Name: Buzz Rickson's BR26082 Cotton Covert Work Shirt Black
Brand: BUZZ RICKSON'S
SKU: BR-26082-SH-BK-S
Price: 180.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

A faithful reproduction of 1940s–50s military work shirts, crafted by Buzz Rickson's in Japan from cotton covert fabric — a durable, chambray-like cloth with subtle tonal variation designed to disguise wear and stains.

Buzz Rickson's BR26082 Cotton Covert Work Shirt Black

Fit Notes: This shirt fits true to size and is sized by neck measurement (14, 15, 16, 17, 18). As a reference, a size 16 fits similarly to a standard American Large. We recommend taking your usual size for a comfortable fit. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it with your best-fitting shirt to ensure the right fit.

Alex is 182 cm (5'11") tall, weighs 75 kg (165 lbs), and wears a size 15 (M) in this shirt. He typically wears a size M or L in American brands.

cm inch

SIZE	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	106	109	116	120	126
Shoulder	44.5	46	49	51	53
Waist	53	54.5	58	60	63
Opening	54	55	59	61	64
Lenght	67	69	73	75	76.5
Sleeve	58.5	59	62	63.5	66.5

To make sure that you choose the right size, we recommend that you take a tape measure to size a favourite garment from your wardrobe and compare its measurements to the sizing chart of the garment you are about to acquire (How we measure our clothes).

The Buzz Rickson's Cotton Covert Work Shirt is a meticulous reproduction of the military work shirts produced during the 1940s and 1950s, when cotton covert was one of the defining fabrics in American workwear.

Cotton covert was developed to meet the demands of hard labor. By twisting colored and white threads together into a single yarn, then weaving them into a chambray-like cloth, manufacturers created a fabric with subtle shade variations across its surface. These tonal shifts served a practical purpose — helping to disguise stains and wear in the field — while giving the fabric a refined, textured appearance that sets it apart from standard workshirts.

Construction follows the standards of the original military-issued versions. The shirt features double chain-stitched seams throughout for extra strength, side seam gussets for improved mobility and durability at stress points, and urea cat-eye metal buttons — a period-correct detail faithful to the era. The spread collar and two chest pockets complete the classic work shirt silhouette.

The fit is regular and comfortable, designed for both function and versatility. It pairs effortlessly with jeans, chinos, or layered under a vest — a timeless piece that transitions naturally from workwear to everyday wear. The fabric has been one-washed to eliminate shrinkage.

Fit Notes: This shirt fits true to size and is sized by neck measurement (14, 15, 16, 17, 18). As a reference, a size 16 fits similarly to a standard American Large. We recommend taking your usual size for a comfortable fit. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it with your best-fitting shirt to ensure the right fit.

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• 100% cotton covert fabric with chambray-like texture
• Regular fit
• Double chain-stitched construction
• Spread collar
• Two chest pockets
• Side seam gussets
• Urea cat-eye metal buttons
• One-wash finish — no shrinkage expected
• Made in Japan

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