{"product_id":"m-ts-985-black-men-t-shirt-worked-gewirkt","title":"THOM KROM M TS 985 T-Shirt - Black Dual-Shell Cotton Modal Elastane Worked Knit Men's German","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Fabrics, One Black. The Construction Is in the Feel.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe THOM KROM M TS 985 in black is a dual-shell worked knit t-shirt: Shell 1 in 95% cotton, 5% elastane; Shell 2 in 47% cotton, 47% modal, 6% elastane. In black, the two shells read as the same colour — unlike the cold dye grey version where the tonal difference between shells reveals the panel geometry, the black reads as a single deep surface across the entire garment. The dual-shell construction is present, but expressed through feel rather than sight: Shell 1's cotton directness at the primary panels, Shell 2's modal-enriched softness and density at the secondary panels. A black t-shirt where the complexity is underneath the surface. German design. Turkish manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This T-Shirt Is Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell 1 — 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary panels in the purest cotton-elastane worked knit in the THOM KROM range — natural breathability, direct cotton hand-feel, and full-garment stretch recovery with the minimum elastane required for consistent shape retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell 2 — 47% Cotton, 47% Modal, 6% Elastane:\u003c\/strong\u003e The secondary panels in an equal-weight cotton-modal blend with 6% elastane — modal adds a denser, softer hand-feel and a slight surface sheen that you feel rather than see in black; the 6% elastane — the highest concentration in any THOM KROM panel across the t-shirt range — provides maximum movement recovery in the high-flex zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack on two fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton and modal accept black dye at similar rates but with different surface character; in black, the modal content in Shell 2 produces a slightly denser, quieter black than the cotton-dominant Shell 1, a difference that is perceptible under close examination or in specific light conditions but reads as a single cohesive black in normal wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-shell worked knit t-shirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panel differentiation applied to the t-shirt category — the same construction logic as the THOM KROM jacket and trouser range, at the most foundational layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorked \/ gewirkt construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loop-built fabric at every panel — the knit loop structure provides inherent mechanical stretch amplified by both shells' elastane content, and a surface texture in black that reads as a subtle micro-pattern rather than a flat plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman design:\u003c\/strong\u003e THOM KROM precision in fabric placement applied to a t-shirt where the construction is known to the wearer rather than visible to the observer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo logos:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black, the worked knit surface, and the dual-shell construction carry the identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike the M TS 960 black\u003c\/strong\u003e (single 95\/5 cotton-elastane fabric throughout) and the M TS 978 black (viscose Shell 1, modal-cotton Shell 2, cotton rib — with viscose's surface lustre as the visible differentiator), the M TS 985 black places two cotton-dominant fabrics in conversation — a t-shirt where sophistication is in the material intelligence, not the surface statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-shirt (dual-shell worked knit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell 1 (primary panels):\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane (worked knit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell 2 (secondary panels):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% Cotton, 47% Modal, 6% Elastane (worked knit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worked knit (gewirkt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e THOM KROM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMen's Size Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#000;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eChest (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eShoulder (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e94–98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e98–102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e102–106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e106–110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Moment You Put It On\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe black reads as one across the entire t-shirt. But the two panels feel different. Shell 1's cotton is direct — breathable, familiar, the matte warmth of 95% natural fibre. Shell 2's modal adds density at the secondary panels: a softer weight, a slightly different texture under the hand, a panel that sits differently against the body than the cotton-dominant primary. The two shells move together — both elastane-blended, both worked knit — but they offer two distinct material experiences within a single garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the t-shirt for those who understand that the most considered design decisions are the ones that cannot be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Modal in Worked Knit Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eModal in black worked knit presents a specific optical and tactile profile. Modal is a beechwood-derived regenerated cellulose fibre, more refined in its processing than viscose and more consistent in its fibre diameter than cotton. In black, modal's smoother fibre surface produces a slightly denser light absorption than cotton at the same weight — the black reads as quieter, deeper, more uniform under the modal-cotton blend than under cotton alone. This is not a dramatic difference, but in the worked knit loop structure it is perceptible: the Shell 2 panels of the M TS 985 black carry a different quality of black from the Shell 1 panels, visible under controlled lighting or close examination. In tactile terms, the modal content in Shell 2 adds a softness that cotton at 95% does not produce — the modal fibre's smooth cross-section creates less surface friction against skin, and the 47% concentration is high enough to define the hand-feel of the shell while the 47% cotton maintains the natural breathability that a 100% modal construction would compromise. The 6% elastane in Shell 2 provides the highest movement recovery of any THOM KROM panel in the t-shirt range. The result is a secondary panel specification that performs differently from the primary panel at the feel, recovery, and optical levels — in a black t-shirt where none of this is visible to anyone who does not wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a standalone piece year-round:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black reads as a complete statement; the dual-shell construction provides material depth that a single-fabric black t-shirt cannot offer; the modal panels reward examination without requiring it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a base layer under the THOM KROM jacket range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dual-shell compresses cleanly under any outer layer; the 5% and 6% elastane in the two shells accommodate combined compression without restricting movement; the t-shirt that performs as a base layer and stands as a complete piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith the M ST 537 black trousers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full cotton-dominant worked knit construction from t-shirt to trouser — the M TS 985's dual-shell construction at the top, the M ST 537's dual-shell construction at the bottom, a consistent construction logic throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlongside the M TS 985 cold dye grey:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same dual-shell construction in the same model, one in black and one in cold dye grey — the black version for when the construction is private, the cold dye grey for when the construction is visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash cold, gentle cycle — cold water preserves both the cotton and modal black dye depth; avoid warm or hot water that accelerates colour loss in cotton-dominant and modal fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash inside out to protect both shell surfaces and preserve black depth at the loop crowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry on high heat — lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low; high heat degrades the elastane recovery in both shells over repeated cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow steam iron if needed — press from inside with a cloth barrier; avoid direct high heat on either elastane-blend shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded to maintain the worked knit structure over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe M TS 985 Black is THOM KROM dual-shell construction at t-shirt weight. 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