{"id":40185,"date":"2025-11-13T15:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T07:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truekung.com\/?p=40185"},"modified":"2026-06-29T18:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:58:56","slug":"history-of-the-t-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truekung.com\/nl\/history-of-the-t-shirt\/","title":{"rendered":"De geschiedenis van het T-shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De <a href=\"\/what-is-a-crew-neck-t-shirt\/\">T-shirt<\/a>, a staple of modern fashion, has a rich and diverse history that dates back over a century. From its humble beginnings as an undergarment to its rise as a cultural icon, the T-shirt has undergone significant transformations, becoming a symbol of personal expression, fashion, and even social movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"early t-shirt history and origins\" class=\"wp-image-40188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054-64x43.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065054.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origins of the T-<a href=\"\/types-of-shirts\/\">Shirt<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The T-shirt&#8217;s roots can be traced back to the late 1800s and early 1900s when it emerged as part of the basic uniform for workers and soldiers. Early versions of the T-shirt were simple cotton garments worn under other clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"t-shirt evolution from underwear to outerwear\" class=\"wp-image-40189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131-64x43.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065131.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Beginnings (Late 1800s &#8211; Early 1900s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the late 19th century, garments like the &#8220;union suit&#8221; were worn by men. These one-piece suits were considered comfortable but were too warm for summer use. The modern T-shirt, in its most basic form, was designed as a lightweight alternative, particularly for laborers. It gained popularity after World War I, where soldiers wore the T-shirt as a practical, comfortable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"classic white t-shirt through history\" class=\"wp-image-40190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-800x1200.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419-64x96.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065419.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jaren 1920-1930: De opkomst van het T-shirt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In de jaren twintig van de vorige eeuw was het T-shirt uitgegroeid tot een veelgedragen kledingstuk onder arbeiders. Dit decennium markeerde het begin van de transformatie van het T-shirt van onderkleding naar een acceptabel bovenkledingstuk, waarbij het klassieke witte T-shirt de standaardkeuze werd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"graphic t-shirt culture timeline\" class=\"wp-image-40191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-800x1200.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856-64x96.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065856.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popularity Surge (1940s &#8211; 1950s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invloed van de Tweede Wereldoorlog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During World War II, T-shirts became part of the standard military uniform. Soldiers wore them as part of their regular attire, which contributed to the garment&#8217;s popularity among civilians once the war ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hollywoodsterren en de iconische look (jaren 50)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Het T-shirt werd in de jaren 50 een mode-item, grotendeels dankzij Hollywood. Iconen als Marlon Brando en James Dean droegen T-shirts in films zoals... <em>Een tram genaamd Verlangen<\/em> (1951) en <em>Rebel zonder oorzaak<\/em> (1955), waardoor het T-shirt synoniem werd met jeugdige rebellie en een nonchalante stijl. Vooral het witte T-shirt werd een symbool van moeiteloze coolheid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"crew neck t-shirt history\" class=\"wp-image-40192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-800x1200.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945-64x96.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113065945.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graphic Tees and Personal Expression (1960s &#8211; 1970s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De geboorte van grafische T-shirts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 1960s, graphic T-shirts emerged as a way to express individuality, with designs representing political movements, counterculture, and rock bands. This era saw the use of screen <a href=\"\/what-is-sublimation-printing\/\">afdrukken<\/a>, which revolutionized the ability to create bold, mass-produced designs on T-shirts. Band logos, protest slogans, and psychedelic artwork dominated T-shirt designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technologische innovatie in de jaren zeventig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De ontwikkeling van de zeefdruktechnologie in de jaren 70 maakte de massaproductie van grafische T-shirts mogelijk, waardoor ze toegankelijker werden voor het grote publiek. Deze periode verstevigde de positie van het T-shirt als essentieel kledingstuk voor zelfexpressie en marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"printed t-shirt manufacturing history\" class=\"wp-image-40193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-800x1200.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314-64x96.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070314.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mainstream Fashion (1980s &#8211; 1990s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High fashion ontmoet streetwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the 1980s, the T-shirt was embraced by high-fashion designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood, who incorporated the garment into their collections. The T-shirt&#8217;s simplicity allowed it to be styled in countless ways, from casual to high-fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De opkomst van popcultuur en commercialisering (jaren 90)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In de jaren negentig werden grafische T-shirts een vast onderdeel van de popcultuur, met ontwerpen vol logo&#039;s, beroemde muzikanten, filmcitaten en zelfs virale momenten. Merken als Nike, Coca-Cola en MTV gebruikten T-shirts als marketinginstrumenten, terwijl jongeren ze omarmden als een manier om hun individualiteit te uiten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512.webp\" alt=\"modern t-shirt styling and retail\" class=\"wp-image-40194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-800x800.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070512-64x64.webp 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The T-Shirt Today (2000s &#8211; Present)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invloed van beroemdheden en personalisatie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T-shirts bleven zich ontwikkelen, waarbij beroemdheden en influencers unieke, gelimiteerde edities droegen. De opkomst van sociale mediaplatformen droeg verder bij aan de status van het T-shirt als middel voor zelfexpressie, doordat platforms het delen van persoonlijke stijl en unieke ontwerpen mogelijk maakten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duurzame mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, there has been a shift toward sustainability in the T-shirt industry. Many brands now focus on using eco-friendly materials like organic cotton and recycled fabrics. This environmental awareness has brought about a new generation of &#8220;green&#8221; T-shirt manufacturers, addressing consumer demand for ethically made apparel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722.webp\" alt=\"t-shirt fabric and fit evolution\" class=\"wp-image-40195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722.webp 1024w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-800x800.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070722-64x64.webp 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is It Called a &#8220;T-Shirt&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name &#8220;T-shirt&#8221; originates from the shape of the garment, which resembles the letter &#8220;T&#8221; when laid flat. The T-shirt typically has short sleeves and a round neck, which distinguishes it from other types of shirts like button-downs or long-sleeve shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"history of the t-shirt guide\" class=\"wp-image-40196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921-64x43.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251113070921.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The T-shirt has evolved from a simple, utilitarian garment into a global symbol of culture and fashion. It reflects not just personal style but also social movements, celebrity influence, and technological advancements in textile production. Today, the T-shirt is more than just clothing\u2014it&#8217;s a form of self-expression and an ever-evolving piece of fashion history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ons T-shirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" data-product-id=\"39429\" data-wp-context=\"woocommerce\/products::{&quot;productId&quot;:39429,&quot;variationId&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-single-product woocommerce\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-image\" data-is-descendent-of-single-product-block=\"true\" data-show-sale-badge=\"false\" class=\"wc-block-components-product-image wc-block-grid__product-image wc-block-components-product-image--aspect-ratio-auto wp-block-woocommerce-product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/nl\/product\/camouflage-layered-long-sleeve-tshirt-2\/\" style=\"\" data-wp-on--click=\"woocommerce\/product-collection::actions.viewProduct\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-800x1067.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_single size-woocommerce_single\" alt=\"340G Branch Camouflage gelaagd T-shirt met lange mouwen | Oversized nep tweedelig streetwear-top\" data-testid=\"product-image\" data-image-id=\"39435\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-800x1067.webp 800w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-64x85.webp 64w, https:\/\/truekung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106090647-scaled.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-image__inner-container\">\n\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/nl\/product\/camouflage-layered-long-sleeve-tshirt-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >340G Branch Camouflage gelaagd T-shirt met lange mouwen | Oversized nep tweedelig streetwear-top<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-meta\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-product-meta\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-product_cat wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">\u5206\u7c7b: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/truekung.com\/nl\/products\/streetwear\/\" rel=\"tag\">Streetwear<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" data-wp-context=\"woocommerce\/products::{&quot;productId&quot;:39429,&quot;variationId&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"woocommerce\/single-product\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-single-product woocommerce\"><\/div>\n<p>Weergaven: 54<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The T-shirt, a staple of modern fashion, has a rich and diverse history that dates back over a century. From its humble beginnings as an undergarment to its rise as a cultural icon, the T-shirt has undergone significant transformations, becoming a symbol of personal expression, fashion, and even social movements. 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