UNIVERSAL SAILOR WORK SHIRT - RED
DESCRIPTION
The story of the French sailor smock begins with its name. Vareuse comes from the old French verb varer, meaning “to protect” or “to shelter” a clear reference to its original purpose as a hard-wearing layer made for life at sea. Traditionally, sailors often made their own vareuse from leftover sailcloth: expensive but extremely durable fabric built to resist wind, salt, and daily friction. Over time, ports and maritime trades even developed their own signature colors, turning the vareuse into a true symbol of coastal identity.
Our version is a faithful reinterpretation of the traditional smock worn by French sailors. Originally crafted for life at sea, it has become an iconic piece of maritime clothing: simple, functional, and timeless, now considered a menswear essential.
Crafted from sturdy cotton canvas, it features a boxy, straight cut, an open collar, and a single chest pocket.
ERA
Contemporary reinterpretation by UNIVERSAL SURPLUS
ORIGIN
French sailor
FABRIC
100% cotton canvas
SIZE & FIT
Irving is 1m78, 69kg — wearing size MEDIUM
| SIZE | A | B | C | D |
| XX-SMALL | 49 cm | 57 cm | 59 cm | 56 cm |
| X-SMALL | 51 cm | 59 cm | 61 cm | 57 cm |
| SMALL | 53 cm | 62 cm | 63 cm | 59 cm |
| MEDIUM | 53 cm | 63 cm | 64 cm | 61 cm |
| LARGE | 55 cm | 66 cm | 67 cm | 63 cm |
| X-LARGE | 56 cm | 68 cm | 69 cm | 64 cm |
HOW TO MEASURE
Measurements are taken laid flat.
Shoulder (A): Measured from one shoulder seam to the other, passing through the center back.
Chest (B): Measured from one armpit to the other, 2.5 cm below the armhole.
Back (C): Measured from below the collar all the way down to the hem.
Sleeve (D): Measured from the shoulder seam all the way down to the wrist.
INFO
CARE
Machine wash 30°C
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Dry clean allowed
PRODUCTION
Made in China