Denim Overshirt for Men, Le Travailleur
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- Material
- 100% cotton
- Construction
- Reformed in France
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Denim Overshirt for Men, Le Travailleur
This style has no size chart yet. Write to us: we measure the piece and reply within the day.
Full size guide →A denim overshirt that has already lived a life
This men's denim overshirt isn't cut from a fresh roll of cloth. It starts from existing garments: decommissioned military jackets, reworked in France. Every piece therefore begins as a different jacket, and the wear is applied by hand, one garment at a time. No two overshirts are identical. Yours won't match the photo exactly, and that is the point.
Fit and sizing
Relaxed fit, sold in two combined sizes: S-M and M-L. Half chest runs from 54 to 57 cm (21.3 to 22.4 in), length from 72 to 73 cm (28.3 to 28.7 in) and sleeve from 61 to 62 cm (24 to 24.4 in). Take your usual size, or the larger one if you plan to wear it over a thick knit.
How to wear a men's denim overshirt
Open over a T-shirt is the most direct mid-season use: it breathes, layers easily and gains character with each wear. Buttoned over a fine knit, it works as a light jacket. Under a pea coat in deep winter. With khaki chinos to stay in the military register.
Care
- Machine washable at home: 30 °C (86 °F), inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
- Wash it separately the first few times: indigo applied after assembly bleeds more than ordinary denim.
- No tumble dryer, no fabric softener. Air dry in the shade.
Dyed after assembly
In standard production, the fabric is dyed and then sewn. Here it goes the other way round: the garment is assembled first, then dipped in indigo. The dye takes unevenly depending on the thickness of the cloth. Seams, flaps and topstitching hold more pigment, so the piece has depth of colour from day one, something fabric dyed before cutting can't give. It also means it bleeds more in the first washes.
Patina and durability
In three years, this overshirt will have two lives in its fibres.
It doesn't come from a fresh roll: it starts from decommissioned military jackets, recut in France, then dyed in indigo once sewn. The indigo then takes unevenly and underlines each seam. The wear is applied by hand, piece by piece. Here is how your use will add to what came before.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
Yours won't be the one in the photo, and that is the whole point. Nobody else will have the same one, nor the same history in it. Wearing a one-of-a-kind piece for the price of an ordinary shirt is the small luxury few wardrobes allow themselves.
A 3×1 twill
The cloth is a 3×1 cotton twill: the warp thread passes over three weft threads before going under one. This is the structure of classic denim. It keeps the indigo on the surface, leaves the reverse paler and gives a dense cloth. The mechanical wear applied afterwards gives it the look of a vintage piece.
Field jacket details
Two flap chest pockets close with red buttons. Epaulettes on the shoulders, buttoned cuffs. The shirt construction adds no bulk at the shoulder, so it slips easily under a coat. The CDM label, which signs the French making, is sewn under the collar.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.