The short answer: fibre, weight and purpose
Our tee prices are simple: the DAILY Tee is ₹649, the CORE Crew Tee is ₹749 and the CORE Supima Tee is ₹999. The gap in tee prices comes from what each tee is built to do: a light everyday tee, a mid-weight regular-fit tee, and a premium tee in long-staple Supima cotton designed to hold its shape.
All three are crew-neck tees from our Solids house, made in India and made for you when you reserve. The differences in tee prices are worth understanding, so you can pick the one that suits how you live rather than the one with the lowest number.
Tee prices side by side
| Tee | Price | What it is | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAILY Tee | ₹649 | The everyday tee, kept simple: light, soft crew neck | Noor Black, Rui White, Agni Red, Neel Blue |
| CORE Crew Tee | ₹749 | 180 GSM cotton, unisex regular fit, mid-weight | Noor Black, Rui White, Agni Red |
| CORE Supima Tee | ₹999 | Long-staple Supima cotton, smooth, made to hold its shape | Noor Black, Rui White, Neel Blue |
What the ₹100 between DAILY and CORE Crew buys
The DAILY Tee is described as light and soft, a crew neck that goes with everything. The CORE Crew Tee is a 180 GSM cotton tee, mid-weight and soft from the first wear, in a unisex regular fit.
GSM stands for grams per square metre. It measures how much fabric weighs, which tells you roughly how thick it feels. A higher number usually means more body and less see-through, while a lower number means lighter and cooler. If you want to understand it better, read our GSM guide.
So, between the two lower tee prices, the DAILY Tee suits hot days and heavy rotation, and the Crew Tee gives you a little more body. Neither is the wrong choice. It comes down to how you like your tee to feel.
What the ₹250 between CORE Crew and CORE Supima buys
This is the biggest step in our tee prices, and it is about the fibre. Supima is a long-staple Pima cotton. Longer fibres make a smoother, finer yarn, and that yarn feels softer against the skin and tends to keep its shape better through washing. The CORE Supima Tee is described as long staple, lasting shape, smooth, soft, and made to hold its shape wash after wash.
Ask yourself how long you want the tee to look new. If it is a tee you wear once a week under a jacket, a Supima tee earns its price. If it is a tee you wear three times a week at home, the CORE Crew Tee is a sound choice. Our post CORE Crew vs CORE Supima compares them in detail, and what is Supima cotton covers the fibre itself.
A simple way to compare tee prices: cost per wear
Divide the price by the number of times you expect to wear the tee. A ₹999 tee worn 100 times costs about ₹10 per wear. A ₹649 tee worn 50 times costs about ₹13. These are your own estimates, so the numbers are only an example, but the idea holds: a tee that lasts longer can cost less over time even if it costs more today.
Cost per wear works both ways with tee prices. If you only wear a tee ten times before you tire of it, the cheapest one may be the smartest buy. Be honest about your habits. Our cost per wear post applies the same method to hoodies.
Which one for which person
- You want many colours cheaply. DAILY Tee. At ₹649, you can build a small colour rotation without spending much.
- You want one dependable tee for everything. CORE Crew Tee. Mid-weight, regular fit, soft from the first wear.
- You want one tee to look good for years. CORE Supima Tee. Smooth, refined and made to hold its shape.
- You are not sure. Start with one Crew Tee. You will know within a few washes whether you want to move up or down.
What is not in our tee prices
No tee here carries a markup for stock that sits in a warehouse, because each piece is made when you reserve it. There is no overproduction to write off, and no clearance rack. That does not make a tee cheap or expensive by itself, but it does mean our tee prices reflect the tee, and not the leftover inventory.
Sizing and colour
Each product page has a Size guide link beside the size options, with that piece’s own measurements. Use it, especially if you are between sizes. On colour, remember that not every tee comes in every shade: Neel Blue is available in the DAILY and Supima, and Agni Red in the DAILY and Crew.
Questions to ask before paying more for a tee
- What is the fibre? Long-staple cotton like Supima is finer and smoother than ordinary cotton.
- What does it weigh? A stated GSM tells you the fabric weight, not the quality, but it helps you match a tee to the weather.
- How is it meant to fit? A regular fit and a fitted cut serve different tastes.
- How often will you wear it? The more you wear it, the more the extra cost is spread out.
- Does it say what it is? A good product page tells you the fabric and fit in plain words.
Tee prices are a tidy summary of choices made by the maker. The three tees here are honest about theirs, so you can compare them and decide for yourself. To understand how to judge any tee, see how to spot a well-made tee.
A sensible way to use tee prices to build a drawer
You do not have to choose only one. Many people keep a mix: a few DAILY Tees for hot days and hard use, a couple of CORE Crew Tees for regular wear, and one Supima Tee in a colour they love for days that matter. That way the price of each tee matches the job it does.
Start small, wear what you buy, and add only what you miss. After a month you will know which tee you reach for first, and that tells you where to spend next.
Ready to choose? Now that the tee prices make sense, see the full range in the shop and reserve the tee that fits how you wear it.
FAQs
Why does the CORE Supima Tee cost more than the CORE Crew Tee?
It is made from long-staple Supima cotton, which is smooth, soft and made to hold its shape wash after wash. The Crew Tee is 180 GSM cotton. The extra ₹250 pays for the longer, finer fibre.
Is a more expensive tee always better?
Not always. It depends on how you use it. A light everyday tee is right for hot days and heavy rotation, while a premium tee suits pieces you want to keep looking sharp for longer.
Which tee is best for daily wear?
The DAILY Tee is kept simple, light and soft, and goes with everything. At ₹649 it is the lowest of our tee prices and the easiest starting point, especially if you want several colours.
How do I know if a tee is worth the price?
Look at the fabric, the weight if it is listed, and the stated purpose. Then ask how often you will wear it. A tee worn a hundred times costs very little per wear.
