
Shown on 6'0" / 183cm · wearing M
Cocoa Brown Linen Shirt
A warm cocoa brown in 100% linen. Linen has a natural slub texture, subtle variation in the weave that gives the fabric depth a plain cotton shirt never has. It starts with a slight crispness and gets softer and more comfortable with every wash. The hollow fibre structure breathes actively, moving heat away from the body rather than holding it. Brown in linen reads rich and grounded. It pairs with almost every neutral in a wardrobe and looks more deliberate the more you wear it.
100% linen · Full sleeve · Regular fit · Cutaway collar · Azo-free dyes · Corozo buttons · Ethically made in India
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Linen comes from the flax plant, one of the oldest cultivated crops on earth. It needs no irrigation beyond rainfall, no pesticides, and every part of the plant gets used. The fabric it produces is stronger than cotton, gets softer with every wash, and breathes actively through the day.
Our linen is woven at a mid-weight that sits between a summer cloth and an all-year one. It has a natural slub — slight irregularities in the weave that are not flaws but the character of the fibre. No two metres are identical.
The oatmeal tone is undyed. What you're seeing is the natural colour of the flax. That means no chemical treatment against the skin, and a colour that deepens slightly and settles beautifully over time.
The Detail
- Linen has more character than cotton and more drape than hemp. The natural slub in the weave gives the fabric a visible texture, present but not loud. It starts slightly crisp and softens with washing and wear, becoming something that moves with the body rather than against it. Breathes actively through the day. Naturally wrinkle resistant enough for most occasions. The slight natural texture means it always looks intentional.
- 100% linen. Hollow fibre construction breathes actively and moves heat away from the body. Gets softer with every wash, improves over time rather than wearing out. Natural slub texture gives it depth plain cotton cannot replicate. No synthetic blends, no chemical finishes. Corozo buttons from tagua palm. Made in fair-wage units in small batches.
- Machine wash cold. Dry in shade. No tumble drying. Linen softens with every wash. This is the fabric improving, not degrading. If needed, iron on medium heat while slightly damp. Azo-free dyes keep the cocoa brown stable and skin-safe through repeated washing.
- Cocoa brown anchors a wardrobe quietly. Pair with off-white, cream, or beige trousers for a tonal earthy palette. Wear with olive or khaki for a full-natural look. Works with dark indigo denim for contrast. Tuck it in with chinos for a smart-casual look, leave it out with linen trousers for a relaxed one. The cutaway collar holds its structure well with the top button open.
Made Honestly
Better isn't a claim here. It's the build.
GOTS Organic
Certified organic cotton, from soil to stitch.
Fair-Wage Workshops
Made in India. Workers paid fairly, always.
Zero Plastic
No synthetic fibres. No plastic trim. None.
Azo-Free Dyes
Skin-safe chemistry. Safe against the body all day.
Corozo Buttons
Cut from tagua palm. Not plastic.
Compostable Pack
Plastic-free packaging. Returns to soil.
FAQs
Quick answers.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash. Avoid tumble drying — air dry flat or on a hanger. Do not bleach. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp, or steam. The fabric gets softer and better with every wash
Yes — linen wrinkles naturally and that's part of its character. The creases soften with wear and give the fabric its relaxed, lived-in look. If you prefer a crisper finish, a light steam while slightly damp works well.
Linen does shrink slightly after the first wash — usually 3–5%. Our shirts are pre-washed to minimise this. Wash in cold water and air dry to keep the fit consistent over time.
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