
ET AL
UTILITY SHIRT WL
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
Size
- 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
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
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- 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
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://etal-australia.com/products/em22-1210wl
- Platform
- shopify
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