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2. Dress shirts: These are button-down shirts, typically worn under suits and
jackets to formal and semi-formal occasions
A dress shirt will have full-length sleeves with single /French cuffs, stiff
folded collar. Cufflinks are used to fasten the cuffs, to make it more
elegant.
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4. Flannel shirt: Another name for this shirt is “Plaid shirt”.
Features:
As the name indicates the shirt is named because of the material it
is made of, which is a lightweight casual flannel fabric which at the
same time is warm.
The rugged looking checkered flannel fabric is the distinguishing
feature of this shirt type.
Other features are convertible collar, patch pockets. It is worn on its
own or as a jacket over a t-shirt and has a very outdoor
characteristic which is appealing to all men.
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5. Granddad shirt
This is a full front button up shirt with a band collar.
Fabrication: It is usually made of high-quality cotton or linen.
It originated in Scotland, where a linen version is known as a Sunday
shirt. Contrary to its name this shirt is appealing to the youngsters.
Granddads also.
6. Golf shirts:
Fabrication: knit fabrics
Features: this type of shirt have a short placket with two or three
buttons and a basic knitted collar.
A golf shirt has a loose fit (better for you to take that golf swing) and
elbow length sleeves and a double-stitched collar (which makes it lie
flat) with loose double-stitched sleeve cuffs (banded sleeves), and
sometimes a left breast pocket
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7. Polo shirts
This type of shirt is very similar to a Golf shirt; the difference being that
polo shirt is Shorter-sleeved (sleeves that end midway down the
biceps) than that of a golf shirt and the shirt is more fitted and the
collar can be made to stand up to protect the back of the neck
They are also called Tennis shirts
8. Sweatshirt
A loose collarless pullover type of shirt with long sleeves made of a thick
soft and absorbent material like wool.
It is almost like a sweater but it is worn during athletic activities.
A sweatshirt with a head cover is known as a Hoodie.
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Figure 6: Image: Sweatshirt
9. T-shirt
Description: This is a formal occasion wear shirt typically worn under a tuxedo
jacket and has
1. A yoke which is styled like a built-in bib with pin tucks. This will be the
visible part of the shirt under the jacket.
2. This shirt is mostly paired with bow ties and formal ties
13. Undershirt _Description: This is a long, knit, sleeveless shirt which is fitted
and worn under other shirts. It features a U or V neckline. These type of shirts
does not really qualify as shirts as they are worn by a lot of men under their
shirts. They are popular for providing warmth as well as sweat absorbing
quality.
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Section 2: Basic Shirt Break down
Mandarin collar
Shirt collar (basic shirt collar and a two-piece shirt collar).
Button down shirt collar. This is a shirt collar that’s most suitable for
men’s formal wear.
Turtleneck collar
Eaton collar etc.
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2) Front double yoke – this type of collar is cut four times, mainly for
detail and also to provide more structure to the shoulder area.
Suitable for both ladies and menswear
3) Long insert sleeve with cuff.
4) Separate button-stand – this type of button stand is cut and added
separately to the centre front of a garment.
The other type of button stand is called Built - in button
stand.
Different types
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2) Two-piece placket
Different Types
Standard cuff, this style is the default for most business and
casual shirts.
You can choose a one-button or two-button style. Two
buttons allow you to adjust how comfortable the wrist fits.
Straight cuff or square cuff.
Shirt cuff circumference can be customized.
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Section 3: fabrics that are commonly used for shirts.
1. Broadcloth
This type of fabric is often referred to as poplin–is a tightly woven fabric
with a very simple over-under weave and very little sheen, which
makes it nice and professional.
Broadcloths are great for guys looking for as little texture as possible in
their fabrics.
They are generally a thinner, lighter fabric.
2. Twill
Twill fabrics are easily recognizable because they will show diagonal
weave or texture.
The diagonal effect can range from very fine, subtle twills to much
larger Imperial or Cavalry twills.
Twills will almost always have a bit of shine, though the degree can
depend on the weave, colour, and cotton used.
Twill is an extremely tight weave, that can come in extremely high
thread counts, some of which might be mistaken for silk.
Because of the diagonal texture twill is a bit softer than broadcloth and
will drape more easily.
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Twill it’s relatively easy to iron and resistant to wrinkles.
3. Chambray
Chambray is a plain weave fabric.
Its classifiable by means of the white threads running in the weft/width
direction such that the fabric has an inconsistent colour to it.
4. Denim
Denim is commonly known as the fabric that is commonly used for
jeans.
The construction of denim is that of a twill fabric.
It is a sturdy, possibly coarser twill often dyed with indigo.
The denim shirting is a much softer, lighter fabric than what your jeans
are made of.
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Denim shirting can come in many forms but generally have a different
colour on the inside than the
outside.
5. Dobby
Dobby is very similar to Jacquard, although technically different
Some versions are quite similar to broadcloth in terms of thickness and
weight, while others can be thicker or woven to almost look like twill.
Many dobby fabrics have stripes woven into them, although some are
solid colours.
The solid colours tend to have a faint stripe or dotted patterns woven in
the same colour as the base cloth.
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6. End-on-End
End-on-end broadcloths are a very popular type of dress shirt fabric
with a distinct contrast colouring.
It is woven with coloured thread in the warp and white thread in the
weft, it looks like a true solid from a distance, but has more texture
when seen from up close.
This is a lighter weight type fabric
7. Flannel
Flannels are warm, fuzzy fabrics that are most often brushed twill or
brushed poplin fabrics.
They are most regularly 100% cotton, can be found in cotton/wool, and
even cotton/cashmere blends for added warmth.
These are particularly casual fabrics that are great for cold weather.
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8. Poplin
This is a plain weave fabric that appear to be quite thin, smooth and
flat.
Commonly found as a pin-stripe type of fabric in different colours.
9. Herringbone
Herringbone shirts are popular, more textured shirts for both dress and
casual wear.
Herringbone is essentially a twill that is mirrored when woven to create
the sort of a “V-shaped” look.
The fabric’s name comes from its resemblance to the bones of a
herring fish.
10. Linen
Linen fabrics are incredibly breathable and, are typically made to be
worn in hot climates.
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Linen is made from fiber of the flax plant, and can be very labour
intensive to produce.
Linen also tends to wrinkle more easily than cotton and generally feels
much more relaxed because of this, as a result some people prefer
cotton/linen blended shirts as you can achieve much of the coolness
of a linen shirt while reducing the wrinkling.
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