There’s something remarkable about building things the old way. Not because it’s easy — but because it’s right. 

In our Mohnton factory, a low hum fills the air — the steady rhythm of circular knitting machines, carrying on a tradition of craftsmanship that’s been steadily refined for close to one hundred years. These machines create fabric the old-fashioned way — in a perfect loop, with no side seams, and no nonsense.

The artwork on our signature 2-packs is an original interpretation, thoughtfully crafted to pay homage to early 20th-century American design. It is inspired by bold typography and utilitarian graphics — small details that connect the product to the legacy of American-made knitwear.

At Buck Mason, we’re bringing American manufacturing full circle at our historic Mohnton mill in Eastern Pennsylvania, where clothing has been made with pride since 1873. Buck Mason Knitting Mills lets us design and produce our signature Toughknit Tubular, Slub, Pima, and classic Toughknit Tees entirely in the USA — from cotton grown in California, Texas, and Georgia to sewing lines run by seasoned craftsmen and women with decades of shared experience.

We’re not just making great t-shirts — we’re investing in quality, jobs, and American integrity, one tee at a time.

Once a garment of pure utility, the T-shirt finds its origins on the country’s military bases, harbor docks, and factory floors. But by the 1950s, the simple, tubular-knit cotton body had evolved from an undergarment into a statement of identity, rebellion, and a new kind of homegrown American cool. 

Bruce Davidson’s photo essay Brooklyn Gang captures this transformation with striking clarity. His raw, unfiltered portraits of postwar youth offer a compelling window into a generation that didn’t just wear it — but lived it. The lives depicted in his photos, along with those of countless young men across the country, went on to inspire a wave of films that redefined American style, cementing a look that would forever alter the way the world viewed clothing.

For a deeper dive into Bruce Davidson and his work, visit magnumphotos.com. Special thanks to Bruce for helping us tell this story — and for capturing the spirit of a generation in a way that continues to inspire.