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Utility Chambray Shirt ~ Washed Indigo

Name: 3sixteen Utility Chambray Shirt ~ Washed Indigo
Brand: 3sixteen
SKU: 3sixteen-utility-chambray-shirt-washed-indigo
Price: 220 USD

Button-Ups

$220

The verdict

Washed chambray utility shirt for workwear-inflected casual wear; mid-premium pricing justified by chambray quality and functional design.

Fit

Utility cut means structured, functional pockets and a fuller silhouette suited to layering or casual wear. Washed indigo reads softer than raw.

Quality

Chambray is more durable than poplin; washed indigo adds comfort and texture. 3sixteen's utility builds are made for frequent, serious wear.

Price check

At $220, mid-premium for a chambray utility. Strong value if the washed finish and functional pockets matter to your daily rotation.

Best for

Workwear-inflected casual wearers and those seeking a layering shirt that reads approachable and well-made.

Care

Gentle wash in cool water to prevent indigo bleeding; air-dry to preserve the washed finish.

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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