FILSON Fly Fishing Shirt mens

• UPF Ratings: Light Blue has a less than UPF 15 rating. Desert Tan has a UPF 15 rating. Olive Green, Burgundy and Taupe all have a 50+ UPF rating - the maximum rating possible. (All fabrics are tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 183-2000. UPF values are based on ASTM Standard D 6630-00.)
• Feather Cloth, 3 oz. 100% cotton broadcloth, 1 ply by 1 ply, untreated.
• Feathercloth is extremely lightweight and breathable.
• Provides incredibly cool comfort even in the hottest conditions.
• Long sleeves. Adjustable cuffs.
• Straight collar (not a button-down collar).
• Collar stays are flat plastic tabs inserted into the collar to prevent the corners from curling.
• Sleeve tabs allow you to roll up your sleeves and button them in place.
• Relaxed shoulders and large armholes for superior mobility.
• 2 extra large chest pockets with VELCRO® brand flaps.
• VELCRO® brand fastenings are convenient for saltwater fishing (snaps might rust).
• Left chest pocket has 1 smaller pocket inside for fishing pliers, forceps, or sunglasses.
• 2 smaller chest pockets with covered plastic zippers.
• Zippers are plastic, but the zipper slides and pulls are cast zinc with enamel paint.
• 2 brass eyelets on each pocket flap, and 1 brass eyelet on the bottom of the right pocket.
• 2 brass grommet tabs (1 on each chest pocket) for attaching zingers or lanyards.
• "FILSON" embroidery on left pocket flap.
• Pleat in center of back. No hanging loop in back.
• 7 distinctive "C.C. Filson Co. 1897" buttons, plus 1 spare button on the front shirttail.
• Common Uses: Fly fishing or saltwater flats fishing, in tropical or warm climates.
• Weight: approx. 9 oz.
• Imported.

Care Instructions:
Professional dry cleaning is recommended if you want to avoid shrinkage completely.

Feather Cloth is machine washable. Even though it has been preshrunk, it is still possible that Feather Cloth may shrink an additional 2-3% over several washings, especially if washed in warm or hot water, and thrown in a machine dryer. To minimize shrinkage, machine wash in cold water, and line dry.

How does Feather Cloth look after it has been washed? Do I need to iron it?
Since it is made from 100% cotton, you may need to iron your Feather Cloth shirt after washing. Feather Cloth is such a lightweight cotton that it does wrinkle easily. On the other hand, it air dries very quickly.

Do Filson Feather Cloth shirts stop mosquito bites?
Filson's personal experience is that mosquitoes cannot bite you through our Feather Cloth, but that isn't going to stop mosquitoes from getting to you through the open neck or the cuffs of your Feather Cloth shirt.

Will Filson Feather Cloth fabric protect me from UVA and UVB radiation?
This is a question that some fishermen ask when considering a purchase, so Filson tested their Feather Cloth fabric for its Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). UPF is a rating for apparel, similar to Sun Protection Factor (SPF) for sunscreen. UPF measures the ability of a garment to block harmful UVA (Ultraviolet Aging) and UVB (Ultraviolet Burning) rays. Filson found that the UPF varies, depending on the color.

• Desert Tan has a UPF 15 rating.
• Light Blue has a less than UPF 15 rating.
• Olive Green, Burgundy and Taupe all have a 50+ UPF rating - the maximum rating possible.