Description
A Shirt Is a Tool. It Should Behave Like One.
Oxford cotton has survived a century of office life because it does something no synthetic blend can: it gets better after washing. This short-sleeve shirt is cut from 100% cotton in a true oxford weave, which is why the surface has that faint texture instead of the flat sheen of a printed poplin. It holds a collar shape through a long day, breathes in summer heat, and softens over the first few washes without thinning into transparency.
The cut is a regular fit with a square collar, single-breasted placket and short sleeves, which makes it the rare shirt that works untucked at the weekend and tucked for a business day. Sizing runs on the Asian scale with chest and weight references printed against each size, from 38 up to 47 for a 185cm build, so you can pick against measurements rather than guesswork. The plaid and striped colour codes D655 and D656 read as classic shirting rather than fashion-season graphics, which is precisely the point: this is the shirt you reach for when the calendar is crowded.
Wear it with chinos on a client call, with shorts on a Saturday, under a light knit when the evening turns. Cotton that behaves is a small advantage that compounds every week you own it.
Buy the shirt you will still be wearing in three summers.
Key Features
- ✦ 100% cotton oxford weave with a visible, breathable surface texture
- ✦ Regular fit, square collar and single-breasted closure for a clean line
- ✦ Short sleeve cut that works tucked or untucked across the week
- ✦ Wide size run from 38 through 47 with chest and weight reference per size
- ✦ Classic plaid and striped colour codes (D655, D656) rather than seasonal graphics
- ✦ Softens with washing instead of pilling or thinning
- ✦ Summer-weight cotton that stays comfortable in humidity
Technical Specifications
- Fabric: 100% cotton, oxford weave
- Fit: Regular fit, order on Asian sizing
- Collar: Square collar
- Closure: Single breasted
- Sleeve: Short sleeve
- Season: Summer
- Occasion: Daily, business, casual
- Size range: 38 to 47 (with 165-185cm and 55-110kg references)
- Colour codes: D655, D656 (plaid and striped)
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, warm iron if needed
Where It Earns Its Place
The everyday case is a shirt you never have to think about. On a business day it pairs with trousers and passes at a client meeting without ironing theatre. At the weekend it goes open-collar over a t-shirt with shorts. In summer heat the oxford weave breathes where a synthetic button-down traps warmth, and on trips it packs flat, shakes out, and needs nothing but a basin rinse to be wearable again the next morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does oxford cotton cost more than a printed shirting blend?
A: Oxford is a woven fabric, not a printed surface, so the texture and the drape survive years of washing. Blends that feel similar in a product photo are usually polyester with a cotton coating, and they lose their shape much earlier.
Q: How do I choose my size?
A: Order on the Asian size scale and match against the chest and weight reference printed for each size. A size 42 corresponds to roughly 175cm and 80kg; step up one size for a looser fit, especially through the shoulders.
Q: Will the shirt shrink in the wash?
A: Pure cotton relaxes slightly and settles, so wash cold and tumble dry on low. That routine keeps the collar and placket true without noticeable shrinkage.
Q: Is it opaque enough to wear on its own?
A: Yes. The oxford weave has real body to it, so it works as a single layer. Lighter colourways in direct sun are best with a light undershirt.
Q: Is this suitable for a business setting?
A: It is. The square collar, single-breasted placket and regular fit make it a straightforward office shirt. The plaid and striped colourways are the quiet versions of the pattern rather than loud checks.
Q: How do I keep the square collar looking sharp?
A: Hang it on a hanger straight from the dryer and smooth the collar with your hands. Warm iron only if the collar rolls, and never press a crease into it, since a square collar is meant to sit flat.
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