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Men's Performance Knit Tees

Find men's performance knit tees that fit your personal style. Browse the T-shirt selection, then check each product’s fit, fabric details and care instructions to help choose the right tee for your wardrobe.

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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Tee, Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Tee, Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
A yellow short-sleeve performance T-shirt in stretchy Pima cotton blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric and UPF30.
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$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Airlight Knit Pullover
L.L.Bean Men's Airlight Knit Pullover
A blue synthetic-fleece pullover with moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric, UPF 50+ protection and a kangaroo pocket.
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$79.95 $59.99
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What customers like:
Lightweight
Warmth
Versatile
Comfortable
Good fit
$79.95 $59.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
A gray short-sleeve performance tee in a breathable polyester blend with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking performance and stretch.
(587)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Airlight Knit Pullover, Colorblock
L.L.Bean Men's Airlight Knit Pullover, Colorblock
A green synthetic-fleece pullover with colorblocking, moisture-wicking quick-dry performance, UPF 50+, and a kangaroo pocket.
(542)
$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
A gray short-sleeve performance T-shirt in a cotton blend, featuring fun fishing graphics and moisture-wicking comfort.
(190)
$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve, Logo
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve, Logo
A green short-sleeve performance T-shirt with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking stretch, and quick-dry fabric.
(391)
$44.95 $24.99
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$44.95 $24.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
A red short-sleeve polo in stretchy Pima cotton blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric and UPF 30.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
A green polyester-blend quarter-zip tee with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance and stretch.
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$64.95 $39.99
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$64.95 $39.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Henley, Slightly Fitted, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Henley, Slightly Fitted, Long-Sleeve
A blue long-sleeve henley in soft Pima cotton blend with stretch, quick-dry moisture-wicking fabric and UPF30.
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$79.95 $54.99
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$79.95 $54.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Piqué, Quarter-Zip Pullover, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Piqué, Quarter-Zip Pullover, Stripe
A blue striped quarter-zip pullover in breathable, pill-resistant cotton-blend piqué with built-in stretch.
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$79.95 $67.99
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$79.95 $67.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve
A purple short-sleeve polo in a stretchy Pima cotton blend with quick-drying moisture-wicking performance and UPF30.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Long-Sleeve Hooded
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Long-Sleeve Hooded
A blue hooded long-sleeve shirt in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking UPF 50+ stretch fabric.
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$59.95 $50.99
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$59.95 $50.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Stripe
A tan polyester-blend quarter-zip tee with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking quick-dry performance, and stretch.
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$69.95 $39.99
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$69.95 $39.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Graphic
A blue graphic performance tee in recycled polyester with quick-drying, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial fabric.
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$34.95 $19.99
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$34.95 $19.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
A gray synthetic short-sleeve tee with quick-drying, moisture-wicking stretch fabric and UPF 50+ sun protection.
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$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Long-Sleeve Hooded Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Long-Sleeve Hooded Graphic
A blue long-sleeve hooded performance shirt in recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking, quick-drying comfort.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Ridgeknit Pullover, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Men's Ridgeknit Pullover, Crewneck
A gray men's active pullover with stretch, moisture-wicking polyester blend, UPF 50+ and a zippered pocket.
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$89.95 $49.99
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$89.95 $49.99
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Men's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long Sleeve
A blue long-sleeve crewneck tee with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking stretch fabric, thumbholes, and flatlock seams.
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$49.95 $41.99
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$49.95 $41.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Long-Sleeve
A blue long-sleeve performance tee with quick-drying, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial fabric and reflective details.
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$39.95 $29.99
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$39.95 $29.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Quarter-Zip
A black quarter-zip tee in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, wicking, antimicrobial fabric and reflective details.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee
A black performance T-shirt with quick-drying, wicking, antimicrobial recycled-polyester fabric, reflective details, and low-profile stitching.
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$34.95 $34.95
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$34.95 $34.95
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Men's Ridgeknit Pullover, Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Ridgeknit Pullover, Quarter-Zip
A tan men's quarter-zip pullover with textured polyester-blend fabric, four-way stretch, UPF 50+, and moisture-wicking performance.
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$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Men's Hunter's Graphic Tee
L.L.Bean Men's Hunter's Graphic Tee
A men’s cotton-blend performance T-shirt with moisture-wicking fabric and hunting-inspired graphics.
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$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A blue short-sleeve performance tee with quick-drying, moisture-wicking recycled-polyester stretch fabric and UPF 50+ protection.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Men's Performance Knit Tees

Men’s performance knit tees bring a familiar, straightforward style to a category with plenty of room for personal preference. The tee remains a wardrobe essential because its simple shape leaves the choice of fit, color and overall look up to the person wearing it. Some men prefer a close, neat silhouette, while others favor a little more room through the body. Neither approach needs to feel overly styled: a well-chosen tee can be the starting point for a wardrobe built around timeless pieces rather than passing trends. Within the performance knit category, the details of each shirt matter more than the category name alone. “Performance” is a broad description, not a promise that every tee shares the same features, and individual descriptions provide the clearest picture of what distinguishes one style from another. Knit identifies the fabric construction, but it does not specify the fiber composition, fabric weight or care requirements. Those details deserve a closer look when comparing shirts, especially for someone replacing a longtime favorite. A tee that looks similar in a photograph may have a different cut or fabric composition, so it helps to look beyond color and neckline. Think of the shirt that gets chosen first from the drawer: its appeal might come from the way the shoulders sit, the length of the hem or the proportions of the sleeves. Those familiar details make useful reference points without limiting the search to an exact replacement. The result is a more personal way to approach men’s knit tees, with attention to the characteristics that matter to the wearer. Classic style does not have to mean identical choices. A carefully considered selection can include different silhouettes and colors while still feeling consistent with the rest of a wardrobe.

Fit is one of the most useful distinctions to make when browsing men’s performance knit tees. A size label is a starting point, while measurements and the stated fit offer a fuller picture. Shoulder placement, chest room, sleeve length and body length all contribute to the overall shape, and a preference in one area does not necessarily settle the others. Someone who likes a roomier body may still prefer sleeves that sit close to the upper arm; someone who favors a straighter silhouette may pay particular attention to where the hem falls. A favorite tee laid flat provides a practical reference for comparing measurements, provided the measurements are taken in the same way as the size information. Personal proportions matter, too, so the same labeled size can look different from one person to another. The most useful comparison is with the wearer’s own preferences rather than a photograph alone. Consider the complete outfit as well as the shirt by itself. A tee’s hem length affects how it looks beside the waistband of a pair of pants, while the neckline changes how much of the shirt shows beneath an open overshirt. During the cooler months, those visible details can become a larger part of the overall look. Color offers another way to make a simple style feel personal. Understated shades can keep the focus on shape and proportion, while a contrasting color can give an otherwise familiar outfit a different character. The best choice is often the one that works with clothing already in the closet, rather than requiring an entirely new combination. For a related category to explore, Men’s Lightweight Performance Tee Shirts offers another browsing direction. As with any tee, the individual description remains the place to confirm the details before deciding. Attention to these small differences helps narrow a broad selection to styles that reflect how someone actually likes to dress.

Material information, care directions and construction details add context that photographs cannot provide. For men’s performance knit tees, the listed fiber composition is the clearest starting point for understanding what an individual shirt contains. The knit designation alone should not stand in for that information, and appearance is not a reliable substitute for reading the fabric details. Preferences can be quite specific: one person may want a composition similar to a favorite shirt, while another may be open to something different but place greater importance on the fit. Care is equally personal because a shirt becomes part of an existing household routine. Before choosing, check whether its washing and drying directions match the amount of attention the wearer wants to give it. After purchase, follow the garment’s care label rather than assuming all tees should be treated alike. Washing instructions, drying directions and any additional care notes belong to the individual garment, even when several shirts share a category name. Durability also deserves that same individual attention. Construction information and stated care requirements offer more useful context than a broad assumption about how every performance tee will hold up. A favorite shirt earns its place over time, and choosing thoughtfully begins with knowing what is specified rather than filling in missing details. For gift giving, a tee can be a personal choice without calling for a dramatic change in someone’s style. A partner, father, brother or friend who gravitates toward simple clothing may appreciate a selection guided by familiar proportions and colors. Knowing the recipient’s usual size helps, but knowing whether he prefers a closer or roomier cut is often just as useful. The shirts he already chooses regularly can provide better clues than guessing from his age or interests. Whether selecting a gift or refreshing a personal wardrobe, men’s performance knit tees are worth comparing on their own details. Start with the look that appeals, then give fit, fabric information and care the attention they deserve. That balance keeps the choice grounded in the wearer’s preferences, with a timeless style that feels like his own.
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