- Garage Inspired Shirt
- 7 ounce yarn dyed wool blend from Japan
- Camp collar
- 1/8” double needle stitch detail
- Custom corozo fisheye buttons
- Custom labels from USA
- Raw
- 70% Wool, 18% Polyester, 7% Nylon, 5% Acrylic
- Sewn in USA
1950s Industrial Design Meets Japanese Wool Mastery
Founded in San Juan Capistrano, California, by brothers Matt and Andrew Brodrick, Freenote Cloth is globally celebrated for taking mid-century American workwear icons and upgrading them through world-class fabric development. The Dayton shirt draws its design inspiration directly from vintage garage and mechanic shirts worn across North America during the 1950s. By incorporating a open camp collar and a clean dual-pocket layout, the Dayton captures the relaxed yet functional spirit of mid-century utility wear while offering a modern, comfortable drape.
Heavyweight Japanese Textile Innovation and USA Craftsmanship
Unlike standard cotton work shirts, the Dayton utilizes an exclusive 7 oz Japanese yarn-dyed wool blend. The combination of 70% wool with synthetic structure fibers creates a fabric that provides rich insulation against cold weather while maintaining high resistance to abrasion and shape distortion. Left in its raw, unwashed state, the yarn-dyed Harlequin pattern exhibits deep tonal contrast that softens and molds naturally to your movements over time. Finished with Japanese corozo fisheye buttons and precision double-needle stitching, it serves as a standout standalone piece or an insulating layer over heavy white tees. Whether tried on at our physical shop in Lund, Sweden, or ordered online across Europe, the Dayton delivers an unbeatable mix of heritage style and cold-weather performance.
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