Description
Most menswear stops at 3XL. Above that, the choice narrows to workwear in one colour or something ordered from a photograph and regretted on arrival, and the reason is not fashion. Grading a pattern past 5XL requires re-cutting the shoulder, the armhole and the rise, and most labels would rather not.
This shirt is graded to 8XL, which is not the same thing as a 3XL pattern scaled up. The shoulder seam stays where it belongs, the armhole is cut deeper so the sleeve does not bind across the back, and the body is finished with a double-sided fleece lining that adds warmth without adding a second garment. The collar is a square-cut band rather than a pointed one, which holds its shape open or closed and does not wilt after a wash.
The fabric is a polyester knit with a brushed fleece face on the inside and a smooth hand on the outside, which is why it can pass as a shirt at a table and as a light layer outdoors. It is built to be worn over a t-shirt in autumn and under a coat in winter, and the button front runs the full length so it works open as a layer. Lengths are graded from 99 cm at L to 137.9 cm at 8XL, which is the number that actually matters when you are deciding.
Fit is not a size. It is whether the shoulder seam lands where the shoulder ends.
Built Around One Problem
- ✦Graded to 8XL with a re-cut armhole and shoulder, not a scaled-up 3XL pattern
- ✦Double-sided fleece lining, brushed inside and smooth outside, for warmth without bulk
- ✦Square-cut collar band that holds its shape through washing and wear
- ✦Full-length button front, so it wears open as a layer or closed as a shirt
- ✦Graded body lengths from 99 cm at L to 137.9 cm at 8XL
- ✦Polyester knit that resists the pilling that fleece-backed cotton develops
- ✦Long sleeve with a regular cut, roomy enough for a base layer underneath
Numbers, Not Adjectives
- MaterialPolyester knit, fleece-backed
- LiningDouble-sided fleece
- CollarSquare collar band
- ClosureFull-length single-breasted button front
- SleeveFull length, regular cut
- SizesL, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL, 8XL
- Body length99 cm (L) to 137.9 cm (8XL)
- FitRegular, cut for layering
- SeasonAutumn and winter
- CareMachine wash cold, hang dry
- Colour optionsSolid tones
- StyleCasual shirt, wear-alone or layered
Who Ends Up Buying It
It is bought by people who have given up on finding a warm shirt in their size and by people who have not, which is most of the market above 3XL. Worn over a t-shirt it handles a cold warehouse, a long drive or a winter commute; worn under a jacket it replaces a sweater without adding a second collar. The fleece lining means it does not need to be thick to be warm, so it still moves with the shoulder when you reach across a table or up to a shelf.
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Before You Order
Q: Is 8XL a true 8XL or a generous 3XL?
It is a separately graded pattern, not a scaled-up smaller size. The armhole and shoulder are re-cut for the larger body, which is why the sleeve does not bind or ride up at the larger end of the run.
Q: How warm is the fleece lining?
It is a light fleece, comparable to a mid-weight sweatshirt rather than a jacket. It is designed to be worn indoors and in a car without overheating, and outdoors under a coat.
Q: Will it shrink in the wash?
Polyester knit with a fleece backing does not shrink the way cotton does. Wash cold and hang dry and the length stays where it started.
Q: What is the body length in inches?
99 cm is about 39 inches at size L, and 137.9 cm is about 54 inches at 8XL. The measurement is taken from the shoulder seam to the hem, so it covers the seat at the larger sizes.
Q: Can it be worn as a jacket?
Yes, with the button front open over a t-shirt. It is not windproof, so it works as an overshirt in autumn rather than as outerwear in winter.
Q: Does the collar hold up after washing?
The square-cut band is interfaced to hold its shape, so it sits flat rather than curling. Turn it down before drying and it stays where it was put.
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