Unravel the Mystery of Crew Necks: Why This Classic T-Shirt Design Endures

So, you’re wondering how the humble crew neck earned its name? Well, it’s not as intuitive as you might think – it’s actually rooted in the world of rowing. Yep, you guessed it, “crew neck” comes from the folks who row boats, at least in the US they do. The term hasn’t been around forever – the earliest recorded use goes back to 1939, but the style has been around since the early 1900s when rowers would wear loose-fitting shirts with soft, rounded necklines designed to let them move about freely on the water.