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Browse all 3sixteen button-ups →Short Sleeve Work Shirt ~ Ink Grid Dobby
The verdict
Fit
Work-shirt cuts are practical: roomy through the body, with reinforced pocket placement and a slightly wider neck. Grid dobby adds texture without bulk. Size true.
Quality
Grid dobby weaves are durable and resist pilling; 3sixteen's work-shirt line emphasizes seam reinforcement and pocket durability. Typical of a well-made utility shirt.
Is the price fair?
USD 198 is fair for a patterned work shirt with reinforced construction from a builder-focused brand. You're not paying for branding.
Best for
Those who rotate work shirts and value functional pockets and reinforced seams over a tailored silhouette.
Care
Dobby weaves are low-maintenance; machine wash and tumble dry. The grid pattern hides minor wear.
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
