Most men will not buy themselves a really good t-shirt, and almost all of them wear one every day. That makes a premium polo or tee one of the few gifts that gets used rather than stored. Here is how to choose one for any occasion, and how to get the size and colour right without asking.
Give a premium polo if he dresses smart or works in an office, and a round neck if he lives in t-shirts. Choose white, black or blue if unsure, check the size of a tee he already wears, and pick a shop that exchanges sizes easily. A pack of two or three in different colours makes the gift feel generous.
Gift ideas by occasion
- Birthday: one polo in his favourite colour, or a pack of three round necks for every day.
- Anniversary: matching his-and-hers round necks in the same colour.
- Father's Day: a heavyweight polo that looks smart without a shirt and tie.
- Office or team gifts: plain polos in one colour, in each person's size.
- Festivals and Christmas: a pack mixing polos or tees in a few colours. See also Diwali gift ideas for men.
How to guess his size
Borrow a t-shirt he wears often, lay it flat, and measure across the chest from armpit to armpit, then from the top of the shoulder to the hem. Compare with the size chart on the product page. Our size guide walks through it. If you cannot measure, check the size label on his favourite tee and choose a brand with a simple exchange policy.
Which colour to choose
White, black and blue go with everything and suit most skin tones. Green and deep red are good second colours for someone who already owns the basics. If you are buying more than one, mix one safe colour with one he would not pick for himself.
What makes a t-shirt feel like a gift
- The fabric. Long-staple cotton such as Supima feels noticeably softer the moment he puts it on.
- The weight. A heavier polo feels substantial in the hand. See the 240 GSM polo.
- No loud branding. A plain, well-made tee is easier to wear than a slogan.
Gifting from Abraca
Gutmann polos are 100% Supima cotton in a 240 GSM interlock; Lokee round necks are 95% Supima with 5% elastane, for men and women. Mix colours and sizes in a pack of two or three to pay less per tee. Every order can be paid on delivery, and if the size is wrong it can be exchanged within 7 days of delivery.
Gifting questions
Is a t-shirt a good gift for a man?
A premium one is: most men wear t-shirts or polos every day but rarely buy themselves a really good one.
How do I find out his size without asking?
Measure a t-shirt he wears often, lying flat, and compare with the size chart. Or check the label on his favourite tee.
Which colour t-shirt makes the safest gift?
White, black or blue. They go with everything he owns.
Polo or round neck as a gift?
A polo if he dresses smart or works in an office; a round neck if he lives in casual tees.
What if the size is wrong?
At Abraca, raise an exchange within 7 days of delivery and we send the right size.
