The Men’s Collection

Real Essentials Men’s Clothing

Compression and dry-fit tees, mesh tanks, joggers, shorts and fleece hoodies — the men’s activewear that does the gym, the garden and the school run without changing.

Men’s Activewear Built for the Whole Week

Real Essentials men’s clothing is designed around the pieces that get worn to death: the training tee, the jogger, the tank, the hoodie you grab on the way out. Each one uses a moisture-wicking knit that moves sweat to the surface rather than holding it against the skin, which is the difference between a shirt you finish a session in and one you peel off halfway.

The cuts are relaxed with genuine movement room through the chest and shoulders — compression styles excepted, which are meant to sit close. Seams are laid flat where a bag strap or a bench will rub, waistbands are elasticated with a drawcord that actually holds, and pockets are deep enough for a phone to survive a jog.

Almost everything here ships in a multipack of three, four or five. That is the point: one good tee is a nice day, five is a sorted week. Tap any piece below to see its current colours, sizes and price.

Men's Dry-Fit Active Muscle Tank Top

Men’s Dry-Fit Active Muscle Tank Top

Men's Short Sleeve Compression T-Shirt

Men’s Short Sleeve Compression T-Shirt

Men's Cotton Lightweight Casual Pullover

Men’s Cotton Lightweight Casual Pullover

Men's Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve

Men’s Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve

Men's Tech Fleece Open Bottom Cargo

Men’s Tech Fleece Open Bottom Cargo

Men's Dry-Fit Sweat Resistant Shorts

Men’s Dry-Fit Sweat Resistant Shorts

Men's Pajama Pants

Men’s Pajama Pants

Mens Compression Shorts – Quick Dry Performance

Mens Compression Shorts – Quick Dry Performance

Mens Fleece Long Sleeve Full Zip Hoodie

Mens Fleece Long Sleeve Full Zip Hoodie

Men's Fleece Pullover Hoodie – Long Sleeve

Men’s Fleece Pullover Hoodie – Long Sleeve

Men's Classic Style Casual Long Sleeve Button Down

Men’s Classic Style Casual Long Sleeve Button Down

Men's Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

Men’s Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

Men's Cotton Performance Short Sleeve Crew Neck

Men’s Cotton Performance Short Sleeve Crew Neck

Men's Short Sleeve Compression

Men’s Short Sleeve Compression

Men's Mesh Active Athletic Tech Tank Top

Men’s Mesh Active Athletic Tech Tank Top

Men's Dry-Fit UV Moisture Wicking

Men’s Dry-Fit UV Moisture Wicking

Mens Fleece Long Sleeve Full Zip Hoodie

Mens Fleece Long Sleeve Full Zip Hoodie

Men's Cotton Fleece Cargo Jogger Sweatpants with Pockets

Men’s Cotton Fleece Cargo Jogger Sweatpants with

Real Essentials Men’s Clothing — FAQs

Do Real Essentials men’s shirts run true to size?

The standard tees, tanks and polos run true with a relaxed cut, so your usual size gives everyday room. Compression tops are cut deliberately close and sit one visual size tighter — that is intended, not a sizing error. Each product page carries a measured chart; comparing it with a shirt you already like is the safest way to pick.

What is the difference between the dry-fit and compression men’s tees?

Dry-fit tees are loose-fitting performance knits built for airflow and everyday wear. Compression tees use a stretch knit that hugs the torso to support muscles and stay put under a jersey or a hoodie. Both wick moisture; the choice is about how close you want it against the skin.

Are the men’s joggers and shorts good for the gym as well as everyday wear?

That is exactly what they are drafted for. Tech-fleece and tricot joggers have elasticated cuffs, a drawcord waist and zip or deep side pockets, so they work under a barbell and still look right on the way home. The dry-fit and mesh shorts do the same job in warm weather.

How do I keep the moisture-wicking finish working?

Wash cold and inside out, and skip fabric softener — softener leaves a coating on the fibres that blocks wicking, which is the single most common way a performance tee stops performing. Tumble low or hang dry, and the finish lasts for years.

Sort the Men’s Drawer in One Go

Tees, tanks, joggers, shorts and hoodies in multipacks, in the sizes that get worn — see the full men’s range and current prices.