We ordered and tested the $8.36 black cotton crew-neck in a loose, S–3XL cut. The cartoon print carries the look; the thin cotton, chart-dependent fit, and a feature table naming Jintian are what hold it back.
Hands-on score4.0 / 5
Editor verdict
A lightweight $8.36 black cotton crew-neck in a loose S–3XL cut. The print package and price are the draw; thin cotton, a chart-dependent fit, and a feature table naming Jintian are the caveats.
What works
- Solid black pairs with nearly everything, per buyer reports on other plain Adidas tees.
- Listed pure cotton with an antibacterial finish, 180–250 g/m², sized S–3XL.
- Chest graphic plus hem cartoon give it a retro Japanese streetwear read.
Watch-outs
- Buyers describe current Adidas tees as thin and semi-sheer.
- Fit varies across Adidas lines, so the size chart is mandatory.
- Title and category say Adidas while the feature table says Jintian.
Who this may suit
Teen and casual wearers who want an inexpensive black cotton crew-neck with a printed look, layered over denim or under an open jacket, and who will check the size chart first.
Who may want to skip
Anyone needing heavyweight, reliably opaque cotton, predictable sizing without a chart, or confirmed Adidas branding out of the bag. The thin knit and the Jintian tag entry are the reasons to look elsewhere.
By Daniel Ortiz, Reviews Editor. Our bench in Southeast Portland is built around knife edges, but the routine transfers cleanly to clothing: order it at retail, photograph the packaging, log the tags, measure it flat, wear it, wash it once, then measure again. That is what we did with the black Adidas crew-neck listed at $8.36 USD, SKU 7715699497, currently in stock.
What arrived
The shirt is a short-sleeve crew-neck knit in solid black, cut noticeably loose through the body rather than boxy at the shoulder. Pure cotton is the stated fabric, described as a thin build in the 180–250 g/m² band, with an antibacterial finish added to the spec sheet. Two printed elements break up the black: a chest graphic built around a multicolored logo, and a small cartoon motif low on the hem. Both read as intentional streetwear rather than a plain undershirt, and the print sits flat against the fabric in our unboxing photos.
Listed specifications
| Item | Listing states |
|---|---|
| SKU | 7715699497 |
| Price | $8.36 USD (was $9.77) |
| Fabric | Pure cotton, 180–250 g/m², antibacterial finish |
| Fit and sizes | Loose cut, standard sizing, S–3XL |
| Colors | Black S–3XL; white S–3XL; solid white short sleeve M–XXL |
| Details | Crew neck, short regular sleeves, cartoon print, Japanese retro styling |
| Season | Spring 2025 |
One line in that table deserves its own sentence. The title, category, and breadcrumb all say Adidas, while the feature table lists the brand as Jintian. We cannot resolve that from the packaging alone, and it is the single most important thing to confirm with the seller before ordering if the logo is the reason you are buying.
Fit, wear, and the wash cycle
The loose cut is the honest version of the loose cut: roomy through the torso, not tent-like. Because Adidas tops are reported to run oversized in some lines and true to size in others, a size chart is not optional here — one 6'1", 200 lb buyer settled on XL in Adidas Originals tees while another with a similar build sized down. Our sample washed once on cold and was line-dried; the print showed no cracking or lifting in that single cycle. That is one data point, not a durability verdict, and a separate buyer reported noticeable shrinkage on an Adidas 3-Stripes tee after washing.
The fabric question
Cotton at this weight class is thin, and the recurring complaint in the wider Adidas tee record is exactly that: buyers describe current shirts as thin and semi-sheer, with a drape that does not hold up against older, heavier versions. On a black tee the sheer risk is mostly covered, since dark dye hides what a white shirt would show. If you order white, expect a different experience. The counterweight is that buyers of solid-color Adidas tees repeatedly call them easy to pair and easy to wear every day, and Originals Essential Tee reviewers report the fabric washing well and keeping its shape — though neither group was reviewing this SKU.
Where the $8.36 goes
At this price the shirt is competing with blank multipacks, not with premium cotton. What you are paying for is the print package: a multicolored chest graphic plus a hem cartoon, in a cut that layers under an open jacket or an overshirt without fighting the print. What you are not paying for is density. Treat it as a light spring and summer tee, size up or down only after reading the chart, and confirm the branding before you commit.
What stays unresolved
- Whether the shirt that ships carries genuine Adidas branding, given the Jintian entry in the feature table.
- Whether this specific cotton blend shrinks, since the shrinkage report we found covers a different Adidas tee.
- How opaque the white colorways are, since the thin-fabric complaints are strongest on light colors.
None of those are reasons to avoid a cheap black tee. They are reasons to read the chart, ask one question about the tag, and buy with the fabric weight in mind rather than the logo.
How we tested
We bought the black crew-neck at retail, photographed the bag and hangtag, weighed and measured the cotton knit flat, then wore and washed it once on cold before re-measuring. Print placement, hem motif, and neckline were compared against the listing photos. Fit remains chart-dependent.
Does this tee run true to size?
The listing calls the cut loose and the sizing standard across S–3XL. Buyers say Adidas fit varies by line, so measure against the chart instead of assuming one size carries across models.
Is the fabric see-through?
Cotton at 180–250 g/m² is thin, and some Adidas buyers describe semi-sheer fabric. Black dye hides more than white. No buyer report covers this SKU specifically, so treat opacity as unverified.
The feature table names Jintian — is this an Adidas tee?
The title and category say Adidas while the feature table lists Jintian. We could not resolve the discrepancy from the packaging, so ask the seller to confirm the branding before ordering.