Carhartt Shirts

Carhartt shirts and flannels

Carhartt shirts are cut heavier and warmer than an ordinary shirt, which is what lets them double as a light jacket through the cooler months. The range covers brushed flannel shirts, plain work shirts and fleece-lined shirt jackets, in cotton weights that hold their shape and take repeated washing. Worn open over a t-shirt or buttoned up under a duck jacket, a Carhartt shirt is one of the most useful layers in the range for the changeable weather most of the year brings.

Flannel shirts for warmth

Flannel is brushed cotton, which traps a little warmth and gives the shirt its soft feel. Carhartt flannels are made in a heavier weight than a fashion flannel, so they wear longer and work as a genuine mid layer rather than a light overshirt. The check patterns are the classic look, and the weight makes them a natural choice for cool, damp days when a t-shirt is not enough but a full jacket is too much.

Shirt jackets and fleece-lined styles

A shirt jacket, or shirt jac, is cut heavier again and often lined, so it works as a warm mid layer or a light jacket on its own. Fleece-lined styles add real warmth for cold mornings while keeping the easy, unstructured feel of a shirt. These are the styles to reach for when you want more warmth than a flannel but less bulk than a duck jacket, and they layer neatly under a heavier coat when the weather turns.

Rugged Flex and work shirts

Some shirts use Rugged Flex, Carhartt's stretch construction, so the shirt moves with you on an active day rather than pulling across the shoulders. Plainer work shirts keep it simple and hard wearing for the job. Across the range the priority is the same: a shirt that holds up to real wear and washing rather than one built for looks alone. The fabric and any stretch are listed on each product page.

Fit and sizing

Carhartt shirts are cut with room to layer over a t-shirt, so they sit comfortably as a mid layer without pulling. If you want a closer fit and you are between sizes, take the smaller one; if you plan to layer heavily, keep your usual size. The fit and lining are noted on each product page so you can tell a light flannel from a warmer shirt jacket.