Sugar Cane Red Chambray Work Shirt Men's Short Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt Made in Japan (SC39703 / 461A Red / One-Wash)

Sugar Cane Red Chambray Work Shirt Men's Short Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt Made in Japan (SC39703 / 461A Red / One-Wash)

Sugar Cane

This men's short sleeve work shirt is made in Japan by Sugar Cane, a workwear-focused label from Toyo Enterprises known for its vintage-inspired craftsmanship. This piece is based on the classic design character of vintage American work shirts and is made from lightweight 100% cotton red chambray fabric. With Sugar Cane's signature attention to detail throughout, it balances an authentic workwear appearance with everyday wearability in a style that fits naturally into a contemporary casual wardrobe. In terms of fabric, this shirt is made from lightweight 100% cotton chambray. The red chambray fabric shows a finely textured surface created by the combination of red-dyed warp yarns and natural-colored weft yarns. Rather than appearing flat or overly uniform, the fabric displays subtle visual depth with a softly mottled look, natural creasing, and slight irregularity that reflect the natural character of the yarns. This gives the surface a dry, vintage-inspired character typical of traditional chambray work shirts. The fabric offers a balanced feel that combines lightness, moderate crispness, and natural suppleness with a gently structured appearance. As part of the finishing process, the garment has been pre-washed, or one-washed, to help minimize shrinkage and give the fabric a more settled feel from the start. The shirt features short set-in sleeves and a full front button closure rather than a pullover design, finished with cat's-eye resin buttons. The front is built with a six-button placket and vertical buttonholes, while the neckline is finished with a standard collar and separate collar stand. The sleeve openings are folded back and finished with single-needle stitching for a clean, simple construction. The chest features two button-flap patch pockets with rounded lower corners. The left chest pocket flap includes a buttonhole-style pen slot, while the upper corners of both pockets are reinforced with bartacks for added durability. At the back, the shirt is constructed with a subtly curved yoke panel, using a double-layer fabric construction for added structure. The hem is finished in a traditional rounded shirttail shape, with a classic curved profile that drops gently at the front and back and rises toward the side seams. High-stress areas such as the shoulders, armholes, and side seams are sewn with triple-needle stitching. Natural-colored contrast stitching throughout further emphasizes the shirt's vintage workwear character. This item is sized closer to standard U.S./EU sizing and is designed with a comfortable, workwear-inspired relaxed fit that is not overly oversized. Because the overall fit can vary depending on body type, preferred silhouette, and the design of the garment, the actual garment measurements provided may serve as a helpful reference when compared with a similar shirt you already own. As a new Sugar Cane release, it combines vintage aesthetics with the brand's renowned attention to detail and craftsmanship, creating a garment that balances heritage character with everyday wearability.

Gender: Men.

This item is sized closer to standard U.S./EU sizing and is designed with a comfortable, workwear-inspired relaxed fit that is not overly oversized. The garment has been pre-washed, or one-washed, to help minimize shrinkage and give the fabric a more settled feel from the start. Because fit can vary depending on body type, preferred silhouette, and the design of the garment, please refer to the actual garment measurements listed below and compare them with a similar shirt you already own. All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat and are provided in both centimeters and inches. Please note that slight variations may occur due to manual measurement.

Our model is wearing a size S (14-14 1/2). He stands 5'9" (175 cm) tall, weighs 127 lbs (58 kg), and has a 36-inch (91 cm) chest. He typically wears a US/EU size S (36) in most garments.

Approximate Size Reference:
This item is sized closer to standard U.S./EU sizing, with a slightly relaxed work shirt fit that is comfortable without being overly oversized.

Tagged S (14-14 1/2): generally corresponds to US/EU size S, or approximately 36.
Tagged M (15-15 1/2): generally corresponds to US/EU size M, or approximately 38.
Tagged L (16-16 1/2): generally corresponds to US/EU size L, or approximately 40.
Tagged XL (17-17 1/2): generally corresponds to US/EU size XL, or approximately 42.
Tagged XXL (18-18 1/2): generally corresponds to US/EU size XXL, or approximately 44.

The following measurements show the garment itself, not your own body.
Please compare them with a similar shirt from your wardrobe to get a better sense of fit.
In inches
Tagged S (14-14 1/2)__Width: 20.5"__Length: 27.6"__Sleeve: 17.3"(9.1")__Shoulder: 16.9"
Tagged M (15-15 1/2)__Width: 21.7"__Length: 28.7"__Sleeve: 18.1"(9.4")__Shoulder: 17.7"
Tagged L (16-16 1/2)__Width: 22.8"__Length: 29.9"__Sleeve: 18.9"(9.8")__Shoulder: 18.5"
Tagged XL (17-17 1/2)__Width: 24.0"__Length: 30.7"__Sleeve: 20.1"(10.6")__Shoulder: 19.3"
Tagged XXL (18-18 1/2)__Width: 25.2"__Length: 31.5"__Sleeve: 20.9"(11.0")__Shoulder: 20.1"

In centimeters
Tagged S (14-14 1/2)__Width: 52cm__Length: 70cm__Sleeve: 44cm(23cm)__Shoulder: 43cm
Tagged M (15-15 1/2)__Width: 55cm__Length: 73cm__Sleeve: 46cm(24cm)__Shoulder: 45cm
Tagged L (16-16 1/2)__Width: 58cm__Length: 76cm__Sleeve: 48cm(25cm)__Shoulder: 47cm
Tagged XL (17-17 1/2)__Width: 61cm__Length: 78cm__Sleeve: 51cm(27cm)__Shoulder: 49cm
Tagged XXL (18-18 1/2)__Width: 64cm__Length: 80cm__Sleeve: 53cm(28cm)__Shoulder: 51cm

Width refers to half chest width. Lay the garment flat and measure from side to side approximately 3 cm (about 1.2 in.) below the armhole.

Sleeve is measured from the center back at the base of the collar seam to the end of the sleeve opening.

The sleeve length shown in parentheses is measured from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve opening.

Shoulder Width: Measured straight across the back from the tip of one shoulder seam to the other.

Body Length: Measured from the base of the back collar, where the collar meets the body, straight down to the bottom hem at the center back.

Made in Japan.
Brand new with tags.
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
Please note that slight variations in measurements may occur.
Actual color may differ slightly from the photos due to lighting and screen settings.

Overall Product Character:
- This men's short sleeve work shirt is made in Japan by Sugar Cane, a workwear-focused label from Toyo Enterprises known for its vintage-inspired craftsmanship and detailed study of classic American workwear. The design is based on the classic character of vintage American work shirts, combining a practical button-front construction, functional chest pockets, durable seam work, and a lightweight chambray fabric suitable for warm-weather wear. While the shirt has an authentic workwear appearance, it is not simply a costume-like reproduction. It is designed as a wearable casual shirt that fits naturally into a modern wardrobe while retaining the fabric texture, sewing details, and utility-oriented construction associated with traditional work shirts.

Fabric Material:
- The fabric is made from lightweight 100% cotton chambray. Chambray is a plain-weave fabric traditionally associated with work shirts, especially in American workwear, and is known for its balance of breathability, ease of movement, and casual texture. Compared with heavier twill or denim fabrics, this chambray is lighter and more suitable for short sleeve wear, while still retaining enough body to keep the shirt from feeling overly flimsy. The cotton fabric has a dry, natural hand that supports the vintage workwear character of the garment.

Red Chambray Weave and Yarn Character:
- The red chambray fabric is woven with red-dyed warp yarns and natural-colored weft yarns. This yarn combination creates a fine, mixed surface tone rather than a flat solid red appearance. The natural-colored weft yarns show subtly through the red surface, giving the fabric a softly mottled look with visual depth and a slightly uneven character. This type of color interaction is one of the defining features of chambray fabric and gives the shirt a more authentic, lived-in workwear feel than a uniformly dyed plain fabric.

Surface Texture and Hand Feel:
- The fabric surface shows slight irregularity, natural creasing, and a dry texture that reflect the natural character of the cotton yarns. Rather than appearing overly smooth or mechanically uniform, the fabric has a modest amount of visual variation that suits the character of a vintage-inspired work shirt. At the same time, the texture is not excessively coarse or rough. The fabric offers a balanced feel that combines lightness, moderate crispness, and natural suppleness, giving the shirt a gently structured appearance while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.

One-Wash Finish:
- As part of the finishing process, the garment has been pre-washed, or one-washed. This treatment helps remove some of the initial stiffness from the fabric, gives the cotton chambray a more settled hand from the start, and helps reduce the amount of shrinkage after purchase. Because the shirt has already been washed during production, the fabric has a more natural drape and a less raw feel compared with an unwashed garment. Minor changes may still occur with repeated washing and wear, but the one-wash finish provides a more stable starting point for both fit and fabric feel.

Collar Construction:
- The neckline is finished with a standard shirt collar and a separate collar stand. The collar stand gives structure to the base of the collar and helps it sit properly around the neck, while the standard collar shape keeps the appearance clean and classic. This construction is more structured than a simple open-collar or camp-collar design, giving the shirt a traditional button-front work shirt character. It also allows the shirt to be worn neatly on its own or layered over a T-shirt.

Front Placket and Button Closure:
- The front uses a full button closure rather than a pullover construction. This makes the shirt easy to put on and take off, and also gives it the familiar structure of a classic work shirt. The front is built with a six-button placket and vertical buttonholes, providing a straightforward and functional closure system. The placket adds reinforcement to the center front area, where repeated buttoning and unbuttoning place stress on the fabric.

Buttons:
- The shirt is finished with cat's-eye resin buttons. Cat's-eye buttons are a traditional workwear detail, recognizable by the recessed center groove that helps guide the thread and contributes to a vintage appearance. Resin construction gives the buttons practical durability for regular wear, while the cat's-eye shape reinforces the shirt's classic workwear styling. The buttons are simple and functional, matching the practical character of the garment rather than adding unnecessary decoration.

Sleeve Construction:
- The shirt features short set-in sleeves. Set-in sleeves are attached around the armhole and provide a clean shoulder line compared with raglan or dolman-style sleeve constructions. The short sleeve design makes the shirt suitable for warmer weather and casual layering. The sleeve openings are folded back and finished with single-needle stitching, creating a simple, clean edge that matches the straightforward construction of a traditional work shirt.

Chest Pocket Design:
- The front is equipped with two button-flap patch pockets. Patch pockets are applied directly onto the shirt body, a construction often seen on workwear because of its practicality and ease of access. Both pockets have rounded lower corners, which soften the visual shape while maintaining a functional utility look. The button-flap design helps secure small items and gives the chest area a more structured work shirt appearance.

Pen Slot Detail:
- The left chest pocket flap includes a buttonhole-style pen slot. This small functional detail reflects the utility-oriented background of traditional work shirts, where pockets were often designed to carry small tools, pens, or work-related items. The detail is subtle, but it adds to the authenticity of the garment and reinforces the practical design language of vintage American workwear.

Pocket Reinforcement:
- The upper corners of both chest pockets are reinforced with bartacks. Bartacking is a dense reinforcement stitch used in areas that are likely to receive stress during wear. On chest pockets, the upper corners are especially important because they can be pulled when items are placed in or removed from the pockets. This reinforcement improves durability and reflects the practical sewing methods commonly used in workwear garments.

Back Yoke Construction:
- At the back, the shirt is constructed with a subtly curved yoke panel. The yoke helps shape the upper back area and contributes to the overall fit and structure of the shirt. This model uses a double-layer fabric construction at the yoke, adding strength and stability to an area that receives movement from the shoulders and upper back. The curved yoke shape also gives the back view a more finished and vintage-inspired appearance.

Hem Shape:
- The hem is finished in a traditional rounded shirttail shape. The curved profile drops gently at the front and back and rises toward the side seams, which is typical of classic work shirts and casual button-up shirts. This shape gives the shirt a natural appearance when worn untucked, while also providing enough length and coverage for everyday wear. The rounded hem supports the relaxed workwear character of the shirt without making the silhouette look overly boxy.

Triple-Needle Stitching:
- High-stress areas such as the shoulders, armholes, and side seams are sewn with triple-needle stitching. Triple-needle construction uses three parallel rows of stitching to strengthen seams that are subject to repeated movement, pulling, and laundering. This is a key workwear detail, both structurally and visually. It improves seam stability while also creating the distinctive stitched appearance often associated with vintage American work shirts.

Contrast Stitching:
- Natural-colored contrast stitching is used throughout the shirt. Against the red chambray fabric, the lighter stitching stands out clearly and emphasizes the garment's construction details, including the pockets, placket, yoke, sleeves, and seams. This contrast is not overly decorative, but it highlights the functional sewing lines and adds to the vintage workwear character of the shirt. The result is a practical garment with visible construction details that contribute to its overall authenticity.

Fit and Sizing Character:
- This item is sized closer to standard U.S./EU sizing and is designed with a comfortable, workwear-inspired relaxed fit that is not overly oversized. The silhouette provides room for natural movement through the body and shoulders, which suits the practical background of a work shirt. It is not designed as a slim-fitting shirt, but it also avoids an excessively loose or exaggerated oversized shape. Because fit can vary depending on body type, preferred silhouette, and the design of the garment, the actual garment measurements should be used as the most reliable reference and compared with a similar shirt you already own.

Styling and Wearability:
- With its lightweight red chambray fabric, short sleeve construction, button-front design, flap chest pockets, and reinforced workwear sewing details, this shirt works well as a standalone warm-weather shirt or as a casual overshirt worn over a T-shirt. The red chambray color gives it more visual character than a standard blue chambray shirt, while the overall construction remains rooted in practical American workwear. It is suitable for customers who appreciate vintage-inspired garments, Japanese-made construction, and casual shirts with functional details rather than purely decorative styling.

Model name: Sugar Cane from Toyo Enterprises Lot No. SC39703 / RED CHAMBRAY WORK SHIRT (SHORT SLEEVE).


Care Instructions:
- Machine wash cold on a very gentle cycle (max. 30°C / 86°F).
- Do not bleach.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Hang to dry in the shade.
- Cool iron with a pressing cloth.
- Dry clean gently with petroleum-based solvent only.
- Gentle wet cleaning may also be used.