Over Shirt Tencil Linen – Mandarin Collar ~ Camel

The OVER SHIRT DENIM is a classic non-european® shirt style ~ designed & handcrafted by our in-house production facility in Cape Town, South Africa! The names of all the people whose hands have handled this item are printed on the garment label inside the product.

The designers’ attention to detail is noted in the meticulous design, fine craftsmanship and premium trimmings displayed in this unisex shirt. ‘

‘With such great Natural Quality, Classic Style and Timeless Design you can rest assured, this shirt will last for seasons to come.’

 

How-To Complete your look:

‘Wear it over your favourite non-european® Round Neck Tee. Style it with our Waxed Denim or Ramie Cotton Skinnies and complete your look with a signature non-european® belt, festival pouch or saddle bag – as seen on the accessory page of our website.’

 

Textile:

90% Linen 10% Tencil

 

Durability, comfort & breathability is top priority for non-european® designers, Louis & Tarien Erasmus who prefer to use only the highest quality, natural fabrics for their menswear collection.

‘We hand-picked this 100% Linen fabric specifically for this shirt. Linen is highly absorbent, offers exceptional breathability and it is famous for its antibacterial properties and durability.’

 

 

What is Tencil?

Tencil is a fibre made from wood pulp of trees grown and replaced on specialized tree farms. Unlike most cellulosic fabrics, Tencil is produced using recyclable, earth-friendly solvents. As a naturally derived fibre, Tencil is also biodegradable.

‘We regard Tencil as the best quality fabric because…

‘it is more absorbent, breathes more and is less prone to wrinkles than cotton, softer than silk and cooler than linen.’

Tencil is a great year-round fabric – it has a thermo-regulating characteristic keeping you warm in the winter, yet cool in the summer. Plus, it is very long lasting and not prone to becoming thin with wash and ware. Like cotton it is quite unique in the fact that it can actually improve with time!

 

What is Linen?

Linen is a Natural, cellulosic fiber made from the stem of the flax plant, one of the oldest plants and oldest textiles in human history.

‘We regard Linen as the best quality fabric because the stiffer yarn with natural slubs produces a unique, rich texture which adds dimension to any outfit. The fabric itself is also more lustrous (brighter & slightly silky) and dyes very well.’

 

• Linen is highly absorbent and dries quickly wicking moisture away from your skin – offering exceptional breathability.
• Constructed out of hollow fibers, linen acts as a natural insulator – keeping you cool in the summer and warm in winter.
• The strong flax fibers also make it extremely durable and more winter ready.
• Linen softens the more it is used and washed and can last decades when cared for correctly.

 

How to care for my Tencil Linen garment?

‘Most Tencil linen products are machine washable at no more than 20C, and because linen is so quick to dry there’s usually no need to tumble dry. We recommend hanging the product straight from the machine, stretching it back into position and leaving it to finish. No need for ironing as creases and wrinkles is a part of the character of linen.’

 

Does Tencil Linen shrink?

‘Tencil Linen tends to shrink, as it is a natural fabric – you should expect your tencil linen garment to shrink 1-3% after the first wash.’

 

Why is Tencil Linen clothing more expensive?

‘Linen is expensive because harvesting linen and turning it into fiber is a much longer and more difficult process than with other fabrics. Unlike other plants, the flax plant cannot be mowed, but must be pulled up by the roots.Furthermore, the inelasticity of the strong flax fibre causes it to break easily in the production process pushing production costs up.’

‘In comparison to other fabric types, Tencil can also be rather expensive. Production of Tencil tends to be a costlier process; however, Tencil garments could last longer and save you time on washing and ironing, which makes the cost difference somewhat difficult to quantify.’