Introduction Few garments carry the dual distinction of being at once the most ubiquitous and the most personally expressive item in a wardrobe. The T-shirt, in its infinite simplicity, has transcended its origins as a mere undergarment to become a global phenomenon—bridging continents, cultures, and causes. It is an artifact of industrial innovation and a

Introduction The T‑shirt stands as one of the most universally recognized and widely worn garments on the planet. Born of practicality, elevated by culture, and continually reimagined by technology and fashion, it occupies a singular place at the intersection of comfort, identity, commerce, and innovation. What began as a utilitarian underlayer has evolved into a

Introduction The T-shirt may be the most deceptively simple garment in the world—a mere rectangle of fabric with two sleeves and a neck opening—yet it carries within its weave the full story of industrial innovation, cultural upheaval, artistic expression, and environmental challenge. From its origins as an underlayer to its current status as a medium