Men's tank tops split into two jobs: gym tanks in quick dry polyester and cotton singlets for everyday wear. This page compares eight sleeveless tops on Amazon Australia using the words each listing uses: fabric, cut, pack size and the rating it holds.
All the tanks here are sleeveless, so the right pick depends on whether you want a gym top, a summer top or a plain undershirt. Ratings are pooled across sizes and colours, so check the size chart before you order.
Best overall: Neleus 3 Pack Dry Fit Muscle Tank Tops
Best overall: the Neleus 3 Pack Dry Fit Muscle Tank Tops, because the listing gives a lightweight quick dry moisture wicking fabric with mesh ventilation and a Y back cut, and it has the most ratings of any gym or summer tank here.
The listing describes 100 percent polyester, a crew neck and a pull on closure. It says the lightweight feel suits hot days, and that the soft, breathable, quick dry moisture wicking fabric has mesh for targeted ventilation. The cut is a Y back, which the listing says is sometimes called a T back or racerback, with a sleeveless design for range of motion and a fitted shape. It comes as a three pack. It holds 4.5 stars from 46,602 ratings.
It suits men who want one pack of gym tanks that also works in summer. The honest catch: the Y back cut is a gym style, and the rating is pooled across sizes and colours.
Best mesh gym tank: Devops 3 Pack Muscle Shirts
Best mesh gym tank: the Devops 3 Pack Muscle Shirts, because the listing describes lightweight breathable mesh with 4 way stretch and quick dry moisture wicking fabric in a sleeveless cut.
The listing describes 100 percent polyester, a crew neck and a pull on closure. It highlights lightweight mesh that promotes airflow, flexible 4 way stretch for gym workouts, training and running, and an ergonomic sleeveless construction for arm and shoulder mobility. It is a three pack, and the listing calls the fit athletic without feeling overly restrictive. It holds 4.5 stars from 23,157 ratings, second only to the Neleus among the gym tanks here.
It suits men who want stretch and airflow for training. The honest catch: it is a gym cut mesh tank, though the listing also describes everyday active wear, and the rating is pooled across sizes and colours.
Best classic singlet: Bonds Men's Cotton Chesty Singlet
Best classic singlet: the Bonds Men's Cotton Chesty Singlet, because the listing describes a ribbed 100 percent cotton singlet with no side seams, and calls it Australia's favourite singlet.
This is the plain Aussie singlet. The listing describes ribbed cotton for the perfect fit, no side seams for added comfort, a crew neck, a sleeveless pull on top and colours in black, grey and blue. It holds 4.6 stars from 689 ratings.
It suits men who want a simple cotton singlet for work, home or under a shirt. The honest catch: it is a plain cotton singlet, and it holds the fewest ratings of the eight picks.
Best value: Russell Athletic Sleeveless Muscle Tee
Best value: the Russell Athletic Sleeveless Muscle Tee, because it is the lowest priced of the well rated tanks and the listing gives a lightweight cotton blend with Dri-Power moisture wicking and UPF 30+.
The listing describes 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester, a crew neck and a pull on closure. It says the lightweight cotton blend gives softness wash after wash, Dri-Power technology wicks moisture, odour protection helps keep fabric fresh, UPF 30+ provides protection from harmful UV rays, and the tag free design is for comfort. It holds 4.4 stars from 9,885 ratings.
It suits men who want a soft cotton blend with some wicking and a stated UPF. The honest catch: at 4.4 it is rated a little below the leaders, and the rating is pooled across sizes and colours.
Best classic cotton muscle tank: Champion Classic Jersey Muscle
Best classic cotton muscle tank: the Champion Men's Classic Jersey Muscle, because the listing describes ring spun cotton for extra softness, an athletic fit and a narrow collar, and it holds 4.5 stars from more than 11,000 ratings.
The listing describes 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester, with ring spun cotton fabric for extra softness, an athletic fit for comfort and a narrow collar for a more modern fit. A left chest C logo and a C patch finish it. It holds 4.5 stars from 11,242 ratings.
It suits men who want a branded cotton muscle tank with an athletic fit. The honest catch: the rating is pooled across sizes and colours, so check the size chart.
Best soft cotton tank: Fruit of the Loom EverSoft Sleeveless Tank
Best soft cotton tank: the Fruit of the Loom EverSoft Sleeveless Tank, because the listing describes EverSoft cotton with a ribbed collar that keeps its shape, and the pack holds a 4.6 rating.
The listing describes 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester in sizes S to 4X, with a ribbed collar that retains its shape and a sleeveless design for workouts, outdoor activities, lounging or layering. It comes as a two pack. It holds 4.6 stars from 1,144 ratings.
It suits men who want a soft everyday tank, including those buying in larger sizes. The honest catch: it has a smaller rating count than most of the other picks.
Best relaxed fit gym tank: Amazon Essentials Active Performance Tech Muscle Tank
Best relaxed fit gym tank: the Amazon Essentials Active Performance Tech Muscle Tank, because the listing gives a relaxed fit, a longer body length for extra coverage and a quick dry breathable fabric that wicks moisture.
The listing describes 100 percent polyester with a pull on crew neckline. It says the relaxed fit gives ease through the shoulders, chest and waist, the ultra lightweight fabric is breathable and quick dry, and the longer body length adds coverage while jogging, at sports or on errands. It is sold as a pack of two. It holds 4.5 stars from 6,545 ratings.
It suits men who find fitted gym tanks too snug. The honest catch: the rating is pooled across sizes and colours.
Best undershirt multipack: Hanes Tagless Cotton Tank Undershirts 6 Pack
Best undershirt multipack: the Hanes Men's Tank Undershirts 6 Pack, because it has the most ratings of any tank or singlet checked and the listing says the clean finished hem looks good worn outside or tucked in.
The listing describes 75 percent cotton and 25 percent polyester, a scoop neck, a tagless design with no scratchy tags and banded neck and armholes that resist wear and tear. It says the fabric is soft and breathable and wicks away moisture, and that the solid colours are 100 percent cotton. It comes as a six pack. It holds 4.5 stars from 65,994 ratings.
It suits men who want a stack of everyday tanks to wear under a shirt or on their own. The honest catch: the listing describes tank undershirts, and the rating is pooled across sizes and colours.
How to choose a men's tank top
Polyester, cotton or a blend
Fabric is the biggest difference between these picks. The Neleus, Devops and Amazon Essentials tanks are 100 percent polyester, and their listings describe quick dry, moisture wicking or breathable fabric. The Bonds Chesty is 100 percent cotton, while Champion, Russell Athletic, Fruit of the Loom and Hanes are cotton blends. Match the fabric to the job: polyester for training, cotton for everyday wear.
Fit and cut
The Neleus has a fitted Y back, the Champion lists an athletic fit and narrow collar, and the Amazon Essentials lists a relaxed fit with a longer body. The Bonds Chesty has no side seams and the Hanes has a scoop neck and banded armholes. The Bonds and Fruit of the Loom are the cotton alternatives to a Y back.
Gym tank or everyday singlet
In Australia a singlet usually means the plain cotton kind, and a muscle tank usually means a gym cut. The Neleus, Devops and Amazon Essentials are listed for workouts. The Bonds is listed as a singlet and the Hanes as a tank undershirt, and the Fruit of the Loom listing names workouts, lounging and layering. The Russell Athletic and Champion are cotton blends with moisture wicking or an athletic fit. Our gym shorts guide and gym bag guide cover the rest of the kit, and the men's underwear guide covers what goes under a singlet.
Sizes and plus size men
We only quote sizes as the listing gives them. The Fruit of the Loom listing states S to 4X. The other listings do not give a size range in their feature text, so read each size chart before you order. For a longer body, the Amazon Essentials listing describes a longer body length for extra coverage.
Pack size
Multipacks suit gym use: Neleus and Devops are three packs, Fruit of the Loom and Amazon Essentials are two packs, and Hanes is a six pack. The Champion and Russell Athletic listings give no pack count. A pack of three or more gives a gym rotation.
Sun on bare shoulders
A tank leaves shoulders and arms uncovered. Only the Russell Athletic listing states a UPF rating, UPF 30+. Whatever you wear, shade, a hat and sunscreen on exposed skin do the rest, and our sunscreen guide compares the sunscreens.
Comparison table: fabric, cut and pack
| Pick | Fabric | Cut | Pack |
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| Neleus | 100 percent polyester, mesh | Y back, fitted | 3 pack |
| Devops | 100 percent polyester, mesh | Sleeveless, athletic | 3 pack |
| Bonds Chesty | 100 percent cotton, ribbed | No side seams | 2 pack |
| Russell Athletic | 60 percent cotton, 40 percent polyester | Sleeveless, crew neck, tag free | No pack count stated |
| Champion | 90 percent cotton, 10 percent polyester | Athletic fit, narrow collar | No pack count stated |
| Fruit of the Loom | 60 percent cotton, 40 percent polyester | Ribbed collar, sleeveless | 2 pack |
| Amazon Essentials | 100 percent polyester | Relaxed fit, longer body | Pack of 2 |
| Hanes | 75 percent cotton, 25 percent polyester | Scoop neck | 6 pack |
Frequently asked questions
What are some good tank tops for plus size men?
Check the size range first. The Fruit of the Loom EverSoft Sleeveless Tank is the pick here whose listing states a size range, S to 4X, so it is the clearest choice for larger men. The other listings do not give a size range in their feature text, so read each size chart before you buy.
What is the best mens T shirt brand in Australia?
For sleeveless tops, Bonds is the Australian name on this page: its listing calls the Chesty Australia's favourite singlet. Russell Athletic and Champion are the sports brands with cotton blend tanks, and both rate 4.4 or higher. Brand matters less than fabric and fit, so use the comparison table above.
Are tank tops for guys?
Yes. Every pick here is sold as a men's tank, singlet or muscle tee. The Neleus listing describes a Y back style popular with gym goers, while the Bonds Chesty and Hanes undershirts are plain everyday cuts. Whether you wear one at the gym, the beach or at home is a personal call.
What brand makes good tank tops?
On this page, Neleus has the most ratings of any gym tank at 4.5 stars from 46,602 ratings, and Hanes has the most of any pick overall. Bonds and Fruit of the Loom both hold 4.6 stars. Devops, Champion and Amazon Essentials all hold 4.5. Pick the fabric first, then the brand.
What is the difference between a singlet and a tank top?
In Australia the words overlap. Singlet is the everyday term and often means a plain cotton top such as the Bonds Chesty. Tank top or muscle tank usually means a sleeveless top such as the Neleus or Champion. The Hanes six pack is sold as an undershirt tank.
Are cotton singlets or polyester tank tops better for summer?
It depends on the job. The Neleus listing calls the tank ideal for hot days, and the Amazon Essentials listing describes an ultra lightweight quick dry fabric. For soft everyday cotton, the Bonds Chesty is 100 percent cotton and the Russell Athletic blend adds Dri-Power moisture wicking.
Which tank top has sun protection?
Only the Russell Athletic Sleeveless Muscle Tee says so: its listing gives UPF 30+ and says it provides protection from harmful UV rays. No other pick states a UPF rating. A tank leaves shoulders and arms bare, so use shade, a hat and sunscreen on exposed skin as well.
Which tank top is best for the gym?
The Neleus 3 Pack is our gym pick: quick dry, moisture wicking and mesh ventilation with a Y back cut. The Devops 3 Pack adds 4 way stretch, and the Amazon Essentials Tech Muscle Tank adds a relaxed fit and longer body length. Pair the Neleus with our gym shorts guide.
