Merz has been on our list for quite some time. Can you believe they've been around for 111 years? That's currently our oldest brand! They've stuck around because they do something quite incredible with basics. They stand behind the idea that basics can be something to get excited about. So they create the best and put their iconic branding on just the tags. We're so happy to introduce this German line to our store. In the same way we correlate Japanese production to meticulous attention to detail, we correlate German production to impeccable engineering. We hope you love these super-engineered basics!
Their henleys have the best buttons and clock in at at a super light weight that's built for the hottest summer days. These have the wonderful aesthetic of a visible horizontal loopwheeled line throughout. It's super subtle, so you'll have to look closely. They're so soft that these feel like a henley you've been wearing for years. An original flea market find from 1911 is the template for this "worker button-up shirt". Special attention is paid to the authentic processing of the neckline! The collar is turned over very finely by hand twice requiring incredible skill. This is exactly how the neckline of this shirt was originally processed 100 years ago since comfortable modern edging machines did not yet exist. In addition, the attached button placket made of cotton fabric and the original laundry buttons make this shirt a special eye-catcher.
- 67% cotton / 33% viscose
- classic fit
- straight hem
- loopwheeled and therefore no sideseams
- 1-2 inches extra length depending on size, as garment may shrink in the first wash
- patch button border made of cloth
- authentic fabric-clad buttons
- remarkable, puristic neckline design
- interior neck patch
- authentic flat knitted cuffs on sleeves
- maximum comfort: triangular patch under the arms
- gentle to the skin, free of chemical additives
- completely made in Germany
|
Chest |
Length |
Shoulder |
Sleeve |
| 4/S |
18.11 |
28.35 |
16.73
|
26.57 |
| 5/M |
19.29
|
28.94 |
17.13
|
26.97 |
| 6/L |
20.47
|
29.52 |
17.52
|
27.36
|
| 7/XL |
21.65
|
30.12 |
18.31
|
27.75 |
| 8/XXL |
22.83
|
30.71
|
18.7
|
28.15
|
A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes: We've known these henleys fit small for some time. Shop owner Tommy is wearing a size XL in this piece, and while it's a bit long a roomy up front you have to be prepared for 1-2" of shrinkage. We would highly suggest sizing up at least once. Tommy is 5'10," 165lbs, with a 40" chest, and typically wears a North American M, and a Japanese L.
