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Browse all 3sixteen button-ups →Crosscut Flannel ~ Royal Blue Plaid
The verdict
Fit
3sixteen flannels are typically substantial and cut with room for layering. Sizing runs true, and the weight should feel present without bulk.
Quality
Expect tight weaving and solid seam construction; this flannel should soften with wear while holding its shape, typical of 3sixteen's mid-to-premium output.
Is the price fair?
At $200, this is a premium flannel—justified if the fabric weight and finish quality are noticeably above mass-market alternatives.
Best for
Anyone building a year-round wardrobe who wants a flannel that doesn't feel disposable and pairs well with denim or chinos.
Care
Wash cold and hang dry to slow fading; flannel fibers can pill slightly if tumbled in warm water.
What owners report about 3sixteen button-ups
3sixteen's button-up range is anchored by the Crosscut Flannel, which editorial coverage describes as a heavy, all-cotton Japanese fabric with a brushed interior, chainstitch run-offs, and enamel buttons that are expected to wear and chip over time. A three-year owner review of the indigo knit version reports the shirt stayed in heavy rotation but the elbows eventually wore through the outer layer and needed patching, with fading concentrated at the cuffs and other high-wear areas. The same reviewer describes the fit as slim and tailored, with slight give in the fabric that keeps it unrestrictive.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently point to the substantial Japanese flannel fabric and visible construction detail as the reason these shirts stay in rotation for years.
- Watch out for
- In long-term wear the elbows are the first failure point — one three-year review reports them wearing through and needing patches — and the enamel buttons are expected to crack and chip with use.
- Sizing
- The Crosscut Flannel fits on the slim, tailored side; a long-term reviewer advises taking your usual 3sixteen shirt size, noting the fabric's slight stretch gives some leeway.
About 3sixteen's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: [Worn] 3sixteen Indigo Knit Crosscut Flannel - Three Year Review - Withered Fig · 3sixteen Crosscut Flannels are Back for Fall - Heddels
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