Light weight weaves

  • Poplin - The fibres in cotton poplin are closely woven in a simple criss-cross pattern. This means the fabric is strong yet lightweight, making a poplin shirt an excellent choice for warm days. We also have 100% Egyptian cotton poplin shirts, made with two-fold 100 cotton that’s woven from extra-long and silky fibres.
  • Linen - Naturally breathable and cool, linen is a favourite for summertime dressing. It’s woven from the strong fibres of the flax plant, which creates a fabric with a light texture, that softens over time.

Mid-weight weaves

  • Dobby - This classic cotton weave creates a subtly patterned cloth. Using fine yarns results in an understated finish that’s perfect for adding character to a formal shirt, while thicker threads make a more robust fabric. We also have 100% Egyptian cotton dobby shirts for extra strength and silky softness.
  • Royal Oxford - As the name suggests, a Royal Oxford shirt is the most refined of the Oxford styles. The fabric has an elaborate weave that creates a soft, fine cloth, which drapes superbly and has a slight sheen.
  • Pinpoint Oxford - This Oxford shirt is made for the office. The pinpoint weave has a finer appearance than the classic Oxford, making it suited to formal wear.
  • Oxford - The popular Oxford shirt has a basket weave with interlinking warp and weft threads. This weave often combines coloured and white fibres to create a two-tone appearance. It tends to feature in casual shirts, as it has a thicker, more robust texture, which also makes it a great choice for cool weather-wear. We also have Washed Oxfords, which have an extra soft feel!
  • Twill - Twill is that dream shirt fabric – easy to care for and supremely smart. This is thanks to it’s weaving method, which uses twin horizontal yarns under and over vertical threads to produce a distinctive diagonal pattern. The resulting fabric has a flattering drape and it is soft, substantial, and crease-resistant.

Westminster - Our shirt of the season, featuring a unique dobby texture you'll only find at Tyrwhitt. Crafted from 100% mid-weight cotton.

Heavier weight weaves

  • Brushed Flannel - Our Our brushed flannel shirts are made for ultimate comfort. Both sides are the fabric are peached, creating a soft and warm feel. Thanks to their dobby weave, these shirts are a little heavier than regular flannel, making them great for layering during the colder months.

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