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
TS 01 Regular — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Use a T-shirt with a similar fit to your reference. Lay it flat and compare the measurements below.
| Size | Shoulder | Sleeve | Chest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 50 | 18 | 55 | 70 |
| M | 52 | 20 | 57 | 73 |
| L | 54 | 22 | 59 | 76 |
| XL | 56 | 24 | 61 | 79 |
The chest is measured flat from pit to pit.
How to measure
Grab your favorite T-shirt, preferably with a similar fit, and lay it out on a flat surface. Use this item as a reference. It is the easiest way to visualize the measurements.
1. Shoulder
Measure straight across the back, from one shoulder seam to the other.
2. Sleeve length
Starting at the shoulder seam, measure down to the end of the sleeve.
3. Pit to pit / Chest
Measure from one armpit seam to the other, straight across the front.
4. Total length
Measure from the top of the shoulder, where the seam meets the collar, straight down to the hem.
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| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
TS 01 Regular — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Use a T-shirt with a similar fit to your reference. Lay it flat and compare the measurements below.
| Size | Shoulder | Sleeve | Chest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 50 | 18 | 55 | 70 |
| M | 52 | 20 | 57 | 73 |
| L | 54 | 22 | 59 | 76 |
| XL | 56 | 24 | 61 | 79 |
The chest is measured flat from pit to pit.
How to measure
Grab your favorite T-shirt, preferably with a similar fit, and lay it out on a flat surface. Use this item as a reference. It is the easiest way to visualize the measurements.
1. Shoulder
Measure straight across the back, from one shoulder seam to the other.
2. Sleeve length
Starting at the shoulder seam, measure down to the end of the sleeve.
3. Pit to pit / Chest
Measure from one armpit seam to the other, straight across the front.
4. Total length
Measure from the top of the shoulder, where the seam meets the collar, straight down to the hem.