Totême tank tops and t-shirts: the rib tank, the classic tee and the knits
Totême tank tops and t-shirts: the rib tank, the classic tee and the knits
The Totême tank and the Totême tee are the base layer under everything else the house makes, and they differ mostly in fabric. Shop the Totême collection at Coveti, browse every label in designer tops and read the tops and shirts guide next. The curved rib tank is ribbed organic cotton with a little elastane, a high round neck and curved armholes cut to show the shoulders; the classic tee is a lighter, washed jersey of lyocell and organic cotton with a relaxed body and smaller proportions. Around those two sit a scoop tank in cotton poplin, a cotton silk tee with a rolled neckline, compact knit tanks and tees, and a tee knitted from lyocell and cashmere. 75 tanks and tees on Coveti, $164 to $2,040, median $610. This page sorts them by fabric, fit and how they wash.
Key facts
- 75 tanks and tees on Coveti, $164 to $2,040, median $610
- Curved rib tank: 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane, high round neck, curved armholes, body-hugging, 30 degree machine wash
- Classic tee: 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton, light washed jersey, relaxed fit with smaller proportions, 30 degree machine wash
- Scoop poplin tank: 100% organic cotton poplin, scoop neck, elongated body, cool hand wash
- Cotton silk tee: 50% organic cotton, 50% silk, featherweight and semi-sheer, rolled U-neck
- Tee knit: 90% lyocell, 10% cashmere, oversized with dropped shoulders
The rib tanks
The curved rib tank is the one the brand calls its signature tank: close to the body, high at the neck, cut away at the armhole so the shoulder line shows. The elastane is what keeps it flat under a shirt and stops it bagging after a day. The classic rib tank is cut in the same organic cotton and elastane rib. The compact knit tanks are a smooth viscose and polyamide knit with stretch, and they work as a top on their own in summer.
The classic tee
The designer’s note on the classic tee says it is a piece you reach for again and again, with a relaxed silhouette and smaller proportions. In practice that means it is not oversized: the shoulder sits close to the natural shoulder, and the length ends at the hip. The lyocell in the jersey makes it drape, and the wash gives it a soft, worn-in hand from new. There is a long-sleeve version, and a classic embroidered tee in organic GOTS cotton.
The lighter ones
The cotton silk tee is half silk, half organic cotton, semi-sheer and finished with rolled edges; the brand styles it with matching trousers and a sarong for travel. The scoop poplin tank is a woven tank, not a jersey, with a long body that tucks in as easily as it hangs loose. The tee knit is a knitted tee in lyocell and cashmere, oversized with dropped shoulders, warmer than it looks. The tops and shirts page has the shirts and blouses.
How to wear them
The rib tank under a blazer, under a sheer knit, under the soft suede shirt in summer as the brand suggests. The classic tee with the twisted seam jeans and loafers. The poplin tank with wide trousers in linen. Keep the colour of the tank close to the colour of what goes over it and the outfit reads as one line.
Fit and care
Totême cuts tops in letter sizes, XXS to XL; the size guide has the conversion to UK. Take your usual size for the rib tank, which is meant to be close, and for the classic tee. The rib tank and the classic tee go in the machine at 30 degrees; the poplin tank, the cotton silk tee and the knits want a cool hand wash. Dry them flat, and never tumble the rib.
The pieces on Coveti now
1. Scoop neck rib tank black, $164
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in black.
2. Scoop Neck Rib Tank White, $250
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in white.
3. Curved Rib Tank White in Jersey, $260
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in jersey.
4. Curved rib tank in Black, $260
Made from 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane, shown in black.
5. Curved rib tank in White, $260
Made from 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane, shown in white.
6. Classic rib tank in White, $280
Made from 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane, shown in white.
7. Wide-ribbed v-neck tee in Black, $370
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in black.
8. Wide-ribbed v-neck tee in Optic white, $370
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in optic white.
9. Classic tee in Black, $390
Made from 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton, shown in black.
10. Classic tee in Mid grey melange, $390
Made from 67% lenzing™ lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton, shown in mid grey melange.
11. Classic tee in White, $390
Made from 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton, shown in white.
12. Classic embroidered tee in Black, $410
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in black.
13. Classic embroidered tee in Optic white, $410
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in optic white.
14. Scarf tee in White / Ecru, $410
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in white / ecru.
15. Classic long-sleeve tee in Black, $450
Made from 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton, shown in black.
16. Classic long-sleeve tee in White, $450
Made from 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton, shown in white.
Side by side
| Piece | Price on Coveti | Composition (brand) | Made in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoop neck rib tank black | $164 | Not published by the house | Sweden |
| Scoop Neck Rib Tank White | $250 | Not published by the house | Sweden |
| Curved Rib Tank White in Jersey | $260 | Not published by the house | Sweden |
| Curved rib tank in Black | $260 | 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane | Sweden |
| Curved rib tank in White | $260 | 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane | Sweden |
| Classic rib tank in White | $280 | 93% organic cotton, 7% elastane | Sweden |
| Wide-ribbed v-neck tee in Black | $370 | 100% organic GOTS cotton | Sweden |
| Wide-ribbed v-neck tee in Optic white | $370 | 100% organic GOTS cotton | Sweden |
| Classic tee in Black | $390 | 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton | Sweden |
| Classic tee in Mid grey melange | $390 | 67% lenzing™ lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton | Sweden |
| Classic tee in White | $390 | 67% lyocell, 33% organic OCS cotton | Sweden |
| Classic embroidered tee in Black | $410 | 100% organic GOTS cotton | Sweden |
Buying it around the world
Searches for the house name run to about 150,000 a month worldwide. The United States is the largest market at roughly a quarter of them, then the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and France, with smaller, steady interest from the Gulf. Coveti ships the pieces on this page worldwide with express delivery, duties shown at checkout, and the same authenticity check before dispatch wherever the order is going.
“The Totême woman doesn’t like to swap her style or wardrobe each season, she has a certain uniform that she sticks to. But then everyone wants something unique and new each season, and so does the Totême woman,” Elin Kling told WWD when the house took on Altor as a minority investor in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Totême curved rib tank made of?
93% organic cotton and 7% elastane in a ribbed jersey, per the brand.
How much is a Totême t-shirt?
Tanks and tees run $164 to $2,040 on Coveti.
Does the Totême classic tee run big?
No. The brand describes it as relaxed with smaller proportions; take your usual size.
Can I machine wash Totême tees?
The rib tank and the classic tee: yes, at 30 degrees. The poplin tank, the cotton silk tee and the knit tees: cool hand wash.
Is the Totême cotton silk tee see-through?
It is semi-sheer, per the brand, in a featherweight cotton and silk jersey. Wear a tank under it if you want cover.
Which tank is best under a shirt?
The curved rib tank: it is close to the body, the elastane keeps it flat, and the high neck stays hidden under an open collar.
Read next
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Every Totême guide on Coveti: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Totême, The edit, Who is Totême?, History timeline, Size guide, Shoe size guide, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs The Row, vs Khaite, Capsule wardrobe, The Signatures, Fall winter 2026, Spring summer 2026, Coats, Scarf jackets and coats, Jackets and blazers, Shearling, Knitwear, Dresses, Trousers, Jeans and denim, Skirts, Tops and shirts, Swim and beachwear, Leather, Bag guide, T-Lock bags, Belted tote, Shoe guide, Boots, Flip flops, Sneakers, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory, Belts, Hats and gloves, Wallets and cardholders, Accessories guide, Gift guide, Trench coat, Country and quilted jackets, Slouch waist dress, Twisted seam jeans, Cardigans, Parachute pieces, Pyjamas and silk sets, How to pronounce it, Pre-Spring 2027 edit, Puffer jacket, Car coat and peacoat, Clutch bags, Heels, mules and loafers, Cherry red, Bucket bag, Sandals, Croc-embossed leather, Suede, Pony hair and leopard.
Sources and method
Checked on 7 November 2026 by Coveti Editorial, the Coveti fashion desk. Product facts, the compositions, care lines, dimensions, heel heights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ biography and the house history come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above; the size scales are the brand’s own. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.
- toteme.com, About: the house’s own description of itself, its founders and the atelier in Stockholm
- toteme.com, Sustainability: the Signatures, the design principles, the Milkywire partnership and the 2024/25 report
- toteme.com, FAQ: shipping countries, duties, payment and returns on the brand’s own store
- toteme.com, Stores: the flagship list by country
- Totême product pages: the description, composition, care, size-guide and country-of-manufacture lines of every style (1,297 pages saved between June and September 2026)
- Elin Kling on Wikipedia
- Karl Lindman on Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q4959117
- WWD, With New Investment, Totême Shoots for the Stars (2021): the Altor minority investment, growth and margin figures and the founders’ quotes
- The Telegraph, Lisa Armstrong, 24 February 2025 (via Yahoo Life): revenue, headcount, the Paris show and Elin Kling’s quotes
- Vogue Scandinavia: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s favourite Nordic brands
- The Business of Fashion, BoF 500: Elin Kling and Karl Lindman
- Coveti live catalogue, 7 November 2026: prices, sizes and stock
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