Tom Patterson, Inventor & Founder of Tommy John
b'Necessity may be the mother of invention, but it was frustration that spurred Tom Patterson\\u2019s quest to reinvent men\\u2019s undergarments. As a former medical device salesman, Tom had a re-occuring undershirt problem and set out to find a solution. Tom found traditional men\\u2019s undershirts have a generic box cut, aren\\u2019t tailored to flatter a man\\u2019s body, are often made of basic cotton which shrinks and becomes yellow under the arms, and are baggy, thus creating EFG \\u201cExcess Fabric Gut\\u201d. In 2009, Tom launched TOMMY JOHN, an innovative line of men\\u2019s undershirts dedicated to reinventing the foundations of a man\\u2019s wardrobe. Made from a unique fabric blend that offers multi-directional stretching, combined with patent pending Tailored Stretch Technology\\u2122, Tommy John undershirts combine stretch fabric, longer length, and a tailored cut design, allowing them to comfortably hug the torso, stay tucked in place, and easily move with the body. Tommy John\\u2019s \\u201cUltimate Undershirt\\u201d has had record sell throughs at both Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom and is quickly becoming a leader in the industry. www.tommyjohnwear.com.'