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I’m wrapping up my series of articles on Atelier Particulier with this review of their women’s Supima cotton t-shirt.
I first learned about Atelier Particulier while searching for a podcast, and I’m glad I listened because it seems their founders rarely do interviews or podcasts. Atelier Particulier is a French young brand that started with Ulule campaigns before launching its own website. Their concept: find the best suppliers, the best workshops, and the best artisans to create basic products (clothing, accessories, home goods) of high quality at accessible prices. They are very transparent about the workshops they work with and explain why they chose them.
The t-shirts I bought are brand new and found on Vinted. It’s convenient because I paid slightly less and got my size (XS), which is out of stock on their official site. The t-shirts are normally priced at 45 euros and currently on sale for 20 euros.
I’ve heard of Supima cotton before but never found it in stores. Supima cotton represents only 0.03% of global production. It’s prized because it belongs to the extra-long staple cotton category. Regular Pima cotton is already high-quality (its fibers are 35% longer than standard ones), and Supima (20%-50% more expensive than Pima) is an even higher grade. I picked up a classic white t-shirt and a brick-colored one.
The weave is regular and tight, and when held up to the light, you can see the craftsmanship. Sliding my hand under the t-shirt, you’ll notice it isn’t transparent. The fabric’s thickness is around 200g/m²—a great weight for a t-shirt. And for Supima cotton, such an expensive material, this is impressive.
There’s a nice touch inside the collar that looks very clean. The collar itself has a different weave that adds some elasticity (to make it easier to slip the t-shirt on). Here’s what Atelier Particulier says about the collar: “You’re going to wear and wash your t-shirt very often. So, it’s essential that it holds up over time. To achieve the desired result, we relied on the expertise of our workshop. Specifically, we used two key finishes. First, a ‘knit ribbed’ collar that’s dense and elastic, so it returns to its original shape. Second, a double-reinforced topstitching on the shoulders, both sturdy and aesthetic.”
This stitching is also present at the shoulders.
Elsewhere, the seams are standard. A small note: there was an loose thread! The t-shirt was made in a workshop in Portugal (Oeko-Tex and GOTS certified). The Supima cotton comes from the USA, of course.
The edge finishes (waist and shoulders) are noteworthy. The double-line stitching is a big plus compared to other brands.
However, one detail I hadn’t noticed is the very high collar. The t-shirt length and shoulder fit are perfect, but the high collar feels a bit constricting—even for me (I’m quite slim). I think I’ll get used to it and appreciate having a high collar for fall and winter, but for summer, I’d prefer a slightly lower neckline.
The superiority of Supima cotton is apparent to the touch. It’s incredibly soft, and the fabric is thick enough that the white t-shirt isn’t see-through—an important criterion. Compared to the ultimate luxury Sea Island cotton, Sea Island is still much more luxurious. But here, we’re talking about 20-euros-t-shirts. You simply won’t find this quality at other brands for the same price. In short, I approve, and if the high collar doesn’t bother you, take advantage of the sales to grab this Supima cotton t-shirt while you can.
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