Sugar Cane Men's Madras Plaid Patchwork Open-Collar Camp Shirt - Short Sleeve - One Wash - Made in Japan (SC39739 165 Red)

Sugar Cane Men's Madras Plaid Patchwork Open-Collar Camp Shirt - Short Sleeve - One Wash - Made in Japan (SC39739 165 Red)

Sugar Cane

This men's short-sleeve open-collar shirt is made in Japan by Sugar Cane, Toyo Enterprises' vintage-inspired American workwear label known for its careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. This model is based on classic American camp shirt styling and is made from genuine madras plaid patchwork fabric composed of various madras plaid fabric pieces. With Sugar Cane's signature detailing throughout, this shirt combines a vintage-inspired casual appearance with practical everyday wearability, making it easy to incorporate into a contemporary casual wardrobe.

Size and Fit Guide:

Gender: Men.

This item is generally sized closer to standard U.S./EU sizing and is designed with a modern regular fit that is neither too slim nor too loose. Compared with the more relaxed fit often associated with vintage shirts, this shirt offers a cleaner and more balanced silhouette with a slightly shorter body length and a straight-cut hem. The garment has been given a one-wash treatment 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, fabric weight, 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 and natural individual differences between garments.

Our model is wearing a tagged size S (14-14 1/2). He is 5'9" (175 cm) tall, weighs 127 lbs (58 kg), and has a chest size of 36 inches (91 cm). He normally wears a US/EU S or 36.

Available Sizes / Approximate Fit Reference:

Tagged Size S (14-14 1/2): As a general guide, fits approximately like a US/EU S, or approximately a US/EU 36 in tops.

Tagged Size M (15-15 1/2): As a general guide, fits approximately like a US/EU M, or approximately a US/EU 38 in tops.

Tagged Size L (16-16 1/2): As a general guide, fits approximately like a US/EU L, or approximately a US/EU 40 in tops.

Tagged Size XL (17-17 1/2): As a general guide, fits approximately like a US/EU XL, or approximately a US/EU 42 in tops.

Tagged Size XXL (18-18 1/2): As a general guide, fits approximately like a US/EU XXL, or approximately a US/EU 44 in tops.

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 Size S (14-14 1/2)__Width: 20.1"__Length: 26.0"__Sleeve: 16.9" (8.7")__Shoulder: 16.5"
Tagged Size M (15-15 1/2)__Width: 20.9"__Length: 27.2"__Sleeve: 17.3" (8.7")__Shoulder: 16.9"
Tagged Size L (16-16 1/2)__Width: 22.0"__Length: 28.3"__Sleeve: 18.5" (9.4")__Shoulder: 18.1"
Tagged Size XL (17-17 1/2)__Width: 23.2"__Length: 29.5"__Sleeve: 18.9" (9.4")__Shoulder: 18.9"
Tagged Size XXL (18-18 1/2)__Width: 24.4"__Length: 30.7"__Sleeve: 20.1" (10.2")__Shoulder: 20.1"

In centimeters

Tagged Size S (14-14 1/2)__Width: 51cm__Length: 66cm__Sleeve: 43cm (22cm)__Shoulder: 42cm
Tagged Size M (15-15 1/2)__Width: 53cm__Length: 69cm__Sleeve: 44cm (22cm)__Shoulder: 43cm
Tagged Size L (16-16 1/2)__Width: 56cm__Length: 72cm__Sleeve: 47cm (24cm)__Shoulder: 46cm
Tagged Size XL (17-17 1/2)__Width: 59cm__Length: 75cm__Sleeve: 48cm (24cm)__Shoulder: 48cm
Tagged Size XXL (18-18 1/2)__Width: 62cm__Length: 78cm__Sleeve: 51cm (26cm)__Shoulder: 51cm

[How We Measure the Actual Garment]

Width (Chest Width / Half Chest): Lay the garment flat and measure straight across from side to side, approximately 3 cm (about 1.2 in.) below the armhole.

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

Sleeve (Sleeve Length from Center Back): The first sleeve measurement is taken from the center back at the base of the collar seam, across the shoulder, and down to the end of the sleeve opening.

Sleeve in parentheses (Sleeve Length from Shoulder Seam): The sleeve length shown in parentheses is measured from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve opening.

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

Made in Japan.
Brand new with tags, in unused condition.
*All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
*Please note that slight variations in measurements may occur due to individual garment differences and the measuring method.
*Actual color may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions and individual screen settings.

Fabric and Construction Details:

Brand and Product Identity:
- This is a men's short-sleeve madras plaid patchwork open-collar shirt made in Japan by Sugar Cane, the vintage-inspired American workwear label of Toyo Enterprises. Sugar Cane is known for garments that reference classic American casual and workwear designs while using carefully selected fabrics, period-conscious detailing, and Japanese manufacturing. This model combines the casual design character of a classic camp shirt with genuine patchwork construction, giving the garment an easy-to-wear summer-shirt character together with a more crafted, textile-focused appearance.

Overall Design Concept:
- The shirt is based on a short-sleeve open-collar shirt, also commonly understood in the U.S. market as a camp shirt. The design uses a casual open-collar shape, a full button-front opening, short sleeves, and a straight-cut hem to create a light, casual, and easy-to-wear summer shirt. Rather than presenting the shirt as a plain woven shirt, the genuine madras plaid patchwork fabric becomes the main visual feature. The combination of the open-collar design and lightweight patchwork cloth gives the shirt a naturally casual summer look while still keeping the overall appearance clean enough for everyday casual wear.

Fit and Silhouette:
- This item is generally sized closer to standard U.S./EU sizing and is designed with a modern regular fit that is neither too slim nor too loose. Compared with the fuller and more relaxed proportions often associated with vintage shirts, this model has a cleaner and more balanced silhouette. The body length is slightly shorter, and the hem is cut straight across, giving the shirt a box-style balance that works well when worn untucked. This structure makes the shirt easy to wear on its own, while also allowing it to function naturally as a light overshirt over a T-shirt.

Fabric Composition and Material Character:
- The fabric is a lightweight 100% cotton patchwork cloth composed of authentic Indian madras plaid. Madras fabric is known for its light weight, breathability, slightly dry hand, and naturally casual woven character. Unlike smooth and highly uniform dress shirting fabric, this material retains subtle irregularity in yarn texture, color depth, and surface expression. These small variations give the fabric a more relaxed and organic appearance. The material feels light and airy, making it especially suitable for warm-weather wear while still offering enough visual depth to stand out as a main shirt.

Madras Plaid Fabric Character:
- Madras plaid is traditionally associated with lightweight cotton cloth woven in the Madras region of southeastern India, now Chennai. Its appeal comes from the combination of breathable cotton, vivid color combinations, and a slightly uneven woven texture. The plaid pattern is not only a surface design, but also part of the woven structure of the fabric. Because the colors and plaid scales vary from panel to panel, the finished shirt has a lively and natural look that feels different from a uniform printed pattern. This gives the garment a casual, vintage-inspired character with a strong textile presence.

Patchwork Fabric Construction:
- One of the most important technical features of this shirt is that the patchwork effect is structural rather than optical. This is not a printed patchwork graphic, nor is it a single woven fabric made to imitate patchwork. Instead, individually cut pieces of different madras plaid fabrics are physically sewn together to create the base material. Because each section is a separate fabric component, the pattern changes, seam lines, color differences, and panel-to-panel variations are all real construction details. This gives the shirt a dimensional, crafted appearance that cannot be reproduced by flat printing.

Panel Layout and Visual Variation:
- The body is made from multiple madras plaid fabric pieces, each with its own plaid scale, color balance, and directional character. As a result, the shirt does not appear as one continuous repeated pattern. Instead, the surface has a collage-like rhythm created by the transition from one panel to another. The differences between panels create visual movement across the body, sleeves, pocket, and back. This panel-based construction is a key part of the shirt's appeal, giving each garment a naturally individual appearance.

Reverse-Side Construction of the Patchwork Fabric:
- The reverse side of the fabric clearly shows the joined construction of the different madras plaid pieces. The individual fabric sections are actually cut and assembled, rather than being simulated only on the front surface. The seam allowances are finished with overlock stitching to stabilize the edges and help reduce fraying. This is especially important for lightweight cotton fabric, because the joined sections need to remain stable during normal wear and washing. The interior construction also provides visible proof that the shirt uses genuine patchwork fabric.

Surface Appearance and Texture:
- The surface has natural visual depth created by the differences in yarn texture, plaid scale, color saturation, and panel placement. Since multiple plaid fabrics are joined together, the shirt has a more textured and dimensional appearance than a standard single-fabric plaid shirt. The seams between the panels add subtle structure, while the different colors and patterns give the shirt a lively vintage-casual look. The result is a fabric surface with an authentic, handcrafted quality rather than a flat or overly uniform appearance.

Surface Appearance and Texture:
- The surface has natural visual depth created by differences in yarn texture, plaid scale, color saturation, and panel placement. Because multiple plaid fabrics are joined together, the shirt has a more textured and dimensional appearance than a standard single-fabric plaid shirt. The seams between the panels add subtle structure, while the different colors and patterns give the shirt a lively vintage-casual look. The result is a fabric surface with a naturally crafted character, rather than a flat or overly uniform appearance.

Wash and Finishing Process:
- The garment has been given a one-wash treatment after production. This process helps reduce the likelihood of major shrinkage compared with an unwashed cotton shirt and gives the fabric a more settled feel from the start. Because the shirt is made from multiple joined fabric panels, the one-wash process also helps the different sections relax together as one garment. The fabric may still show natural changes over time with washing and wear, but the one-wash finish makes the shirt easier to wear from the beginning and provides a more stable starting point for sizing.

Front Closure Construction:
- The front uses a full-open button-front construction with five buttons. This allows the shirt to be worn fully buttoned, with the top button left open for an open-collar look, or worn open over a T-shirt as a light outer layer. The full-open design is practical for warm weather because it makes the shirt easy to put on and take off, while also allowing the front opening to be adjusted depending on comfort and styling preference. The straightforward button-front construction also matches the casual character of an open-collar camp shirt.

Cat-Eye Buttons:
- The buttons are cat-eye buttons, a detail often associated with vintage-style casual and workwear garments. A cat-eye button has a recessed center area with a distinctive shape, giving it more visual character than a completely flat button. This small detail adds a classic appearance without making the design overly decorative. The buttonholes are set horizontally, which gives the front closure a casual and functional look that suits the open-collar shirt design.

Open-Collar Construction:
- The collar is a small, understated open collar with a clean and natural shape. Unlike a standard dress shirt collar, this shirt does not use a collar stand. Because there is no collar stand, the neckline opens naturally into a clean V-shaped line when worn with the top button open. This open-collar structure is one of the defining details of a camp shirt and contributes to the light, comfortable, warm-weather character of the garment.

Collar Wearability:
- The shirt is primarily designed to be worn with the top button open, allowing the collar to spread naturally and create an easy, open neckline. This gives the shirt a more open and airy appearance, especially when worn in warm weather. The top button can also be fastened when a neater look is preferred. When worn open, the shirt has a breezy camp-shirt expression. When fastened, it gives the neckline a more controlled and tidy appearance while still retaining the casual character of an open-collar shirt.

Back Yoke Construction:
- The upper back is constructed with a back yoke, meaning an additional layer of fabric is used across the shoulder area. This area receives stress from arm movement and daily wear, so the yoke helps support the structure of the shirt. The back yoke also helps the garment sit more cleanly across the shoulders and upper back. In addition to reinforcement, this construction gives the rear view a more finished and stable appearance.

Back Pleat Detail:
- A shallow pleat is placed below the back yoke. This pleat adds a small amount of movement and wearing ease through the upper back without creating excessive fullness. It helps improve comfort when the arms move forward or outward, while keeping the back silhouette relatively clean. Because the pleat is shallow, it does not make the shirt look overly billowy. Instead, it supports practical mobility while preserving a neat rear profile.

Chest Pocket Construction:
- A single patch pocket is placed on the left chest. The pocket has an open-top design, making it simple and practical while keeping the front appearance casual. The lower corners of the pocket are rounded, softening the shape and preventing the pocket from looking too square or rigid. Since the pocket is also made from the same patchwork fabric, it blends naturally into the body rather than appearing as a separate decorative element. Depending on the placement of the patchwork fabric, the pocket may show its own unique plaid arrangement.

Hem and Sleeve Design:
- The hem is cut straight across rather than shaped into a long curved shirttail. This straight-cut hem supports the shirt's box-style balance and makes it especially easy to wear untucked. The short sleeves keep the garment light and seasonal, while the slightly shorter body length prevents the shirt from looking too long when worn casually. These design choices work together to create a clean, easy-fitting summer shirt that can be worn as a main shirt or as a light layer.

Everyday Wearability:
- Although the fabric and construction have strong vintage-inspired character, the overall design is practical for modern casual wear. The open collar, short sleeves, lightweight cotton fabric, straight-cut hem, and regular fit make the shirt easy to incorporate into everyday outfits. It can be worn with jeans, chinos, fatigue pants, shorts, or other casual bottoms. The shirt has enough visual interest to stand on its own, but it is also relaxed enough to wear over a plain T-shirt.

Overall Product Character:
- This shirt combines the airy comfort of madras plaid fabric with the dimensional appearance of true patchwork construction. The open-collar camp shirt design gives it a light, breezy warm-weather character, while the panel-based fabric construction adds a distinctive crafted appearance. It is casual and easy to wear, but the genuine patchwork fabric, cat-eye buttons, back yoke, shallow back pleat, and carefully balanced proportions give it more detail than a basic summer shirt. The result is a vintage-inspired casual shirt that feels light, expressive, and suitable for warm-weather styling.

Individual Variation Notice:
- Because this shirt is made with genuine patchwork fabric, the arrangement of the fabric panels, plaid placement, color balance, and visible pattern layout will vary from one garment to another. The item delivered may not have the exact same pattern placement as the product shown in the photos. This variation is a natural characteristic of true patchwork construction and is part of the individuality of each shirt.

Model name: Sugar Cane by Toyo Enterprises Lot No. SC39739 / MADRAS CHECK PATCHWORK OPEN SHIRT.

Care Instructions:
- Machine wash cold on a very gentle cycle.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Hang dry in the shade.
- Cool iron with a pressing cloth if needed.
- Gentle petroleum-based dry cleaning is allowed.
- Gentle professional wet cleaning is allowed.