Classic short sleeve buttondown in authentic Madras cloth
Before Vampire Weekend told us to dress ourselves in it, even before Sears first offered the material in their 1897 catalog, Madras cloth was made by hand in the Indian city of Chennai (formerly known as Madras). It’s still handwoven there today and, like Champagne or Parmesan-Reggiano, it can’t be made outside its place of origin. This classic Lax Short Sleeve Shirt arrives in an authentic Madras plaid that simply couldn’t be made anywhere else.
Please note that we had previously called this color Multi
Features
Classic short sleeve buttondown with a relaxed fit
Constructed from meticulously yarn-dyed, hand-loomed fabric from the Chennai region of India
Woven from locally-sourced Indian cotton
The open weave and slub detailing create the ultimate breathable fabric
Single layer placket for a lightweight feel
Traditional edge-stitched shaped collar
Single patch pocket at the left chest
Finished with sustainably sourced shell buttons
Hand-loomed, cut, and sewn in Chennai (Madras), India
Material
100% cotton
Sizing
Original Madras Trading Company has a relaxed fit that’s true to size
For approximate collar measurements, see the chart below
S
M
L
XL
Collar
15
15½
16
16½
All measurements are in inches
About The Brand
Original Madras Trading Company was established in 1970s NYC by a Madras immigrant and has been supplying renowned American brands with the loosely woven, yarn-dyed fabric ever since. When we heard they’d started manufacturing their own range of clothing from their meticulously constructed fabric, we had to get our hands on their new line. Hand-loomed and solidly constructed from lightweight fabric, these buttondown shirts are worthy representations of a storied fabric.
