Taylor Stitch
The Surplus Shirt
The Surplus Shirt
Story
Military-inspired in a fabric made for all conditions
Sateen was introduced to U.S. military uniforms in the 1970s as a rugged fabric that helps keep the body cool in tropical temperatures. Lightweight and soft against the skin, this shirt takes inspiration from combat fatigues with a durable construction and throwback-inspired shape.
Features
- Washed for a lived-in feel
- 2 patch chest pockets with button flaps and 1 pen sleeve
- Double layered back yoke
- Straight hem
- Double-needle felted construction
Sizing
- The Taylor Stitch Surplus Shirt fits true to size, take your normal size
- For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting shirts to the garment measurements below
Garment Measurements
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 52 |
| Shoulder | 17¼ | 18 | 18¾ | 19½ | 20½ | 21½ |
| Body Length | 26½ | 27¼ | 28 | 28¾ | 29½ | 30½ |
| Sleeve Length | 33 | 33¾ | 34½ | 35½ | 36⅝ | 37¼ |
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
Materials & Care
- 100% 9½ oz. organic cotton reverse sateen
- Made in China
- Wash cold and tumble dry low
About Taylor Stitch
Getting ahold of Taylor Stitch’s apparel is like going back in time—to an era before cheap, disposable clothes flooded the market and our Instagram feeds. This stuff is built well, for the long haul, from durable fabrics sourced from handpicked mills around the world. And Taylor Stitch knows, especially after a couple years of wear, their duds will be some of the softest, and hardest-wearing in your closet. It might just be the “Taylor” in their name, but their clothes really do have the fit and feel like they were made one-at-a-time.
