Material Guide Book


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Brushed

The Brushed shirt is the ultimate cosy winter piece, sumptuously soft to touch.

DNA:

Brushed: 100% organic cotton

Fine Brushed: 80% cotton - 20% merino wool

Fine Brushed Linen: 100% Linen

Cashmere Blend: 95% cotton - 5% cashmere for our Fine

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below with similar colours, on a regular cycle, using a liquid detergent and conditioner.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: Across our collection we use a variety of corozo nuts, Urea and finally, ethically sourced shells.

 

Chambray

Chambray___

DNA: 100% cotton.

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below, on a regular cycle, using a liquid detergent and conditioner.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming. Our shirts should be ironed inside out.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: The fabric used in our Core Poplin collection is 100% GOTS certified organic cotton.

 

Cotton Voile

Cotton Voile is a lightweight, plain woven fabric made from 100% cotton. It has a higher thread count than most cottons, which results in a silky, breathable, and soft feel.

DNA: 100% cotton voile.

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below, on a regular cycle, using a liquid detergent and conditioner.  

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: ___

 

Denim

The ideal transitional layering fabric; a wardrobe must-have.

DNA: 50% Organic Cotton and 50% Cotton.

Care: Machine-wash only, in reverse, in cold water (30° C max) and on its own. Our denim can be ironed but only at a cool temperature. Please always refer to the care label inside the shirt.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: After thorough research, a supplier with state of the art technology reducing the water and chemicals usually needed to create denim was selected to create the WNU denim shirt. Bringing denim to our collection has been a considered journey and has been designed to stand the test of time.

 

Hemp

Our answer to sustainable shirting, consider hemp to be the cousin of linen - it’s lightweight, super breathable and gets softer with every wash.

DNA: 100% Organic Hemp.

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below with similar colours, on a regular cycle, using a liquid detergent and conditioner. It can also be dry cleaned.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: Grown without the use of chemicals, hemp is durable, biodegradable and can easily be recycled. As it’s a natural fibre, it also has a long life span, meaning you can keep wearing it for seasons to come.

 

Linen

The Linen fabric is an effortless dream. Its loose weave and breathable nature compliments the WNU’s oversized style perfectly, making this comfortable shirt both easy and cool to wear.

DNA: 100% Linen.

Care: Machine-wash in reverse, in cold water (30 degrees C max), and with similar colours.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding.

Sustainability: Linen is a durable natural fibre derived from the flax plant – it is famously light, whilst remaining strong, making it perfect for long-lasting clothing. The shell used in our buttons is a byproduct from the food industry. 

 

Oxford

A very popular shirting fabric for its versatility; combining comfort with crisp tailoring, it has a hearty feel that is both durable and naturally resistant to wrinkles.

DNA: 100% organic cotton, the Oxford is a versatile shirt. It has cotton’s softness but is thicker than usual; it’s the kind of fabric that gets better with every wear.

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below with similar colours, on a regular cycle, using a liquid detergent and conditioner.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: The fabric used in our Oxford collection is 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. The shell used in our buttons is a byproduct from the food industry.

 

Poplin

Poplin is a versatile, comfortable but stylish fabric. The subtle sheen adds a touch of luxury, allowing you to wear it in both casual and formal situations.  

DNA: 100% cotton.

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below with similar colours, on a regular cycle, using a liquid detergent and conditioner. It can also be dry cleaned.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: The fabric used in our Core Poplin collection is 100% GOTS certified organic cotton.

 

Seersucker

Made from puckered organic cotton it will keep you cool in the sun, creating the Summer collection of dreams.

DNA: 100% Organic Cotton.

Care: Machine-wash in reverse, in cold water (30 degrees C max). The more you wash, the more crinkled the fabric becomes.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding.

Sustainability: The fibre used in our Seersucker collection is 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton.

 

Silk

In our most luxurious fabric yet, the Silk has a fluid drape and a rich, smooth finish that slips onto the skin with ease. This shirt adds the perfect touch of elegance to every outfit.

DNA: 100% Silk.

Care: WNU’s Silk shirts are very special and as such, we always recommend taking them to your local dry cleaner.

In place of folding your silks, hang them on padded hangers. If you need to transport them, while traveling, for example, we recommend using a clothes cover.

Avoid dry cleaning bills too frequently by spot-treat where necessary.

Sustainability: Made from the highest quallity of silk. The Mother of Pearl buttons are sourced from nature, biodegradable and a natural byproduct.

 

Tencel

The Tencel is crinkle and crease free, making this shirt a go-to for anything from workwear wardrobes to dinner party dressing.

DNA: 100% Tencel

Care: Machine-wash in reverse, in cold water (30 degrees C max), and with similar colours.  

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: Tencel is made from a form of regenerated wood pulp. It consists of cellulose fibers, made by dissolving pulp and then reconstituting it by spinning and when used alone, as we do, the fabric is biodegradable.

 

Weave

Woven using Cotton and Linen yarns. This blend brings the best of both fibres, resulting in a soft, comfortable, and breathable fabric which wrinkles less than linen.

DNA: A combination of Cotton and Linen

Care: Machine wash at 30°C or below with similar colours, on a gentle cycle using a liquid detergent and conditioner.

Hang to air dry after a quick shake, and to ease the ironing effort, always hang on a hanger. If possible, avoid direct sunlight unless the fabric is white, and never tumble dry.

Ironing is optional due to the relaxed nature of the shirt but is recommended for a pressed finish. It’s an easy fabric to iron: make sure the shirt is reversed, use medium-high heat (150-200ºC), and finish by steaming.

We would always recommend rolling instead of folding to help reduce wrinkles.

Sustainability: The shell used in our buttons is a byproduct from the food industry.