what happened to stafford shirts

I would love to keep him some more. The Stafford brand is not the same as Towncraft. Most guys wore white T shirts under their shirts. Wrinkle Free. They dont carry anymore. I think I have 1 left and it is see through now. The Stafford stuff is really bad news!!! He will be so sad to know he can no longer get Stafford. Isnt or wasnt Fortrel a trademark? If you find a replacement (50/50 V Neck) for Towncraft, please let me know. Amazon's Choice Stafford 4-Pack Men's Ultra Soft 100% Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt White 516 50+ bought in past week $3273 FREE delivery Mon, Jun 5 Stafford 3-Pack Men's Heavy Weight 100% Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt Black/Grey 401 $3555 FREE delivery Mon, Jun 5 Stafford The color choices are amazing and so is the quality for the price asked. over the years, ive had a handful of email exchanges with the folks over at jcp, and when ive asked them about the vintage towncraft items, they simply refer me to the new stafford products even though we (and they) know are not the same. but from all accounts, some of these vintage blended undershirts, like your 50/50 towncraft, seem to be fairly indestructible. I am not alone. I am a service member and wore these undershirts and loved them. Towncraft also sold what they called the Polo Shirt. heres one of the articles: I wore a lot of those as outerwear. word on the street is that the company did a few rounds of prototyping and consumer testing and wound up introducing an improved retro 50/50 fabric starting around june. I had some lighter Towncraft T shirts too. I dont have any 20 year old Towncraft undershirts to use as a pattern! I bought the Stafford 60/40 Crew Neck blends and am not satisfied. Stafford Men's Dress Shirts for Sale $63. However, realizing that anyone and any company can make a mistake, I would hope that they would see the light and get the original Towncraft undershirts back in their stores. I had been wearing for over 20 years. (which is irritating). Brings back some good memories. the closest comparable undershirts too the towncraft 50/50 undershirt are the ones ive mentioned here before in the comments. heya mitch have you tried out the american apparel 50/50, bdg 50/50 from urban outfitters, or the retro fit 50/50 from ribbedtee? Regular Travel Oxford Mens Button Down Collar Long Sleeve Wrinkle Free Stretch Dress Shirt. I have 4 left but they are full of holes, but I still wear them. Yes, please add me as well. please let me know when you find a replacement for the towncrafts. i was browsing just now and noticed there are some 70s and 80s plain vintage undershirts for sale right now. I now have some vintage towncraft 50/50 and stafford 60/40 in my possession and they are definitely not the same. $59.75 Multibuy $59.75 Multibuy price. Results for: "stafford short sleeve shirts" stafford short sleeve shirts 500+ results . :). i am also looking for town craft jockey brief and undershirts. The ONLY substitute that I have found in the Kirkland Signature from Costco & Amazon, but still a distant second to the original Towncraft. How is that possible! Just bought some of the stafford and will see. STAFFORD EXECUTIVE mens gold/blue 100% imported silk tie. $16.99 with code. They wore forever!!! Any ideas for a 50/50 brand we would try? Amazon.com: Stafford Shirts Please keep me posted if anything comes close in quality. I look so good in towncraft v-neck i am down to my last one that is getting thin/sheer. i will try the fruit of the loom 50/50 if I can find them. those will be the closest to the original loose knit 50/50 towncraft. Shrinkage controlled for lasting fit. Oyea those stanford are not even close! Pre-Shrunk then some later ones were a bit thicker, then the latest generations were much heavier and similar to the current stafford-brand undershirts. Contoured Armholes provide free and easy movement some are a 50/50 blend, others are 60/40 blend, and yes there were some 100% cotton too. I also remember the Levi jeans and Pendleton shirt. 1. some of the tees from american apparel that have a gauze/mesh weave that are slightly transparent 5. I have tried several Pennys stores that were remodeling hoping to find some more like these but no such luck. Please add me too, was trying to find them as a stocking stuffer for my husband for Christmas! $59.75 Multibuy $59.75 Multibuy price. $38.24 - $51 with code. Fortrel polyester must have been the strongest polyester at the time b/c Towncraft has never pilled in over 10 years. I also just purchased the retrofit crew from ribbed tee for my fiance, who has been holding on to his towncraft shirts for forever. Thin & soft. This was the uniform in Southern California during the 50s and 60s for surfers and hodaddies alike. Now all his t-shirts are digusting grayish I keep cutting them up for rags. I remember that my drawer at home was full of Towncraft. I wish I have the email address for the CEO of JC Penneys! I have not been able to find anything to take the place of the TownCraft products. heya loretta thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts about stafford undershirts (they still call them t-shirts, ugh). Someone please contact me when and if these Tshirts ever become available at [emailprotected], Ha! they are all fairly similar to the early generation towncraft 50/50. I finally got around to doing my own search for Towncraft, as they were the most comfortable tees I have ever worn, and stumbled upon this post. $5.75 shipping. Stafford. do you want me to forward your comment to the company? Stafford. Towncraft started making the Polo in color and with a pocket. I have a few that are pretty thin and old and about 3 that are in pretty good shape. $119 with code. Size: OS stafford executive. The fabric on them is really interesting. He settled for a Fruit of the Loom, but there again, we say nothing that was a blend. $38.24 - $51 with code. Weve got 1 1970s original Towncraft 50/50 crew neck undershirt that we just listed here: http://www.vintagefirm.com/vintagefirm/products/218-1970s-rare-mens-vintage-towncraft-5050-crew-cut-undershirt-by-penneys.aspx. If anyone can get their hands on a pack of medium crew necks that would be great. thats what im here for (: Tug, what is the latest? They craw up your hinny, pull to the sides, and the legs crawl up your legs. He really liked the feel and comfort and length of the retrofit crew until a few washes, and the retrofit started to pill really bad. Been looking for Towncraft underwear for my dad with no luck. I wear it to bed every night and its the only material I can bear to have next to my skin when sleeping. The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co. Lightweight Softshell Jacket. Id give him a piece of my mind! Wow! He wont stop wearing them because I cant find anything similar. Stafford 365 All Temp Mens Spread Collar Long Sleeve Stretch Fabric Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt. Amazon.com: Stafford Shirts Wrinkle Free Im sure the folks who have emailed me would greatly appreciate it. I cut off a tag and keep it in my wallet to remind me of my search! rashadharris268. they were so soft and felt so good. The new Pennys brand is junkkkkk.. Hi Craftcrazy! In those days I never seen 60/40 or 50/50 it was the real deal. I have been praying to God for a good alternative, if not the original. I read Michelles comment below on the pilling. thanks. I just wonder why they ever left that design or supplier. My husbands are so thin, I think the last ones I bought for him was about 6 years ago. I sadly must report that I have not found a suitable replacement nor any remaining inventory. But he will not wear any other brand. Whatever happened to the "Towncraft" label ? Man, I thought I was the only in distress. Luckily, I ordered a couple packs of them in 2010 or 2011 before they stopped selling them, but those shirts are now starting to wear out and need to be replaced. Ive had these particular shirts for at least a three or four years. NWT Stafford Cream Broadcloth Wrinkle-Free Dress Travel Office Shirt 19-35. Add me please, I need some also, best shirt ever. Decisions, decisions. 2. Receiving such a prompt response from the folks there was impressive. the hanes 50/50 is pretty nice, but it doesnt quite fit and feel like the vintage 50/50 from towncraft. He LOVES them, anyone have any luck finding these. Im really bummed, because it looks like from your site that they are irreplaceable. I have also been searching for the Towncraft undershirts to no avail. Lets all E-mail JCPenny Corporate and tell them they have made a sad mistake! Maybe a new deal with JCPenny will keep Wellman from leaving the business??? i have seen some 50/50 and 60/40 vintage towncraft undershirts with pilling. Pass it on to other towncraft customers. Or the Jockey 3d underwear? Its just funny to me that my 60/40s have lasted this long and I need more of them because they are just now starting to show their age. Results for: "stafford short sleeve shirts" Home. jcpenney decided to sunset (get rid of) the towncraft brand for some reason, and then tried to quietly migrate customers to the stafford brand of undershirts, a new house brand of penneys. Stafford Signature Coolmax Mens Big and Tall Stretch Fabric Classic Fit Suit Pants. If not cloned, I cant imagine why a smart business person hasnt seen the niche and filled it. 3.9 out of 5 stars 44. So whats the story? im not sure how similar they are to the towncraft 60/40 tight weave undershirts you currently have, but it might be worth a visit to jcp! White and blue colored with blue vans. From time to time, you may be able to find some on eBay, where they normally sell for $20 $35 USD. I can say that if you dont mind the slightly thinner material, they are very very close to original towncrafts. the A shirt is what im specifically looking for. Shop all Stafford. I shouldve ordered the others already! My husband has adapted to the new Stafford blended ones that took over towncraft. $60. Thanks! Stafford Men's Clothing | Suits, Dress Shirts, Shoes | JCPenney Amazon.com: Stafford T Shirts Thanks for the tips. What they DONT tell you is this will shrink about 2 full sizes. Please add me to your list, I have one of these that showed up when my laundry got mixed up with an old roommate and I ended up with it. So in need of some L 42-44in 50/50 18958-9 crew neck undershirts. (I was going to wait until after I washed it to make sure it didnt shrink). Amazon.com: Stafford Dress Shirts It appears almost sheer with a more skin tone showing through. My next attempts will be Fruit of the Loom and Dockers, If the come in crew neck. The last time I ordered them, I ordered several packages. jcp did away with the towncraft brand, transitioned it into the stafford brand, but stopped making those super lightweight 50/50 undershirts a while back. The Towncraft tees in Southern California in the 60s 70s were all 100% cotton with a nice tight neck. I picked up a few last month for as low as $9.99 each. Please let me know when they are available! Stafford Shirts for Men - Poshmark Tug, Interesting posts, howeverYou all have missed the true Towncraft T Shirt. $42.50 with code. but his focus was a combination of comfort and a high/tight crew neck collar. Results Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I have went everywhere and looked at many different brands of ts and all are very thin and cheap. Wanted to find more as he loved the length. They are also WAY too transparent. We found an unopened package of Towncraft 50/50 white undershirts size 3XL. I wear XL if you find some please!!! Have been looking for Towncraft undershirts for about a year. Anyway, I have signed up to get updates and I hope the comments and helpful pointers keep coming in this is so great! Stafford Clothing - Walmart.com I would definitely be interested in round neck XL t-shirts like the Towncraft that Penneys had. if you visit jcpenney.com, and use their search function to search for stafford cotton blended you will find some options there. I too am looving for Towncraft v-neck white tees & wife beaters for my husband. I recall only white crew neck, I dont remember ever seeing V necks or colors. thanks for the note and gotta tell you that i agree with you about the 50/50 undershirt from hanes. thanks for stopping by my site and posting your comment! He hardly ever asks for anything specifically, so these must be the best. Heavy Duty T-shirts are the best Ive found. Ive tried several alternatives. President Theodore Roosevelt was among his many fans, and at the height of his popularity, the fictional Arrow Collar Man was getting up to 17,000 fan letters a day -- mostly from young women. been asked where did I get them. My husbands TownCraft T-shirts are the oldest rattiest things I have ever seen. I am desperately looking for the Towncraft undershirts. Stafford Smart Tech Mens Spread Collar Long Sleeve Stretch Fabric Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt. Got an email from a reader who shared the following: JCPENNY is now selling a new line of Stafford Essential undershirts that have the same 60-40 blend that the much sought after but discontinued Towncraft blend once had. Non-roll double needle coverstitch construction There was no feeling like preparing my 501s, my white Towncraft, and my Converse for a day. Towncraft t-shirts!!! heya mark! I have no idea how comfortable it is but the search continues. I like everyone whod replied would love to recieve the originals if found or duplicated!!! i heard the new 50/50 clones might be coming out some time in q1 of 2011, so hopefully well hear more soon! Glen Beck has started a company that makes identical, down to the rivets, 501s. Thanks. im definitely gonna pick-up some of these and see what theyre like. Some company has to want ALL of that business !! Once we find out, we can make some of our own! Please keep me abreast of any developments. they are all similar to the vintage towncraft 50/50 undershirts. Stafford Dry + Cool Mens 4 Pack Short Sleeve Crew Neck Moisture Wicking T-Shirt-Tall. 4. canvas 3402, which is a 60/40 blend. Especially in sweaters, and men's underwear. hey adalina! anytime laura. Amazon.com: Stafford Mens Undershirts 3. shirtless undershirts from undershirtless.com Absolutely love the Towncraft t-shirt. JCPenny discontinues the Towncraft undershirts. Stafford Heavyweight Mens 3 Pack Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt-Big and Tall. have you tried bdg from urban outfitters, retro fit from ribbedtee, or the canvas 3402 distressed? What material is this item made of? 100% cotton shirts shrink and become too short. check out this listing on ebay: Back in 1964 to the 70s we wore only pennys townscraft tee shirts reasoned why the high neck and the thick fell. I have been wearing TownCraft white Tee shirts forever. Vintage USA Stafford Executive Pinpoint Oxford Stripe Button Shirt Mens 16.5 C53. Please keep me informed on what you find out. Man, I would love to get my hands on at least ONE of the original towncraft undershirts so I could send it to a fabric company and have them sample it so we can find out whats in that miracle fabric. His are worn out but he persists in wearing them. ive always been a pretty big fan of next level apparel, but its mostly been available only available to businesses looking to buy them wholesale. These shirts have outlasted my memory. Please let me know when this undershirt becomes available. Glad I found your site. Cant find v-neck or preferably deep-v neck undershirts.help.soon.thanks. Unfortunately no luck with tracking down TownCraft, but their recommendation was to try out the Fruit of the Loom 50/50 tees which contains the same Fortrel polyester fabric as the TownCraft. Add me to the list of people searching for Towncraft t-shirts for my husband! Stafford Men's Tall/Extra Tall 100% Heavy Weight Cotton Crew Neck Undershirt, White,. Any ideas where I might find them in a 38? Please let me know if you ever find any!! Seamless Collar for Comfort Stafford Stafford Tees - Short Sleeve Shirts for Men - Poshmark one of my readers was in search of a replacement for his old screenstars vintage undershirt, which was kinda like a middle generation towncraft 60/40 and he said that out of all the undershirts he tried, he liked #2 (the 50/50 from american apparel) the best. The 1st t shirt, I paid $19.99 followed by the second at $9.99 It s excellent made. After many years of wearing them, he has requested some new ones and I am unable to find them. there are definitely some other blend undershirts that may be a suitable alternative for what ms boyfriend is looking for, but wanted to hear back from her first about the weave to see if i can narrow down the list for her. the earliest versions were very lightweight and semi-see through. towncraft was simply a house brand under jcpenney, and they made several different products under the towncraft brand. Also towncraft summer pullovers in the same size. Has anyone gotten an answer from somebody at Pennys as to what possessed them to discontinue a highly popular, and I would assume, profitable product? I have recollection on Towncraft undershirts though because I wore them for years as kid and a teen in the 60s and 70s. These are the best shirt I ever had. $16.99 with code. The retrofits are pretty much exactly the same cut as the towncrafts with maybe a little more length which is fine. Are the 50/50 Hanes blends at Target the next best thing that you have found? What are they worth on the market? heya matthew! These numbers appear on the Towncraft label. Of course, I didnt find them in any of the stores and that is how I ended up here. if i come across anything else similar to the original towncraft undershirts, ill certainly mention it here (: After reading the unsuccessful attempts at finding Towncraft Ts or a close substitute all I can say is Im glad Im not the only one looking. Through the years undershirts have ALWAYS been a problem for me. I have just been reading through the comments on the towncraft ts and boxer briefs and I can very well remeber how comfortable the are as I was in a jc pennys store that had just been remodeled and stumbled upon a 3 pair pack of size 34 boxer briefs needless to say I picked them up and ran to the checkout immediatly as they were marked as closeout for 5.00 I am wearing them as I speak. just the one I want and are no longer made!!! if the 4.3oz is square yard weight, that would bring the shirt in at 145gsm (or gms), which in my opinion is ok, but its not really quite as light as the earlier generation towncraft 50/50 undershirts. Thanks so much!! I have looked everywhere, I used to get them at jcp. Very tight weave and soft. I am looking for Town Craft V-neck t-shirts. Hope the news ones being released in 2011 are as nice! Let me know when there is a replacement for the Townecraft V-neck Ts! Ive held onto a few I bought years ago hoping to buy new but Since I only wear them under dress shirts & cannot buy new Towncraft Ts anywhere Ill have to keep these good ole boys until theyre rags! Great snug fit, and they dont presume the same one-size-fits all belly that some t-shirts do, so you end up wearing a muu muu. Please let me know if you ever get that other company to get something started. As time went on and I needed T-Shirts there were no Towncrafts around, only Staffords. (Due to product availability, cotton type may vary for 2XL and 3XL sizes) do you have an urban outfitters near you? After JC Penney quit having them, I have tried both Jockey and Hanes crew neck, but both feel like Im being choked to death. 50 cotton 50 polyester I too have been in search for the towncraftnothing compares too them of course.It doesnt bother me to say this at all that JC Penny must have a idiot for its CEO.Yes that made me feel better. I would strongly suggest not getting the Retro fit (50/50 and tri-blend) from Ribbedtee.
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