Loopwheeled Henley

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Made from a century-old technique to last you at least that long

Loopwheelers are a rare sight these days, and in fact there are only a few of these once-popular machines left in the world—several of them at the German production site where these soft and supple henley shirts are realized. Circular weaving means no side seams, which adds to a smooth feel for the shirts, plus, the over 1,000 needles in each machine produce a beautifully imperfect texture that gives the garments a characteristic feel and unbeatable softness.

Features

• Reinforced button placket
• Real Mother of Pearl buttons
• Maximum comfort and mobility from triangular insets under the arm
• Made in Germany

Materials

• 67% cotton, 33% viscose, loopwheeled for softness against the skin
• 4.6oz weight
• Unique two-thread count weave for durability
• Crafted without industrial pre-wash to be eco-friendly

Sizing

• A classic fit, but European sizes and loopwheeled fabrics tend to run small, so we recommend you order one size up
• For the best personal fit, measure one of your best-fitting shirts and compare to the size chart below

Garment Measurements

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	36¼	38½	41	43¼	45½
Body Length	28¼	29	29½	30	30¾
Sleeve Length	26½	27	27¼	27¾	28¼

All measurements are in inches.

How to Measure

• Garment Chest: measure on a shirt from side to side starting 1” under the armpit, multiply by 2
• Body Length: measure on a shirt from the high shoulder to the bottom hem
• Sleeve Length: measured on a shirt from the center back to the cuff opening

Care

• Spin on low and air-dry

About Merz b. Schwanen

Of all the clothing brands out there, perhaps none takes the adage “quality over quantity” more to heart than Merz b. Schwanen. Founded in 1911 by Balthazar Merz, the brand was brought back to life decades later when the future founders discovered a 90-year-old henley shirt at a Berlin flea market. They were moved by the quality of the garment to revitalize the brand and soon began a long process of restoring rare Loopwheeler machines (originally built between 1889 and 1969) in a workshop in the Swabian Alps of Germany. Each machine is dedicated to a particular size, and it takes an hour to knit enough fabric, row by row, for a single shirt. The result is a garment in timeless style crafted from soft organic cotton that just might last you 100 years.