Samurai's heavyweight contest flannel work shirt is the winning entry from the Samurai April Truth flannel project held in 2023. After more than a year of careful production, from fabric weaving to sewing, this exceptional shirt is finally here. Crafted in Niigata Prefecture, the birthplace of yarn-dyed fabrics, this flannel is thick yet soft, offering a textured feel that’s perfect for any occasion.
True to the Samurai legacy, the construction is impeccable, featuring nut buttons, triple chain-stitched side seams with a distinct run-off, and reinforced double-fabric forearms for enhanced durability. The shirt showcases warp and weft yarns made from very thick heavyweight yarns, typically used in heavyweight denim, with the warp utilizing double threads for increased strength. Slub yarns in the weft add a unique rough texture.
Noteworthy details abound, with cuffs, collar, and button panel adorned with a Samurai guarantee label.
This shirt from Samurai is truer to size compared to other upper garments from the brand, such as t-shirts or jackets, which tend to run small. This is because the brand offers an overseas fit for Western customers in some pieces like this, so we recommend choosing your usual size. However, as always, we recommend consulting our size chart for the perfect fit.
Samurai jeans have become a legend in the Japanese denim scene. Created in Osaka by Toru Nogami in 1997, Samurai represents the perfection of Japanese tradition, with its iconography of Sengoku-era Samurais and the search for the best and nothing but the best through materials, artisan garment-making techniques and unique detailing.