The Chambray Shirt
119 €
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89 €
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- French Chambray woven in France by Telatex
- 100% organic cotton shirt made in Portugal
- Comfortable tailored cut that works tucked in or worn out
Blue-collar elegance
Introducing the Paris-Texas capsule collection
A true blue
Chambray, a very French fabric
An icon of the workwear wardrobe, chambray is a fabric invented in the 16th century in the small French town that gave it its name: Cambrai. With tradition in mind, we went looking for a French weaver to make our shirt, and we found what we were looking for with the experienced folks at Telatex. You can trust them to deliver the required high-quality you’ve asked for.
Anatomy of Chambray
Woven in a plain weave, chambray combines a dense white weft thread and an indigo warp thread, producing its characteristic marled blue hue. It is the first cousin of denim, with a distinctive grain and texture reminiscent of Oxford weave. Whether worn over a T-shirt, next to the skin or dressed up with a jacket, it always catches the eye.
A spot-on fit
In terms of fit, we're aiming for an accommodating, tailored cut. It's a balancing act that can be worn both tucked in or out, so you can combine it with everything from the most casual to formal outfits.
The beauty of the button-down collar
Legend has it that button-down collars come straight from the first sports shirts worn in India by polo players. ‘Polo shirts’ if you will. At the time, the collars were fastened down to prevent them from flapping in the players’ faces. Clever. Today, this function is primarily aesthetic but continues to convey this sporting heritage, an emblem of casual elegance.
It's in the pocket
Whether for a screwdriver or a packet of unfiltered Gauloises, the breast pocket has served a variety of purposes over the decades. More decorative these days, it remains an inseparable element of the Chambray shirt, structuring the silhouette and marking its utilitarian roots. We've obviously kept it on ours, reinforced with sturdy stitching.
The finishing touch
We've put our trust in our partners at Ribul, just south of Porto, to make your Chambray Shirt. They’re in charge of the make right up to the finishing touches, and we know from experience they complete each step with great skill. After dyeing at Mathelin apprêts teinture (France) and weaving in France, this final Portuguese stage concludes a 100% European production, like everything else in our wardrobe.
Easy care
Caring for the Chambray Shirt is pretty much plain sailing. Just pop it in the wash at 30°C. Avoid the tumble dryer, just stick it on a hanger and dry away from direct sunlight. Easy.
It's your turn
The Chambray Shirt is basically the Gallic equivalent of the cowboy Western shirt. Celebrated for its quiet elegance, it’s more relaxed than a formal suit but more refined than denim. Versatile and full of character, it adds texture and personality to any outfit and has been a staple of French workers for decades.
All production steps for your Chambray Shirt
What goes into making your Chambray Shirt? The materials have travelled a total of 7,930 km (4,927 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the organic cotton
Farming cooperatives Turkey
Spinning
Berto Italy
Labels: REACH, OCS, GRS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Dyeing
Mathelin Apprêts Teinture France
Weaving
Telatex France
Garment Make
Ribul Portugal
Transport
Road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to give you as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Chambray Shirt we produce expressed in simple terms. There’s no point hiding from it:
4 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 36.7 km (22.8 miles) by car.
5 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of growing 83.6 kg of apples.
93.8 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 32 h of heating (in average flat).
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, the cost of which is automatically calculated at checkout. For all deliveries to the UK, within the European Union, Switzerland and Norway we charge a flat fee of 9€. For other European countries we charge 15€, please check our FAQ for the full list of countries included. All other countries are charged at 25€.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item in no time. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we work hard on our products, but we won’t take it personally if, for whatever reason, you change your mind about the item you’ve preordered. We’re all friends here, you can tell us straight. So long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we will give you a full refund. No worries. For more details see our terms and conditions.