Women's Pima Fitted Crewneck Tee

Product Story

Made from 100% Pima cotton, an extra-long staple fiber spun, knit
and sewn in Peru. A fitted crewneck shaped to follow the body through
the chest and waist, with the smooth hand that makes Pima worth
wearing close to the skin.

Why You'll Love It

• Fitted cut shaped through the chest and waist.
• 100% Peruvian Pima cotton, an extra-long staple fiber.
• Smooth hand against the skin.
• Cut and sewn in Peru.

Design Details

• Fitted silhouette
• Crewneck
• Long sleeves
• Straight hem

Material & Origin

Made in Peru from 100% Peruvian Pima cotton (Gossypium barbadense).

Peruvian Pima is an extra-long staple cotton: its fibers exceed 34 millimetres in length, against 22 to 28 millimetres for conventional Upland cotton. Longer fibers need fewer twists to spin into yarn and leave fewer fiber ends exposed at the fabric surface. That is the mechanical reason the fabric feels smooth.

Peruvian Pima is grown in the northern coastal valleys of Peru, where cotton has been cultivated for thousands of years. It accounts for a small fraction of world cotton production. Boablanca's fabric is spun and knit in Peru by Idetex, a vertically integrated textile group.

Care

Machine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Do not bleach. Cool iron if needed.

Cotton shrinks most in its first wash, and most of that shrinkage comes from heat rather than water. Washing cold and drying low is what preserves the fit you bought.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will 100% Pima cotton shrink in the dryer?

All cotton shrinks, and heat does most of the work. Water alone changes very little. Washing cold and drying low, or laying flat to dry, is what keeps a garment the size it was when it arrived. The shrinkage people associate with cotton almost always comes from a hot tumble dry.

Is Pima cotton better than regular cotton?

They are not the same plant. Peruvian Pima is Gossypium barbadense, whose fibers run beyond 34 millimetres. The cotton in most t-shirts is Gossypium hirsutum, or Upland, at 22 to 28 millimetres. A longer fiber needs less twist to hold together and leaves fewer loose ends at the surface of the cloth, and the surface is what the hand reads.

Why is Pima cotton more expensive than regular cotton?

Because every stage favors quality over yield. Extra-long staple cotton is a small share of the world crop, so the fiber itself is scarce. Combing removes the shorter fibers before spinning and discards part of the raw weight. Longer, finer yarn is then spun slowly. What the price reflects is fiber and process, not a label.

How long does Peruvian Pima cotton last?

A t-shirt rarely fails all at once. Three things go first: the collar loses its shape, the surface turns fuzzy, and the color dulls. Extra-long staple fiber delays the second and the third, because fewer fiber ends reach the surface to tangle, and a smoother yarn holds dye more evenly. Cold washing and low drying extend all three.

Does Peruvian Pima cotton feel different against the skin?

The hand of a fabric comes down to how many fiber ends reach its surface and how much friction they create. Extra-long staple fibers exceed 34 millimetres against 22 to 28 for Upland cotton, so a given length of yarn holds fewer ends, and fewer of them protrude. Combing removes the shortest fibers before spinning and lowers that number again. The surface is smoother, and there is less to catch.

How does the Women's Pima Fitted Crewneck Tee fit?

A fitted silhouette: shaped through the chest and waist, closer to the body than a classic or relaxed cut. If you are between sizes or prefer more room, size up. Measurements by size sit in the size guide above.

Is a fitted tee appropriate for layering?

Yes, in the right order. The fitted cut sits cleanly under an open jacket or cardigan. Layering something fitted over it adds bulk at the seams.

Shipping, Delivery & Returns

Complimentary shipping on orders over $135. Below that, shipping is calculated at checkout. We ship within the United States only, including PO Boxes and APO/FPO addresses.

• Orders dispatch the next business day, with tracking emailed once your order ships.
• Standard delivery by USPS Ground Advantage takes 2 to 5 business days.
• Express delivery by USPS Priority takes 1 to 3 business days, at the carrier rate shown at checkout.
• Returns are accepted within 30 days, in original unworn condition with tags attached.
• Return shipping is paid by the customer; prepaid labels are not provided.
• Refunds are issued to the original payment method after inspection.

To start a return, or if a garment arrives with a fault, write to help@boablanca.com.