During WWI, European soldiers were wearing a comfortable and light weighted cotton undershirt in the hot summer days. American soldiers noticed it and impressed by its simple and cooler design. The cotton undershirts were more comfortable than the usual wool uniform that American soldiers wore. Soon, these shirts became known in the USA as "T-Shirts".
During World War II the T-shirt had become common underwear for both U.S. Army and the Navy. Soldiers often used it without a shirt covering it while doing heavy labor in a hot climate. As public was exposed to pictures of armies wearing pants and a T-shirt, these shirts became gradually more acceptable.
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