Long sleeve summer weight shirts.

[The Wizard]

Linen? All the linen I have is dry clean only

According to this linen can be "machine-washed in a gentle cycle in warm water, or preferably, hand-washed or dry-cleaned. Repeated hand or machine washings make linen soft, thereby eventually reducing wrinkling, while dry cleaning keeps it crisp and new-looking". http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_200/235_fashion_advice.html

 

[perterra]

According to this linen can be "machine-washed in a gentle cycle in warm water, or preferably, hand-washed or dry-cleaned. Repeated hand or machine washings make linen soft, thereby eventually reducing wrinkling, while dry cleaning keeps it crisp and new-looking". http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_200/235_fashion_advice.html

Maybe, the only linen I have that went thru the wash lost about 2 sizes to shrinkage.

 

[Hilldweller]

Maybe, the only linen I have that went thru the wash lost about 2 sizes to shrinkage.

Good old-timey linen was boiled first so that it wouldn't shrink.
Nice material for summer. It can kill you faster than cotton in winter.
They used to mix it with wool for a three-season blend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linsey-woolsey

 

[perterra]

Good old-timey linen was boiled first so that it wouldn't shrink.
Nice material for summer. It can kill you faster than cotton in winter.
They used to mix it with wool for a three-season blend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linsey-woolsey

Ah hell, I never knew that was what linsey woolsey was. I have read that a hundred times in old transcripts and journals, but never connected them. Thanks

 

[Chuck59]

I wear my old business dress shirts (always over a t-shirt). Already paid for and I don't care if I tear or stain em. Then they become work rags.

 

[Ramont]

www.breakwater850.com

UPF50+ sun protection, long sleeves and quick drying microfiber material. I like to wear these when it's hot outside

 

[Kevin108]

Tried a couple others now.

ExOfficio Travel Shirt - https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/897089/exofficio-travel-shirt-long-sleeve-shirt-mens
Good quality, very different texture and style from the Duluth stuff. Excellent hidden shoulder vent. I find myself missing the large buttons, but otherwise the shirt is great.

Eddie Bauer (can't remember the style)
Issues with loose threads in the button holes. No vents. Nice shirt, but not of the same quality is the Duluth and ExOfficio.

 

[bigskypylot]

+1 on Duluth Trading Co., REI, ExOfficio, Patagonia, Mountain Khakis, and Simms. Look for sales and free shipping lol

 

[dms1]

Unfortunately you can still get sunburn through a cotton shirt. UVA and UVB penetrate the material, better than no protection at all.

I've been wearing cotton dress shirts since I was a kid ( summer family vacations at lake Mojave) and never sunburn. i also have a few long sleeve fishing shirts sold at Bass Pro.

 

[FondaBellamy]

I like pullovers a lot.

 

[SilicaRich]

Colombia has a lot to pick from. May sound a little stupid but frisbee clothing like from Spin Ultimate is awesome. I have a few of their long sleeves that I wear a lot fishing or playing frisbee. In both cases, they do well to keep you cool in hot weather.

 

[Choff]

Colombia has a lot to pick from. May sound a little stupid but frisbee clothing like from Spin Ultimate is awesome. I have a few of their long sleeves that I wear a lot fishing or playing frisbee. In both cases, they do well to keep you cool in hot weather.

I second the Columbia line , love mine , its so light and protective in the sun.
I have blond hair blue eyes and burn quick!!!!

 

[kojackJKU]

I am a staunch supporter of the columiba line of everything. Just works, not expenisive and looks great. I have countless pieces of their gear and love it all!