Between two layers
A t-shirt is no longer enough, a sweater is already too much.
On the first chilly days, you're missing a layer: warm enough to wear on its own, thin enough to wear under an overshirt without adding bulk.
What we knitted
A 350 gsm waffle knit that traps air.
100% cotton in a 350 gsm waffle knit, corozo button placket, made in Portugal. The texture traps air and provides warmth that jersey doesn't have.
What the texture will retain
In three years, this waffle-knit henley will have kept all of its texture.
The waffle knit does not flatten in the wash: the fabric recovers its shape and thickness, season after season.
Men's Waffle Henley
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- Material
- 350 gsm | 100% cotton | corozo buttons, jersey
- Construction
- Made in Portugal
- 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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Style
Men's Waffle Henley
Style sizes
| Size | Half chest (cm) | Front length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) |
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| S | 52 | 71 | 63 |
| M | 54 | 72 | 64 |
| L | 56 | 73 | 65 |
| XL | 58 | 74 | 66 |
| 2XL | 60 | 75 | 67 |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
The men's waffle henley, from rowing
The henley takes its name from the English town of Henley-on-Thames, where it was the traditional dress of rowers; the first royal regatta was rowed there in 1839. It is a collarless pullover with a round neck, closed by a placket of 8 to 13 cm carrying two to five buttons. This men's waffle henley keeps the shape, and holds the place it has held since: dressier than a T-shirt, simpler than a shirt.
Cut and sizing
Fitted cut, which draws the shoulders without squeezing; the long sleeves reach down to the wrist, held by the rib. From S to 2XL. Take your usual size; the size guide helps you decide if you hesitate.
How to wear a men's waffle henley
On its own, with jeans or fatigue trousers, as in our photos. Under a quilted vest, for a light outdoor outfit. Under a suede leather jacket or a work jacket, the relief of the knit answers the material of the jacket. Ecru goes with everything; indigo and khaki give more structure.
Care
- Machine washable at home: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, and separately the first few times, because dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
- No tumble dryer and no fabric softener.
- Air dry in the shade.
- Iron at medium heat, on the reverse, with a cloth between the iron and the garment to preserve the relief.
A corozo-button placket
The placket closes with corozo buttons stamped C.D.M. Corozo, or vegetable ivory, is the hardened endosperm of the fruit of a tropical American palm: a dense, smooth material, cream in colour, long used to make buttons. On a thick knit, it holds better than a light button.
A 350 g/m² waffle knit
The knit is made in relief, in a honeycomb pattern. These small cells trap air: the cotton breathes while keeping light insulation, which makes the waffle henley a real mid-season layer. At 350 g/m², the cotton is dense; it holds its shape and gains suppleness with wear. The cloth is pre-washed in the workshop, which stabilises it, relaxes the tensions of the knit and gives it a slightly lived-in look from the start.
Seams made to last
The collar and cuffs are finished in rib edges, which keep the fit and let you push the sleeves up easily to work. The seams are set in a five-thread cover stitch, which reinforces the wear areas. Cotton, the most common material for a henley, washes easily at home. The henley is made in Portugal.
Patina and durability
In three years, this waffle henley will have kept all its relief.
The henley comes from the rowers of Henley-on-Thames, where the first royal regatta was rowed in 1839. This one is knitted in a 350 g/m² cotton waffle knit, pre-washed to keep its structure, buttoned in corozo. Here is how it gets through the seasons.
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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.
The waffle traps air and gives a warmth jersey doesn't have. It is the henley for cool days, on its own or under an overshirt. Thicker than a T-shirt, simpler than a sweater: exactly what mid-season needs.
The oarsman's sweater, in waffle knit.
Thicker than a T-shirt, simpler than a sweater.
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Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions here to help you choose with confidence.
Our garments are crafted from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier, etc.) and assembled on vintage machines.
Each piece is designed to last, evolve, and develop a patina over time. Our fabrics are developed to measure: we design our own weaves and have them produced in the world's finest mills (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on antique looms. This process can take up to a year to perfect a new fabric.
It is this level of commitment to excellence that defines the uniqueness and quality of Champ de Manoeuvres.
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