DESCRIPTION
The Patagonia Back Step Shirt is a beautifully breathable summer shirt in hemp and organic cotton, perfect for anyone who wants to feel comfortable and at ease outdoors. Made from a lightweight hemp and organic cotton fabric that will keep you cool and comfortable in hot weather.
With a fabric that's 55% hemp providing durability and 45% organic cotton for cool comfort, this summer work shirt has an open weave for airflow and a soft texture that stays light on the skin. It features coconut buttons down the front, button-through chest pockets and a vented shirttail that you can wear out or tucked in.
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Materials: 4-oz 55% hemp/45% organic cotton plain weave
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Manufacturing: Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
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Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam
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Weight: 193 g (6.8 oz)
SIZE GUIDE
| Size |
Chest |
Hip |
| X-Small |
36-37" |
35-36" |
| Small |
38-39" |
37-38" |
| Medium |
40-41" |
39-40" |
| Large |
42-44" |
41-43" |
| X-Large |
46-48" |
44-46" |
Please note: Size guide provided from the brands general sizing chart and refers to body measurements, we would always recommend coming in store to try on if possible and please contact us if you need guidance on sizing.
PROVENANCE AND ETHICS
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towards skiers, snowboarders, surfers and climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.
Hemp: Durable, comfortable and breathable, with a cultivation that has a low impact on the environment. Needing little to no irrigation and uses less fertiliser than other crops. Hemp does not need synthetic fertiliser, it even replenishes vital nutrients in the soil and it prevents erosion.
Organic Cotton: All of Patagonia's virgin cotton is grown with organic practices that eliminate the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and GMO seeds, partnering with farmers working toward the highest organic cotton standard.
Fair Trade: Patagonia now use more than 20 Fair Trade factories that specialise in the production of outdoor clothing, paying a premium for every Patagonia item that is made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. They actively encourage other brands that do business in those factories to join them in the Fair Trade movement, ensuring living wages within the supply chain.
