Women's Tank Tops is a tight-fitting women's wear that is popular in the U.S. and other European countries since several decades. The top looks much like a tank suit, which was a one-piece women's swimsuit with shoulder straps and was very popular in England since 1920s. Tank suit was worn by women in a swimming tank in England, and since then tank tops became popular. Tank tops are known by different names in different countries. They are more popularly known as singlet in Australia. In the UK, tank top refers to a sleeveless pullover.

Women's tank top is basically a sleeveless shirt-like garment that can be worn by women of any age group. Available in variety of designs and styles, these tops ate usually worn a shirts. However, these tops can also be worn under the shirt as an undergarment by ladies. They are sometimes referred as "tankini", which is a combination of the words "tank top" and "bikini".

Fabric Used

• Cotton
• Polyester

Design & Style
Basically a sports top, tank tops come in simple designs and styles. These are basically sleeveless and have some designs on the front and back. There are some women's tank tops with printed logos on the front and the back. Knitted tank tops are very much in vogue and are worn in winters in the US. There are some tank tops with garter stitches on the edge with a a simple finish. This make tank tops an wear under cardigans.

Use of Tank Tops
Tank tops are multi-purpose in use. They are usually worn by athletes in sports such as track & field and bicycling. During 1980s, tank tops were very popular summer casual wear in the US. It is very much an acceptable public casual dress in most locales in the US. Athletic tank tops have wider shoulder straps.