Supreme x Hanes Checker Tagless Tees (2 Pack)
The original behind the Supreme x Hanes Checker Tagless Tees (2 Pack) is the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280) — $15 retail vs Supreme's $28.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (model 5280) is a 5.2-ounce, 100% cotton undershirt with a lay-flat collar, double-needle coverseamed neck, and shoulder-to-shoulder taping for shape retention. Hanes has operated from Winston-Salem, North Carolina since 1901, when it was founded by John Wesley Hanes as Shamrock Mills, and sells the 5280 as a multi-pack staple in nearly every American drugstore and big-box retailer. The Tagless construction, a printed neck label rather than a sewn-in tag, was introduced in 2002. The Supreme version prints a black-and-white checkerboard pattern across the standard 2-pack and ships in the same cellophane bag, with a box logo sticker on the front.
About Hanes
Hanes is an American apparel manufacturer founded in 1901 by John Wesley Hanes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as Shamrock Mills. The company started making infants' and men's socks before expanding into underwear, T-shirts, and hosiery; it was renamed Hanes Hosiery Mills in 1914. Today Hanesbrands is one of the largest basic apparel producers in the world, with core product lines including cotton crewneck T-shirts, boxer briefs, tagless undershirts, and athletic socks sold in multipacks. Supreme has used Hanes as the base for its branded boxer briefs and T-shirt multipacks.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $28 |
|---|---|
| Hanes retail | $15 |
| Hype tax | +87% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x Hanes Checker Tagless Tees (2 Pack)?
The Supreme x Hanes Checker Tagless Tees (2 Pack), released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280). Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $28 for the Supreme x Hanes Checker Tagless Tees (2 Pack); the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280) retails for $15. That's a 87% markup — buying the original saves you $13, or 46% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280)?
You can buy the Hanes ComfortSoft Tagless Crewneck T-Shirt (5280) from Amazon, direct from Hanes, or from Target. Retail price is $15. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
