Linen Shirts | Shirts By Paul Brown

We have written this blog to help give our customers guidance on when and how to make the most out of our stylish new arrivals linen shirts along with it's history as a leading cloth and the quality materials and the best of British manufacturing that goes within each handmade shirt.

History

Linen is one of the oldest textiles within the world dating back over 30,000 years and was a popular choice among ancient civilisations like the Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.
The best fabric is made using fibres from the flax plant which results in a very strong and absorbent cloth and dries much faster than cotton. As a result it should come as no surprise that it is the ideal choice in hot climates and an essential item if you’re planning to go on a beach holiday among other things.

The Finest Linen

Our new men light linen shirts are sourced from coveted Turkish mill Soktas and we offer them to our discerning customers in two distinct weights; medium and light.

Our medium weight men linen shirts are a little heavier and slightly coarser making them ideal for a good British or Mediterranean summer .

Our light weight men summer linen shirts which include the striped options are extremely comfortable to wear but are better suited to a hotter climate – 25 degrees plus. The perfect choice if your jet setting to the Caribbean for winter among other things but take note that if the temperature drops significantly during the evening take a jacket or jumper as you may start feeling a little chilly.

A Statement Linen Shirt with the best British Buttons and Contrasting Prints

Along with first class linen fabric we finish our men's linen shirts with environmentally friendly and sustainable new arrivals brown Corozo button from British button maker Courtney and co.

As always we turn to Liberty London for contrasting prints inside the collar stand and cuff. For customers

looking for something more subtle we have also included paisley and polka dot finishes from legendary Italian shirting mill Canclini.

Proudly Made in England

Like all our British made clothing our new men linen shirt collection is made in England at our Suffolk factory by experienced tailors and seamstresses. All the shirts are single needle stitched from start to finish and we can guarantee that the quality will be equal if not better than any shirt you would purchase from Savile Row or Jermyn Street.

When to wear linen shirts?

During the day

If you’re wearing a linen shirt during the day then we always recommend a pair of chinos shorts and make sure they are a contrast colour. A white or navy men’s linen shirt always looks great with a beige pair of tailored chino shorts. If you are going for striped or pink linen shirt then I would go for either navy or our light blue shorts as long as you have the confidence to pull it off. Also it always looks cool to either roll the sleeve up or turn the cuffs so you can display the inside contrasting print.

Mens linen shirts for beach

Our mens casual linen shirts are perfect for beach holidays offering our customers a shirt that is stylish with the perfect blend of smart casual. Also a great mens linen shirts for beach wedding

Evening & Formal occasions

If you’re going out to dinner we recommend always switching to men chinos or smart selvedge jeans unless it is still really hot. Our Create Your Own Men's Trousers collection offers customers an unparallel range of waist size and best inside leg options with three builds to guarantee the best fit every time. A linen shirt also is an choice with a tie and suit for more formal occasions.

Footwear

With regards to footwear; smart trainers, flip flops or loafers will all work as long as you have got the best men shorts or men trousers on. If wearing with a suit we recommend brogues or Oxford shoes.

How to Wash and Iron Linen Shirts

we recommend a 30 degree wash. Do not tumble dry and iron the men shirts and sleeve inside out on medium heat

Shipping

We offer free UK shipping on all orders over £50 and free international shipping on orders over £120.

Are linen shirts good?

Linen shirts are a really good men shirt to have in your wardrobe but like all clothing if you want something that is stylish and timeless and will last wash after wash you need to buy quality

Is Linen Good for Summer?

Men linen shirts are fantastic for summer as they keep you really cool on a hot day without compromising on stlye while offering great versaility whether you are pairing it up with a light linen suit or shorts and flip flops.

Is it OK to wear wrinkled linen?

While ironing linen is not the easiest fabric, wrinkles never look great. If you are really strugging hang it over after a shower and let the steam help remove the creases.

Where to buy linen shirts

You can buy men linen shirts on a number of websites including amazon but if you want a luxury British made linen shirt then you have come to the right website. We have been making linen shirts in the UK for over a decade. While we don't currently have a men's linen shirt sale on you can still benefit from 10% all our men clothes by entering the discount code: MAKEITBRITISH on the basket page. In addition for orders over £75 you can add a free pair of men boxer shorts to the order.