LOLPIP Mens Tank Tops Multipack Review: basic gym and undershirt vests that get the job done

I’ve been wearing this LOLPIP 5-pack of men’s tank tops (3 white, 2 black, size M) for a few weeks now, mostly as undershirts and for quick gym sessions. I grabbed them because I wanted something cheap and simple that I wouldn’t mind sweating in or throwing in the wash all the time. No fancy brand, no logo, just plain vests. My expectations were pretty low to be honest, especially with a random brand from Amazon.

After a few wears and washes, I’d say they’re better than I expected, but not perfect. They’re not on the same level as big sports brands, but they’re also not the flimsy see-through things you sometimes get in cheap multipacks. The fabric feels decent in the hand, and the fit is fairly standard, nothing weird or overly tight around the chest or belly. For everyday use, they’re totally fine.

I’ve used them in three main situations: as an undershirt under shirts at work, as a basic gym top for weight training and cardio, and as a sleep top at night. That gave me a good idea of how they behave with sweat, movement, and repeated washing. I also compared them to some older H&M and Primark tanks I had lying around, just to see if the quality difference was obvious.

Overall, my feeling is: they do the job for the price, with a couple of small annoyances. If you want something premium or very fitted, this isn’t it. But if you just want a stack of simple tanks that you can rotate without thinking too much, they’re a pretty solid option. I’ll break it down in more detail below.

On value, I look at price per piece versus what you actually get. This 5-pack is clearly positioned as budget-friendly. You’re paying a low price for five tanks, which comes out cheaper per unit than most branded options or even some big fast-fashion stores. For that money, you get decent fabric, okay stitching, and a fit that works for everyday use and light sports. No branding, no fancy design, but that’s kind of the point.

If I compare them to Primark or supermarket multipacks, I’d say these feel a bit better in terms of stretch and shape retention. They’re closer to something you’d get from H&M or Decathlon’s basic line. They’re not going to impress anyone, but they don’t feel like disposable items either. For someone who wants a simple rotation of tanks for gym, home, and under shirts, the pack makes sense.

Where the value is strongest is if you actually use all five regularly. If you just need one or two tanks, it might be smarter to buy a slightly better single piece from a known brand. But if you want a stack that you can wear, sweat in, and wash constantly without worrying too much, this pack is practical. Also, the mix of 3 white and 2 black is handy: whites for undershirts, blacks for gym or casual wear.

On the downside, you are still dealing with a no-name Amazon brand. So if you have a problem with sizing or defects, you’re relying on their customer service, which I didn’t have to test personally. The listing says they respond within 24 hours if there’s an issue. Overall, for what I paid and how they’ve held up so far, I’d say the value for money is good. Not mind-blowing, but clearly worth it if you’re on a budget and need basics that simply work.

Design-wise, these are very straightforward tanks. Round crew neck, ribbed fabric, and what they call a “T-back” on the product sheet. In practice, the back is slightly narrower than a classic full-back vest, but it’s not a deep racerback like you see on hardcore gym tops. It just frees the shoulder blades a bit more. On me (average build, 1m78, 75 kg), the back cut is comfortable and doesn’t feel too revealing.

The neckline is medium height: not super low-cut, but not tight up on the neck either. I could wear them under an open shirt without the neck showing too much, which is what I wanted. The armholes are reasonably cut: enough room so you can move your arms freely without rubbing, but not so big that your whole side is exposed. Compared to some cheap tanks I’ve had before, these don’t gape too much around the armpits, which I liked. No weird flapping fabric on the sides.

The length is standard. On me, they go just below the hips, which is good for tucking into jeans or trousers. As undershirts, they stay tucked in most of the day, unless I’m doing a lot of bending and stretching. They’re not “longline” style, so if you’re tall with a long torso, they might sit a bit higher. But for average height, I’d say the length is fine. The hem is straight, nothing special there.

In terms of look, it’s pretty basic but clean. No logos, no contrast stitching, just solid colour. For the gym, it’s fine. Under a shirt, it behaves like a classic vest. If you’re into fashion or want something with a more modern cut (thinner straps, deeper neck, etc.), this will feel a bit generic. But if you just want something neutral that doesn’t draw attention, it does the job.

In terms of comfort, I wore these tanks in three ways: all-day undershirt at work, gym sessions, and sleeping. As an undershirt, they’re comfortable. The stretch helps them sit close to the body without feeling like a compression top. Under a shirt, I mostly forgot I was wearing them, which is what you want. They also help prevent sweat marks on dress shirts, especially in the summer or in stuffy offices.

For gym use, they’re okay but not perfect. The freedom of movement is good: shoulders and arms move freely, no rubbing around the armholes. However, when I did more intense cardio, I noticed they keep the sweat a bit more than a proper technical sports top. The fabric breathes decently, but it’s still mainly cotton, so once it’s wet, it stays damp for a while. It’s fine for weight training or walking, less ideal for heavy HIIT workouts. Still, for casual gym use, I didn’t find them annoying, just not as dry as a polyester sports tank.

For sleeping, I actually liked them a lot. The softness and light stretch make them comfortable to wear in bed, and the cut doesn’t twist too much during the night. I didn’t get any tightness around the chest or neck, and I didn’t wake up feeling too hot because of them. They’re not ultra-thin, but thin enough to be okay in a warm room. If you like sleeping with a light top, these work well.

One small drawback: on hot days, under a shirt, the ribbed fabric can feel slightly warm compared to a very thin flat cotton tee. It’s not a huge problem, but if you run hot and sweat a lot, you might prefer something even lighter. Also, after a full day, the waistband area can roll up a bit if you’re moving a lot or sitting and standing constantly. It’s not dramatic, but you occasionally have to readjust. Overall, though, comfort is solid for daily use, especially considering the price per piece.

The material is listed as 95% cotton and 5% elastane, with some mentions of polyester in the description, which is a bit confusing. In hand, it feels mostly like cotton with a bit of stretch, so the 95/5 cotton-elastane mix seems accurate. The fabric is ribbed, medium weight, and has moderate stretch. It’s not super thick, but it’s not that flimsy transparent stuff either. As an undershirt, it’s fine; as a standalone top, the white ones can be slightly see-through if you have dark chest hair or a dark tattoo.

On the skin, the fabric feels soft enough, not scratchy. I didn’t get any itching or irritation, even after wearing it all day under a shirt. I have somewhat sensitive skin on the shoulders, and some cheap synthetics annoy me; these didn’t. The tagless design helps too, so there’s no annoying label rubbing on the neck. The seams are basic but acceptable: there are a few small loose threads here and there, but nothing that affected the structure.

After about 8–10 washes (40°C, normal detergent, air-dried), the fabric held up reasonably well. A tiny bit of shrinkage on the first wash (like most cotton), but after that it stabilised. The ribbing hasn’t completely relaxed or gone baggy yet. They did get slightly softer with washing, which is normal. No holes, no major warping around the neck or armholes so far. For a low-cost multipack, that’s pretty decent.

If I compare them to tanks from bigger brands like Adidas or Nike, those feel more technical and better finished. These LOLPIP ones are clearly more basic cotton underwear level. But for the price per piece, the material is honestly okay. Just don’t expect thick premium cotton like you’d get from higher-end brands. It’s more in line with H&M or Primark multipacks, maybe a touch better because of the elastane and rib structure.

Durability is usually where cheap multipacks fail, so I paid attention to that. After about 8–10 wash cycles for each tank (so roughly a month of rotation), none of them has ripped, and the seams are still intact. I checked the shoulders and underarm seams in particular, and there are no splits. There are a few loose threads near the hem on one of the white ones, but they’re cosmetic so far. I cut them off and it didn’t cause any unraveling.

The colour fastness is okay. The black tanks are still black, not washed-out grey. The whites are still reasonably white, though obviously not as bright as day one. I didn’t notice any serious yellowing yet, but that tends to show up more over several months, especially if you sweat a lot. For now, they still look presentable enough to wear on their own at the gym or at home.

In terms of fabric wear, no pilling so far, even on the sides where there’s friction with trousers or shorts. The ribbed texture helps the fabric keep some structure. The elastane hasn’t given up yet either, so they still have that light stretch. I haven’t tumble-dried them, though. If you throw them in a dryer regularly, I wouldn’t be shocked if they shrink more or lose shape faster. The label says machine wash, but nothing clear about drying, so I played it safe.

Compared to cheap tanks I’ve had from discount stores, these feel slightly more robust. They’re not indestructible, but for the price per vest, the lifespan looks fair. If you rotate the five pieces, you’ll probably get a good number of months of regular use before they start looking tired. For something you’re likely to sweat in and abuse a bit, that’s acceptable to me.

Performance-wise, I looked at how they handle sweat, how they keep their shape, and how the fit evolves after washing. The brand talks about moisture wicking and quick drying. I’d say that’s a bit optimistic. They do absorb sweat well, which is normal for cotton, and they feel okay during moderate activity. But in heavy sweat situations (intense cardio, hot day outside), the fabric gets damp and stays that way for a while. It’s not terrible, but it’s not real sportswear-level moisture wicking either.

On breathability, they’re good but not exceptional. In the office or at home, I never felt suffocated in them. Under a hoodie, they’re fine too. The ribbed structure lets some air circulate, but again, it’s still cotton-based. If you’re used to technical polyester tops that dry in 20 minutes, this will feel slower. After a sweaty gym session, it takes a few hours on a hanger to dry fully indoors.

Where they do pretty well is shape retention. After repeated wears and washes, the neck and armholes didn’t deform badly. On some cheap tanks, the neck becomes a weird wide scoop after three washes. Here, it stayed roughly the same. The body stays close to the torso without becoming baggy. I didn’t notice twisting seams or completely warped hems either. For a low-cost multipack, that’s a strong point.

As for fit over time, the initial small shrinkage after the first wash actually made the fit a bit better for me: slightly more snug without being tight. After that, it stabilised. If you’re between sizes and you like a looser fit, I’d probably go one size up, especially if you plan to machine dry them (I only air-dried mine). Overall, performance is decent: good for everyday and light sports, a bit limited for heavy sweating and serious training.

The pack I got is the combo with 3 white and 2 black tanks, all in size M. They arrive in a basic plastic bag, folded on top of each other. Nothing fancy, no individual wrapping or special branding. It’s very “Amazon no-name brand” style. If you’re looking for something gift-worthy with nice packaging, this is not it. But if you just want functional shirts, you probably won’t care.

The first thing I checked was consistency between pieces. In some cheap multi-packs, each tank looks like a different size. Here, all five were pretty similar. There were tiny differences in length (maybe half a centimeter between some of them), but nothing you’d notice when wearing them. The stitching lines, neck shape, and armholes were also fairly consistent from one to another, which is already a good sign at this price.

The colours are straightforward: the whites are a normal white, not bright optical white but not greyish either. The black ones are a standard black, not washed-out out of the bag. After a few washes at 40°C, the whites stayed white enough and the blacks didn’t fade in any obvious way. I didn’t see any colour bleeding from the black ones into the whites in the same wash, which is always something I watch out for in cheap cotton clothes.

In terms of intended use, the listing says casual, indoor/outdoor, even sleepwear. That matches what I felt. They don’t scream “sportswear”, they look more like classic ribbed vests that you can wear under a shirt or on their own at home or in the gym. No big logos, no patterns, just plain fabric. If you like simple, that’s fine. If you want something stylish or with a specific cut for bodybuilding, this is a bit basic and generic.