UTILITY SHIRT WL product image (primary)
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.

ET AL

UTILITY SHIRT WL

A$469.00AUD
Out of Stock

An oversized utility shirt made from 100% linen with a soft garment wash and long sleeves with button cuffs. It features a symmetrical double-layer front, patch pockets with D-ring and tab hardware, a center back pleat, and a curved hem. Designed in Melbourne (EM22-1210WL), care instructions specify gentle twisting before hang-drying and no ironing to preserve the crinkle texture.

Color
BLACK
Material
100% Linen
Style
casual, oversized, utilitarian
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

BLACK

Size

123456
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

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Uses

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]

Image Analysis

5 images
UTILITY SHIRT WL product image (primary)
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)

Colors

matte black· shirt#0E0D0Ematte black· trousers#0E0D0Dblack leather· boots#151115
UTILITY SHIRT WL product image 2
02

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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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
UTILITY SHIRT WL product image 3
03

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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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
UTILITY SHIRT WL product image 4
04

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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
UTILITY SHIRT WL product image 5
05

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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high)

Colors

matte black· shirt main body#110F11

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://etal-australia.com/products/em22-1210wl
Platform
shopify
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