With its classic fit and round neck, this T-shirt has a simple yet distinguished look that's perfect for all occasions. Made in Germany with high-quality materials on a traditional loopwheeler, this piece is crafted for timeless style and lasting comfort. The heavyweight 2-thread fabric provides structure and durability, while the irregular knit pattern evolves with wear and washing, gradually revealing the iconic circular knitting.
Classic Fit.
- classic crew neck
- high-quality baseball stitching on sleeves and hem
- triangular inserts under the arm
- no side seams
- regular length
- tubular, close-to-body and timeless, never tight
- loopwheeled in Germany
- 100% organic cotton
- 2-thread cotton
- durable all-natural fabric
- fully recyclable
- 7.2oz/sq.yd. | 245g/sqm
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We recommend sizing up as the fit runs slightly smaller than standard American sizing.
This garment was made in Germany on original loopwheelers. Made with patience, peace, and a lot of experience, these machines revolve at a very slow speed and require artisan craftsmanship to operate.
Founded in 1911 by Balthasar Merz in the Swabian Alb region of Germany, Merz b. Schwanen began as a traditional maker of high-quality undergarments for local workers. For nearly a century, the factory utilized specialized circular knitting machines to create durable, comfortable basics. However, as industrial fast-fashion rose in the late 20th century, the original brand eventually ceased production.
The modern revival occurred in 2011, exactly 100 years after its founding, when designer Peter Plotnicki discovered a vintage Merz b. Schwanen Henley at a flea market. Captivated by the unique "loopwheeled" fabric, he and his partner Gitta tracked down the original factory and restored its antique, 100-year-old machinery.