The ribbed finish elevates the plain top and gives it more stretch (this also helps it retain its shape in the wash). The tee is made from a polyester, elastane and cotton blend, so, it isn’t as ...
What I learned as I researched is that it’s quite tough to pick the “best” white T-shirt — there’s just as much of a case for a structured boxy tee as there is for a plain cotton Hanes.