Know you Merchandise- Dress Shirt

A Shirt ( also called in US as dress shirt) is a garment with a collar,sleeves with cuffs and full vertical opening with buttons or snaps ( Wikipedia).

Anatomy of Shirt

An amazing website to learn the anatomy of shirt is here. I am reproducing a part of the images from that site.

Collars: Source

Cuffs: Source

Fibers

Mens shirts are available in 100% cotton, Polyester/cotton (6.5-7.5$), 100% silk, Spandax/cotton, 100%  organic cotton, Spandex polyester and 100% polyester.  They are also available in viscose/cotton blend.  

Features of Fabrics

The USP of fabric on which they are sold at can be anti-wrinkle, anti-shrink, breathable, anti-pilling, Eco-Friendly and quick dry. 

Styles

Mostly they are available in Long sleeve and short sleeve. 

Source

The important producing contries are China, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. 

Surface Techniques/Design Features

They can be yarn dyed, plain dyed, printed, tye-dyed, washed, embroidered (Embroidered shirt on 100% cotton  is available for 14-16$ per piece at an MOQ of 1500 pcs), garment dyed or even beaded. 

Fabrics

They are availble in solid colors, stripes or plaids. Important fabrics are broadcloth( A popular fabric 40 x 40, 133 x 72, 100% Cotton - yarn dyed Shirts available at 5-7$ at a moq of 800 pcs), poplin, dobby, twill, herringbone, flannel, valour and batik. Men's oxford is generally made of CVC ( Chief Value Cotton - 60/40 Cotton polyester), 108 x 58, 100D x 32s/2(100% Cotton)

Seasons

They are available for all four seasons. They are available in S, M, L , XL or XXL

Fits


Shirts are available in three different fits: Comfort fits: wider fits for comfort, Classic Fit: traditional fit and  Slim Fit: it sits close to the body.

You can have a look at different shirts here.