#155 BlackXBlack Stretch Selvedge Workshirt

We've explored the world of double black denim a lot now, ranging from light weight all the way up to 23oz monsters. It's a tough looking composition that presents an amazing alternative to traditional blue denim. This one gives you that same great look with a much deserved touch of comfort. It starts with a jet black warp and weft. This is as dark as it gets. You can detect nice slubbiness to the yarns that produce a subtle vertical grain. The wear-in is sweet as it gets down to a charcoal which that grain starting to make a more prominent appearance. At 12 ounces this selvedge makes for a burly workshirt. This is dark denim that you can wear well on day one.

There are a number of construction details that define our workshirt. The first is ample triple needle work with a classic chain stitch runoff. Triple needle is a specialized stitch not found on a standard button downs and that serves as the heart of any good work shirt. Ours gets triple need flat felled yoke and side seams with chain stitched bottoms. We also allow the side seam chain stitch to “runoff” the end giving you three chain stitch ends on each side. We bar tack to ensure the runoff can’t compromise the security of the side seam. The second detail is double chest pockets. We keep ours a bit cleaner, without flaps, but use button closures and double bar tacks in each corner for added strength. The left chest pocket gets the addition of a small pen slot. The third detail is side hem gussets. It’s a small functional element and looks absolutely great. On our selvedge styles we incorporate the selvedge on the bottom. Finally, we love the chin strap. Ours is small enough to be tasteful while still reminding you of the work wear roots of the garment. We created new custom Corozo buttons specifically for our work shirts. Overall, this is one of our most intricately constructed garments and one of the most costly to produce.

Our workshirts will be available in our Classic and Slim fits. The main differences in details between our workshirts and our other shirting come down to construction - no back box pleat, and differently shaped side scoops. The Slim fit has a more tailored body as compared to our Classic fit. Chest and waist come in to provide a more fitted option. Details are in our fit guide now.