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Description
Rapha’s take on the classic wardrobe staple
The Essential T-shirt is Rapha’s take on the classic wardrobe staple. Made using a soft and quick-drying fabric, the t-shirt provides all day comfort in warmer weather. Rapha’s signature armband features as a tonal insert on the left arm.
Details and Materials
- Lightweight cotton-polyester blend
- Slim fit
- Longer-cut back panel
- Quick drying
- 58% cotton
- 38% polyester
- 4% elastane
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 83-88 | 88-94 | 94-100 | 100-106 | 106-111 | 111-117 |
| Waist | 67-72 | 72-78 | 78-84 | 84-90 | 90-96 | 96-101 |
| Hips | 84-89 | 89-95 | 95-101 | 101-107 | 107-112 | 112-118 |
| Chest | 32.5- 34.5 | 35-37 | 37.5-39.5 | 40-41.5 | 42-43.5 | 44-46 |
| Waist | 26.5-28.5 | 28.5-30.5 | 31-33 | 33.5-35.5 | 36-37.5 | 38-40 |
| Hips | 33-35 | 35.5-37.5 | 38-39.5 | 41.5-42 | 42.5-44 | 44.5-46.5 |
HELP WITH MEASURING
HELP WITH MEASURING
1 CHEST
Using a tape measure, take the total measurement around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape horizontally.
2 WAIST
Run the tape around the narrowest part of your waist holding the tape horizontally.
3 HIPS
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of the hip, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
Q&A
View questionsCare instructions
- Machine wash cool 30°C
- Non-chlorine bleach only
- Wash with like colours
- Cool iron
- Tumble dry low
Recommended
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Rated 4 out of
5
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Ducati from
Sizing!!
Bought this T-Shirt recently but had to return due to being too big. Runs bigger than other styles & riding jerseys. Have ordered a smaller size.
Date published: 2017-01-05
Rated 4 out of
5
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Paulie23 from
Great quality, not sure about sizing
Never any doubt about the quality of the t-shirt - up to the usual standard there - but was disappointed in the sizing. I bought a large and the boilerplate 39-42 inch size range they give doesn't work on this cut. While a large in a cycling shirt or the Rapha logo shirt gives a snug fit, this is far more relaxed. I would've gone for a medium.
Date published: 2017-09-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ricky from
It's a t-shirt
Similar to Rapha's other t-shirts in sizing/fit (eg logo t-shirt) but in a slightly lighter fabric.
Can't vouch for the technical aspects of the fabric but it didn't feel overly hot on a recent summer's day.
Blue is quite 'petrol' in appearance and the white - unusually for Rapha - is ice bright, not the usual cream that many of their garments are.
In short, it's a t-shirt and no more.
Date published: 2016-08-18
Rated 3 out of
5
by
danielgreen from
Good, not great fit.
Every piece I have from Rapha is at the top of the drawer, except this...
Date published: 2016-08-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Notahillfan from
Great fabric - soft
Bought this about six months ago, it's a nice shirt to wear, very comfortable and soft. When I was packing for overseas it was the first shirt in the bag.
Date published: 2017-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dougalm from
Good enough.
I bought the medium of this shirt and also the merino T-shirt. The merino fitted me perfectly but this one was too large so I returned for a small which does fit me well. The dark purple is a great colour. Some of the photos on the website give the impression that the sleeves are tight fitting on the upper arms but that's not the case with me. It's a relaxed fit. There's a photo of a bloke modelling the purple shirt whilst leaning against a wall..... that's how it looks on me.
Date published: 2016-11-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Emily from
Great quality!
Bought this for my boyfriend for his Birthday, I was worried it may be a bit see through but not at all. Great quality and fit!
Date published: 2016-09-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
agasper79 from
very confortable
the shirt is extremely light and confortable. I use it also as a cycling under jacket in this fall. Nice colours.
Date published: 2016-10-12
Hi, are the sleeves designed to be loose on the arms or close fitting like your merino tees? Hard to tell from the photos.
Hi, the sleeves on the Essential T-shirt have quite a relaxed fit. The fit is slightly looser than our Merino T-shirt.
Date published: 2016-10-03
Do these or any of your t shirts have a zip pocket for a key or card? thanks
Hi, none of our T-shirts have a zip pocket.
Date published: 2016-08-17
Hi, how is the sizing on these? I am 5'8 and 59kg, with a 35" chest. I like my tshirts to be fitted. What size do you recommend? Thanks
Hi, these T-shirts are regular fit (slightly looser than our Merino T-shirts). We would recommend a size Small. As always we have a free 90 day returns policy if you needed to change the size.
Date published: 2016-08-11
How is the sizing? I am S in the merino t shirt, is it the same fit or is it slimmer than the merino t shirt?
Hi, the fit in the Essential T-Shirt is slightly looser than the Merino T-shirt as it has a bit less stretch. We would recommend ordering the same size.
Date published: 2016-08-11
Is this t-shirt the same as the rapha logo t-shirts without the branding on the front>
Hi, the two T-shirts are slightly different. The Essential T-shirt is made from a fast drying cotton/polyester blend, whilst the Logo T-shirt is 100% cotton.
Date published: 2016-08-01
Thank you for your request. We’ll contact you when your Essential T-Shirt is available.
