Birch Cotton Work Shirt
"Excellent quality material and fit. A very comfortable and versatile overshirt."
Soft, breathable, and gentle on the skin, cotton is a dependable fibre for everyday wear. Its natural structure supports airflow and temperature regulation, while its strength ensures durability and easy care.
We source our cotton yarns from specialist spinners in India, where long-established expertise ensures consistent comfort and reliable performance.
Naturally gentle and skin-friendly, becoming softer with every wash.
Strong, durable fibres resist pilling and withstand everyday wear and washing.
Allows air to circulate and absorbs moisture to help regulate temperature.
Hardwearing, low-maintenance, and designed for regular washing.
Naturally suited to sensitive skin and those prone to irritation.
A renewable, biodegradable fibre with a lighter environmental footprint.
This piece is made by skilled knitters in our family-owned factory in Navsari, using the same standards and oversight as our British production. As the home town of the Paul James family, Navsari has long been central to our expertise in fine knitwear.
By owning and operating the factory ourselves, we retain full control over quality and materials, resulting in well-made knitwear designed to last and priced fairly, straight from the factory floor.
Overall rating: 4.857143 / 5 from 49 reviews.
This midweight cotton work shirt is highly praised for its quality, smart appearance, and excellent fit. Made from 100% cotton, it offers durability, breathability, and a comfortable feel. Customers appreciate its quick delivery and machine-washable convenience.
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"Excellent quality material and fit. A very comfortable and versatile overshirt."
"No llegó completo! Solo llegaron tres de cuatro prendas compradas y ni Como reclamar! Esta app de SHOP no es buena, no la recomiendo."
"Lovely soft feel; and it's great as an overshirt for Autumn"
"I love this work shirt! The cut and material is wonderful and the Paul James quality is apparent as usual. I will wear this over a t-shirt I reckon and expect favourable comments from friends."
"I bought this in dark green and I am very pleased with it. The colour is rich, understated and easy to wear, and the fabric feels substantial without being heavy. It has the look of a smart overshirt but the comfort of knitwear, which makes it very versatile. The quality feels excellent for the price. The knit has good structure, the buttons feel premium, and the pockets give it a useful relaxed style without making it look too casual. It works well over a T shirt and looks best worn open or partly buttoned. Fit wise, I would say it is true to size but slightly neat when fully buttoned, especially if you are between sizes or prefer a looser fit. For me, that is fine because I mainly bought it as a layering piece rather than as a fully buttoned shirt. Overall, it feels like a well made, practical and stylish piece that should get a lot of wear. A very good buy and beautifully packaged in a cotton drawstring bag."
"Grea! “work shirt/jacket”. Can dress it up or down, and very comfortable. Fits perfectly."
"Love your stuff. Classy - not flashy"
"Beautifully made. Lovely weight and easy worn."
"Great quality and perfect fit."
"I have bought a number of pieces from Paul James and I’m always more than happy with the quality, fit , service and price. Definitely my first choice for knitwear. At least on a par with or better than more expensive brands such as John Smedley and Sunspel."
Our men's knitwear collections offers a variety of styles, including cardigans, zip jumpers, v-neck, buttonless, crew neck, roll neck, and mock neck, in contemporary designs and seasonal colors that are both stylish and sophisticated. All of our chunky and fine knit sweaters are made in-house, using the world's finest natural fibre yarns, ensuring that our knits are warm, breathable, comfortable, and long-lasting. Because we don't involve any intermediaries in our production chain, we are able to offer our knitwear at a fair price without compromising quality.
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