Loopwheeled Long Sleeve Henley

Story

A henley that honors its blue collar beginnings

Henleys are a fickle shirt to get right. Some are thin and flexible, but lose their shape after the second wash. Others are too thick and durable, making them only viable during cold-weather months. Cue Merz b. Schwanen’s Loopwheeled Long Sleeve Henley. It nails the fit and features: sturdy and soft organic cotton, flat-knitted cuffs, and Mother of Pearl buttons. As an added nod to its heritage roots, the round neckline mimics the original henley design worn by blue collar workers and soldiers.

Features

• Round neckline and straight hem
• Flat-knitted cuffs
• Mother of Pearl buttons
• Triangular patch under the arms for movement

Materials

• 100% Organic cotton
• Made in Germany

Sizing

• Classic fit with 1-2 inches extra length to account for shrinkage after the first wash
• The Loopwheeled Long Sleeve Henley runs small, we recommend ordering 1 size up from your normal shirt size
• For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting shirts to the garment measurements below

Garment Measurements

	S (4)	M (5)	L (6)	XL (7)	XXL (8)
Chest	36¼	38⅝	41	43⅜	45⅝
Shoulder Length	16⅝	17⅛	17½	18⅜	18⅝
Body Length	28¼	28⅞	29½	30⅛	30¾
Sleeve Length	26⅝	27	27⅜	27⅞	28⅛

All measurements are in inches.

How to Measure - Chest: Measure straight across from edge to edge, starting 1" below the armhole, multiply by 2 - Shoulder: Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. Again, it’s easiest to measure across the back of the garment - Body Length: Start at the top of the shoulder where it meets the neck seam, and measure straight down to the hem - Sleeve Length: Start at the center of the back of the neck, measure straight across to the shoulder seam, and then follow the edge of the garment to the cuff. Pro tip: it’s easiest to measure across the back of the sleeve

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.