I don't know a thing about you, but I'll bet that you have worn a tank top. Tank tops have also been tagged as sleeveless shirts available for both men and women; teens and children. They are manufactured the same way as a t-shirt is but instead of sleeves, straps that are about an inch or two wide and that go over the shoulders are placed. They are usually light and comfortable. This design comes in a wide array of fabrics and colors to choose from. Usually, tank tops from cotton or cotton blends are more preferred than any other types in knits, terrycloth or nylon. A tank top's features may be smooth, ribbed or a waffle knit. They are also available in a variety of sizes and can be worn by anyone. And one of the main markets for these clothing are men. They usually keep tank tops as a gym essential. Men's tank tops are setting a trend in the market nowadays.

Men's tank tops have been a fashion staple. With the available products in all kinds of fabrics, colors and styles, they have come a long way. Tank tops for men are designed either having the area beneath the arms be closed like a common sleeveless shirt or it may be styled having a low and open one where the armpit and parts of the torso exposed. Tank tops may have a standard front look or style but variations may be done on its back. While some men use these as gym essentials, there are also men who use it as a way of decreasing one's waistline. These are the men's slimming tank tops. This way, one's appearance maybe improved and may bring a certain boost in your self confidence. These are discreetly worn underneath the clothes and remain undetectable. This way, flab and plums in different areas are eliminated. The quality brands known for body shaping tank tops are Spanx, Equmen Core and Underworks. Spanx for men is ideal for shaping down a waist and the stomach area. On the other hand, Equmen Core men's tank tops are known to be multi-purpose. They can be used as slimming top, as an additional back support and are known to improve sports performance. They make use of physiotherapy technology for ergonomic results. Underworks on its part, offers more affordable slimming tank tops as compared to other brands.

Other than those, square cut tank tops for men are also in trend. One name to mention in the industry of square-cut men's tank tops is the 2xist. After designing their original tank top and seeing 50 Cent, a known international rapper, wear their pieces, the square cut revolution started. They now have a wide line of it from Pima cotton to their Fusion line. Other quality brands are C-IN2, Calvin Klein, Hanes and Hugo Boss. Other than these, when in search for an active wear piece that are ideal for sports and outdoor activities, mesh tank tops are the right choice. These mesh tank tops are usually used for basketball, running, weightlifting, boxing and triathlon for they allow free movement and the materials are exceptionally good for keeping you cool as you warm up. NuWear, Nike and Volcom are just some brands to mention.

Make no mistake about it. These men's tank tops are versatile essentials. Wearing them is a great way of cooling down under the heat of the summer. Be stylish by pairing them with good looking board shorts and flip flops. But they aren't just for such season. You can have it worn under a shirt or simply wear it as it is. Use it in gym or style with it when paired with a trendy running or athletic shorts. There you have it! Have fun and hang out with these apparels.