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   Shell Layers Heritage Shirt: Designed for use with proper highland attire.So, we can tweak the patterns to meet your needs.          Sewn right in Duluth, MN.
Arctic Anorak

We're big fans of history. Look through any illustrated text, and you'll find garments like our Heritage Shirt. Whether it was called a tunic, hunting shirt, or a smock, the long length and generous size offered everyday protection for a range of environments. It worked as a wind breaker in cool temps, and served as protection from the sun and stinging winds in the summer. Ours is a loose blend of several period styles, that's not too awkward for today.

We pre-wash a specially selected 7 ounce cotton, leaving it with a organic feel that's right out of the 1700's. The coarse weave allows natural breathability and puts a bit of  bulk between you and the bugs. There's a double layer placket at the neck, pleated set in sleeves, and a wider cut at the hem to cover your thighs. The fit is romantically large and long. Since it's 100% cotton, so you can shrink it to the size you like. The rugged stainless steel snaps at the wrist and collar are anchored in webbing for a lifetime of service. 

Our fabric is substantial, but still light enough to tuck inside trousers or a kilt. The Heritage Shirt is looks great when worn with a sash or belt. This textile is untreated, so it accepts dye, and weathers with style. We even include a few scraps so you can patch holes as the years go by. Fabric: 7 ounce single fill cotton duck Color: Natural. Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL (XXL by special order.) 

 
Sizing for Shell layers. <approx>
Height Weight Size
5'5"-5'7" 130-150 LBS. S
5'7"-5'9" 150-180 LBS. M
5'9"-5'11" 180-210 LBS. L
5'11"-6'2" 210-240 LBS. XL
6'2"-6'5" 240-270 LBS. XXL

  Heritage Shirt with collar closed
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Documentarian Bert Poffe, living and learning with the Anishnabe in Quebec

Documentarian Bert Poffe of Belgium. Living and learning with the Anishnabe in Quebec. 

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