Shirts Knowledge Centre
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Shirts Knowledge Centre
Everything behind a great shirt -- types, collars, fabrics, cuffs, fit and details -- in ten plain-English hubs.
A shirt is chosen on fabric, collar, cuff and fit as much as looks. These ten hubs give you the full vocabulary -- from poplin and Oxford to spread collars, French cuffs and flat-felled seams -- so you can buy the right shirt with confidence. Browse men's shirts (/collections/mens-shirts).
Shirt Types
Oxford, poplin, flannel and overshirt
Collars
Spread, button-down, cutaway and grandad
Fabrics
Poplin, Oxford, twill, flannel and linen
Fits
Slim, tailored, regular and relaxed
Cuffs
Barrel, French, single and adjustable
Details & Trims
Plackets, yokes, pockets and buttons
Construction
Collars, seams, plackets and stitching
Occasion Guide
Office, weekend, events and layering
Care
Washing, drying, ironing and storage
Buying Guide
How to choose fabric, collar and fit
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