UNIVERSAL CHAMBRAY SHIRT
DESCRIPTION
The USN Utility Shirt in Chambray is an exact reproduction of the most celebrated garment in U.S. Navy history. Adopted in 1913 and cemented as a wartime icon by 1941, the blue chambray was the universal "working uniform" for sailors aboard every vessel in the fleet.
By 1943, its pattern was so successful that it served as the blueprint for the N-3 utility system, making this silhouette the definitive shape of naval functionalism.
Crafted from high-density chambray, this version replicates original maritime specifications, a rugged, breathable weave designed to withstand saltwater, sun, and the rigors of deck work. The fabric is renowned for its character, softening and fading uniquely with every wear to create a personal patina.
The design features classic double patch pockets, maintaining the clean, utilitarian lines required for shipboard duty. With its signature boxy silhouette and over-engineered double-needle construction, the Chambray Utility Shirt represents the heritage of the sailors, offering a timeless staple that remains an essential pillar of modern menswear.
ERA
Contemporary reinterpretation by UNIVERSAL SURPLUS
ORIGIN
1940s U.S. Navy
FABRIC
100% Cotton Chambray
SIZE & FIT
Killian is 1m80, 69kg — wearing size Medium
| SIZE | A | B | C | D |
| X-SMALL | 51 CM | 57.5 CM | 60.5 CM | 68.5 CM |
| SMALL | 52 CM | 60 CM | 61.5 CM | 69.5 CM |
| MEDIUM | 53.5 CM | 62 CM | 62 CM | 72 CM |
| LARGE | 54.5 CM | 64 CM | 64 CM | 73 CM |
| X-LARGE | 55.5 CM | 66 CM | 65 CM | 74 CM |
| XX-LARGE | 56.5 CM | 69 CM | 66.5 CM | 75.5 CM |
HOW TO MEASURE :
Measurements are taken laid flat.
(A) Shoulder : Measured from one shoulder seam to the other, passing through the center back.
(B) Chest : Measured from one armpit to the other, 2.5 cm below the armhole.
(C) Back : Measured from below the collar all the way down to the hem.
(D) Sleeve : Measured from the shoulder seam all the way down to the wrist.
INFO
CARE
Machine wash at 30°
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Dry clean allowed
PRODUCTION
Made in China
