- Western Shirt
- 6.5 ounce cotton wool blend from Japan
- 1/8” double needle stitch detail
- Western style front and back yokes on bias cut
- Custom antique pearl barrel snaps from Japan
- Real horn top button from Italy
- Custom labels from USA
- 53% Cotton, 47% Wool
- Made in USA
The Evolution of American Ranchwear and Western Heritage
The Western shirt is a cornerstone of classic Americana, originally created for ranchers, cowboys, and outdoor workers who required tear-away snap closures and durable shoulder reinforcement. Freenote Cloth, founded in San Juan Capistrano, California, by brothers Matt and Andrew Brodrick, elevates this iconic silhouette by fusing authentic Western functional details with world-class textile development. The Western Scout Flannel honors classic ranchwear traditions through its bias-cut front and back yokes, which highlight the geometric grid of the shadow plaid while allowing natural movement across the shoulders.
Japanese Cotton-Wool Fabric Mastery and American Construction
Unlike standard heavy cotton flannels, the Western Scout utilizes an exclusive 6.5 oz Japanese fabric blending 53% premium cotton with 47% natural wool. This specialized blend offers the soft, breathable touch of cotton alongside the temperature-regulating, insulating properties of fine wool, resulting in a shirt that provides cozy warmth without heavy bulk. Finished with Japanese antique pearl barrel snaps, an Italian horn top button, and precision 1/8" double-needle construction, it represents the ultimate synergy between Japanese textile art and American manufacturing. Whether tried on at our physical shop in Lund, Sweden, or ordered online across Europe, it pairs effortlessly with raw selvedge denim, heavy canvas trousers, and leather boots.
Explore our complete selection of men's flannel shirts and overshirts or discover American-made heritage apparel from Freenote Cloth at Hepcat Store.