
ET AL
UTILITY SHIRT WL
The Utility Shirt WL (EM22-1210WL) is an oversized, long-sleeve button-up shirt made from 100% linen with a soft garment wash, built with a symmetrical double-layer front, large chest flap pockets, and lower patch pockets with fabric straps and metal D-ring hardware. It has a pointed collar, full-length button placket, single-button barrel cuffs, a back yoke with centre box pleat and hanging loop, and a curved shirttail hem that falls below the hips. Care instructions: do not iron, and gently twist the garment before hanging to dry to maintain the linen's crinkle effect; designed in Melbourne.
- Color
- BLACK
- Material
- 100% Linen
- Style
- casual, oversized, utilitarian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Colour
- MPN
1000000351577
Specifications
Oversized shirt with symmetrical double layer front and a patch pocket with D-ring and tab detail. Made from 100% linen with a soft garment wash.
Symmetrical double-layer front, patch pocket with D-ring and tab detail, crinkle effect, soft garment wash
- Color
- BLACK · black
- Material
- 100% Linen
- Style
- casual, oversized, utilitarian
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- oversized fit
- symmetrical double layer front
- feature patch pocket with D-ring and tab detail
- 100% linen
- soft garment wash
- crinkle effect
- designed in Melbourne
- black colour
Product Insights
ET AL's Utility Shirt Wl is a garment-washed black linen overshirt defined by its double-layer front panels, which mirror across the centre front to create chest-weighted drape that falls flat and stays centred rather than ballooning like a single-layer linen shirt. This construction makes the front opaque enough in black to skip an underlayer, adds a little warmth while remaining breathable, and houses a functional D-ring that clips keys or a carabiner without pulling the pocket out of shape. The pre-washed flax linen shrinks minimally, softens with each wash without pilling, and manages moisture effectively; its crinkle texture is preserved via twist-dry hanging and steam rather than ironing. The main tradeoff is cost and heat: at 469 AUD it is roughly nine times the price of a basic linen utility shirt, with the premium going to double-layer construction rather than fibre, and the doubled front, while providing chest shade, runs slightly warmer than a single-layer equivalent. The shirt's lineage from ET AL's 1987 knitwear through 2017 staff wear for Vue De Monde underscores its non-trend cut, and its loose, matte, softly crinkled black surface outperforms a fitted white cotton shirt in open sun while opening over a tee for light layering.
Verified claims
- Double-layer front
- Both front panels carry a second 100% linen layer, mirrored across the centre front.
- Drape
- The chest-weighted front falls flat and stays centred instead of ballooning like a single-layer linen shirt.
- Opacity
- In black, the double-layer front is opaque enough to wear without an underlayer.
- Heat
- The doubled front adds a little warmth but stays breathable; black's heat penalty only matters in direct sun.
- D-ring
- D-ring clips keys or a carabiner; the doubled front keeps the pocket from pulling out of shape.
- Garment wash
- Factory garment wash pre-softens both linen layers together, so the doubled front settles evenly and drapes lived-in.
- Care
- Machine-washable on a gentle cold cycle; twist-dry restores the crinkle; no ironing — steam only from a distance.
- Shrinkage
- Pre-washed during finishing, so it will not shrink much — order your usual size.
- Linen behavior
- Garment-washed to lived-in softness; the linen keeps softening with each wash without pilling.
- Shape retention
- Twist the garment before hang-drying to keep the oversized block holding its shape.
- Crinkle
- The crinkle mellows with washing but twist-drying re-forms it; never iron — heat kills the texture.
- Warm-weather comfort
- Flax linen is class 5 for moisture management, spreading sweat to evaporate instead of clinging.
- Double-layer warmth
- The doubled front adds chest shade but a little extra warmth versus a single-layer shirt.
- Value
- At AUD 469 it costs ~9x Quince's $50 linen utility shirt; the premium buys double-layer construction, not fibre.
- Front construction
- Double-layer front is opaque in black, with a functional D-ring — details absent from Vince's and Universal Works' shirts.
- House lineage
- Its lineage runs from ET AL's 1987 SHOW.ROOM knitwear to its 2017 Vue De Monde staff wear — not a trend cut.
- Sizing
- Pre-washed linen shrinks little — order your usual size in this oversized cut.
- Cooling
- Loose black linen runs cooler than a fitted white cotton shirt in open sun.
- Layering
- Button-front opens over a tee; the linen breathes and adds only light warmth.
- Black surface
- Garment-washed black linen is matte with soft crinkle folds, not flat or shiny.
Product record
- Title
- Utility Shirt Wl
- Brand
- ET AL
- Price
- 469 AUD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Wear as an oversized linen shirt
Wear this long-sleeve button-up utility shirt on its own, with its oversized shape, double-layer front, patch pocket, and D-ring and tab detail.[1]
Style with black wide-leg trousers and leather boots
Style it with black wide-leg trousers and mid-calf black leather boots with visible outer zippers.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Utility Shirt Wl: Choose this for an oversized black utility shirt in 100% linen with a soft garment wash, offered in sizes 1 through 6, with a symmetrical double-layer front, flap pockets and D-ring tab details. Its linen has a crinkle effect that the care instructions maintain by gently twisting the garment before hanging it out to dry, and it must not be ironed, so it suits a lived-in, textured look rather than a pressed finish.[1,2] | Branson Layer Shirt Wl: Choose this if you want a loose-fitting, long-line shirt in black 100% linen, offered in sizes 1–6, with double layer panels that wrap around to the front, a waist tie plus an additional tie for alternative styling, and insert side pockets. The lightweight woven fabric drapes softly into an asymmetric curved high-low hem. Keep in mind it shows soft wrinkles and natural creasing, the lower panels appear semi-sheer in the product images, and it is dry clean only (P).[3,4,5,6] | Breeze Yoke Shirt Ns: Choose this for a relaxed, slightly oversized 100% linen shirt with a crush-effect texture, contrast large chest patch pockets, and an oversized back yoke over dropped shoulders. ET AL's blog describes it as an easy throw-on layer for a more toned-down day, with linen that balances weight and lightness and flows with movement. Note it is Dry Clean Only (P), and the lightweight fabric appears slightly sheer in the product images.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
5 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-up utility shirt with oversized flap pockets and strap/D-ring details worn by a model; visible lower garments and boots are separate product pieces.
- Shirt collar and placketPointed shirt collar with a central button placket running vertically; visible round buttons spaced along the placket.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Chest flap pocketsTwo large rectangular chest flap pockets with visible top flaps that extend across the chest area; flaps create horizontal seams across the upper front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower utility pockets and strapsAdditional lower front pockets with long fabric straps ending in metal D-ring hardware on each side; straps hang vertically over the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with single-button cuffs visible at the wrists; left cuff partly covered by model hand posture and slight sleeve creasing.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with visible seam topstitching along pocket flaps and shoulder yoke; surface appears slightly textured and not glossy.
- Shirt hem and lengthShirt extends below the hips with a straight hemline that covers the waistband of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a front-facing model against a plain white background. Full body crop from head to boots. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseModel stands facing the camera with arms relaxed at sides; hands partially visible and relaxed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even frontal lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Image crop and framingFull-body vertical crop including head, torso, legs, and boots; slight space above head and below boots visible.
- Lower garments and footwear visibleWide black trousers and black leather boots are visible below the shirt and appear as separate garments.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
matte black· shirt#0E0D0Ematte black· trousers#0E0D0Dblack leather· boots#151115- Shirt collar and placketPointed shirt collar with a central button placket running vertically; visible round buttons spaced along the placket.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve black shirt showing a center back pleat with a short hanging loop, curved longer back hem, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a relaxed drape in a textured dark fabric.
- Rear center pleat and loopVertical center-back box pleat runs from the yoke down the back; a short rectangular hanging loop is stitched at the top of the pleat under the yoke.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.13 · h 0.32 (high) - Shirttail hemCurved shirttail hem that is longer at the back, extending down to mid-thigh with a rounded lower edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.38 · w 0.45 · h 0.42 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeve with a narrow cuff finished with two vertically aligned buttons; sleeve shows natural fabric drape and slight wrinkling at the elbow.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.37 · w 0.23 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque dark woven fabric with a subtle visible weave texture and soft drape, suggesting a medium-weight textile.
- Fit silhouetteRelaxed, slightly oversized back silhouette with straight fall from the shoulders and extra length through the body.
- Visible handModel's left hand is visible beside the body, partially covered by the sleeve and hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the back against a plain white background; lower legs and boots are visible; strong even lighting with soft shadows; image cropped above the model's head.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter framing cropped above the crown and showing from upper back to boots; product centered vertically.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even studio lighting producing soft shadows under the footwear and minimal directional shadowing on the garment.
- Visible props and modelModel wearing black wide-leg trousers and mid-calf black leather boots with visible outer zippers; these items are present as styling but are not described as the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Image crop limitationTop of the model's head is cropped out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
matte black· shirt main body#110F11- Rear center pleat and loopVertical center-back box pleat runs from the yoke down the back; a short rectangular hanging loop is stitched at the top of the pleat under the yoke.
- 03

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve black utility shirt with multiple large front flap pockets, sewn straps and metal D-rings, point collar and full-length button placket.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut shirt falling to upper thigh with visible full-length central button placket and pointed collar.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.04 · w 0.68 · h 0.68 (high) - Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar with top button area visible; collar sits flat and centered on neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Button placketVertical central button placket with round buttons spaced down the front; placket runs from collar to hem visible in image.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.56 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo oversized horizontal flap pockets across the upper chest; flaps are rectangular and sit above additional lower pockets.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower utility pockets and strapsPair of lower front pockets finished with rectangular flaps and sewn vertical straps that extend downward; each strap has a sewn metal D-ring attached.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Cuffs and sleevesLong sleeves with visible single-button cuffs; sleeves are slightly wrinkled at elbow and forearm areas.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, densely woven fabric with subtle visible texture consistent across shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Hardware detailSmall circular metal D-rings attached to the end of the sewn straps on both lower pockets; rings appear dark metallic.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.29 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the garment is centered against a plain white background; image is full-length crop showing shirt, pants and boots; lighting is even with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal studio shot cropped from just below the nose to boots, showing the garment on a model.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even studio lighting and soft shadows under the model's feet.
- Visible props and garmentsModel also wears black wide-leg pants and black folded-top boots that are visible below the shirt; these are not described as packaging.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail and no motion blur; slight specular highlights on boots.
Colors
matte black· shirt fabric#0E0D0Ddark gunmetal· D-ring hardware#3E383F- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut shirt falling to upper thigh with visible full-length central button placket and pointed collar.
- 04

Product
Front view close-up of a long-sleeve utility-style shirt in a dark charcoal/black woven fabric showing a pointed collar, central button placket, multiple external flap pockets and metal D-ring hardware on the front.
- CollarPointed shirt collar with visible topstitching, lying flat against the chest; collar appears made from same woven fabric as body.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.37 · h 0.14 (high) - Central button placketVertical central placket with round dark buttons visible down the front; placket is stitched and sits flush with garment front.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.27 · h 0.62 (high) - Upper chest flap pocketLarge horizontal flap pocket across the upper chest with a soft, slightly curved flap edge; flap is unfastened and slightly lifted on the left side.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.19 (high) - Lower utility pocketsTwo layered flap pockets on the lower front right side with rectangular flaps and stitched edges; one flap has a vertical fabric strap beneath it.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Metal D-ring hardwareMatte dark metal D-ring attached at the lower front near a fabric tab, visible on the right-hand side of the garment.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves in the same woven fabric with single-button cuffs; left cuff visible at wrist and right cuff partly cropped.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.62 · w 0.27 · h 0.33 (medium) - Fabric textureWoven fabric with a visible linen-like irregular weave and a matte finish; fabric drapes with soft folds at the sleeves and pocket flaps.
- Fit on modelRelaxed, slightly oversized fit on the model with visible excess fabric at sleeves and torso; shirt hem falls below waistline in frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.29 (medium)
Other
Studio product photo showing a partial model torso and hands against a plain white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped waist-up shot showing model from mid-face to upper thighs; focus on garment front details.
- Model visiblePartial model features visible: lower face with lips and chin, curly hair at top, and both hands at frame bottom; skin tones visible on hands and lower face.
3 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.25 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.19 (high) - Lighting and backgroundEven studio lighting on a plain white background producing soft, low-contrast shadows around folds and under pockets.
Colors
dark charcoal· main body fabric#211C1Ematte black metal· metal D-ring#2E292C- CollarPointed shirt collar with visible topstitching, lying flat against the chest; collar appears made from same woven fabric as body.
- 05

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve, button-cuff shirt showing a centre back pleat, a horizontal yoke seam, curved hem, and textured dark fabric.
- Centre back pleatSingle inverted centre back pleat runs from the yoke down the back panel and creates a vertical fold.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam spans the upper back from shoulder to shoulder, visible as a stitched line.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.11 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Locker loopShort vertical locker loop or tab located at the centre of the yoke near the collar seam.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem is curved with a pronounced rounded tail at the back extending below the hips.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high) - Cuff constructionButtoned barrel cuffs with visible button placket and two vertically aligned buttons on the cuff.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.62 · w 0.25 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven textured fabric with slight visible slub or weave irregularity consistent across the garment.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.56 (medium) - Shoulder seamSet-in shoulder seam visible curving from collar toward the sleeve cap on the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible inner sleeve drapeSleeve on the left side shows natural drape and soft wrinkles indicating a lightweight, flexible fabric.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio rear-quarter product shot on a white background with a model; top of model's hair and left hand are visible. Even lighting with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionRear-quarter crop showing upper back to mid-thigh area; model turned slightly to the left so left sleeve and hand are visible.
- Model hairCurly hair of the model is visible at the top centre of the frame resting above the collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.13 (high) - Model handLeft hand and wrist of the model are visible at the lower left edge, partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.71 · w 0.16 · h 0.25 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with soft even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows around the garment edges.
Colors
dark charcoal· shirt fabric#1D191B- Centre back pleatSingle inverted centre back pleat runs from the yoke down the back panel and creates a vertical fold.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000000351577 | UTILITY SHIRT WL - BLACK / 1 | A$469.00 | Out of Stock |
| 1000000351578 | UTILITY SHIRT WL - BLACK / 2 | A$469.00 | Out of Stock |
| 1000000351579 | UTILITY SHIRT WL - BLACK / 3 | A$469.00 | Out of Stock |
| 1000000351580 | UTILITY SHIRT WL - BLACK / 4 | A$469.00 | Yes |
| 1000000351581 | UTILITY SHIRT WL - BLACK / 5 | A$469.00 | Out of Stock |
| 1000000351582 | UTILITY SHIRT WL - BLACK / 6 | A$469.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://etal-australia.com/products/em22-1210wl
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated