Is it possible to improve upon classic style essentials, especially something as essential and all-American as the T-shirt? The good folks at Buck Mason think so, and that’s part of the Los Angeles-based brand’s ongoing effort to make some of the best USA-made T-shirts.

The process started last year with the opening (or rather, re-opening) of the historic Mohnton Mill in Mohnton, PA. The good news for fans of Buck Mason, myself very much included? The effort carries on with a full lineup of the best American-made men’s T-shirts on the market, including the Buck Mason Toughknit Classic Tee.

Although seemingly simple and subtle on the surface, the Buck Mason Toughknit Classic Tee is as good as it gets, with mid-weight cotton construction that hails from USA-grown cotton. It’s a reminder that the best things take time, and that includes growing the proper fibers to lend themselves to one of the best men’s T-shirts.

The fit is also classic but flattering, and it features a straight hem (unlike other Buck Mason men’s T-shirts, some of which feature a curved hem finish).

Buck Mason notes the Buck Mason Toughknit Classic Tee boasts a “subtle texture and easy drape,” which are two further examples of how something as simple as the T-shirt can get all the details correct. Of course, this variety isn’t the only USA-made Buck Mason T-shirt, and the brand knows the legacy it’s carrying on with the latest and greatest American factory.

As the company says, “The t-shirt was born and bred in the USA, from the laborers and service members who wore them first to the cultural icons who made them a part of our everyday lives.” It’s an admirable approach to crafting an utterly classic piece, so the next time you find yourself interested in revamping your wardrobe of casual basics, know that the Buck Mason Toughknit Classic Tee has quality built into every stitch.