Baird McNutt Slate Blue Irish Linen Fabric

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An incredibly fine authentic Irish linen in a beautiful slate.

This luxurious linen fabric is woven and finished by Ireland’s premier linen mill, Baird McNutt. With roots dating back to 1798 on the Kellswater River, Baird McNutt uses both traditional and state-of-the-art technologies to produce some of the finest linen in the world. Though it’s historically been used in many different environments for its insulating properties, we’re all familiar with linen’s fantastic lightness and breathability in hotter climates, and this one delivers beyond expectation. Remarkably soft and textured with linen’s characteristically irregular finish, this slate linen is a truly special one you can dress up or down.

Recommended Styling: Give your look an easy, sprezzy feel with our Soft Roma Cutaway collar, no placket, Soft Long One Button cuff, and Slate Horn buttons.

Suggested Style Casual
Weave Plain Weave
Composition 100% Linen
Thread Count 25s
Weight 149g · Lightweight
Opacity Rating 2 / 5 · Slightly Transparent
Wrinkle Resistance 2 / 5 · Wrinkle-Prone
Origin United Kingdom
Mill Baird McNutt
Care Machine wash with non-chlorine detergents only, hang dry, iron
Shrinkage Expected to shrink meaningfully in the length and slightly in the width. Counter-Shrinkage Adjustments applied.
Fabric ID PCF4423

4.9 (33 Reviews)

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4.9 on 33 Reviews

“I love these linen fabrics. The breathability and comfort of linen really does make a difference in hot, humid weather.”

John in Durham, NC
“The linen fabric is excellent - it's lightweight and comfortable to wear.”

Thierry in Brooklyn, NY

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4.9 on 33 Reviews

Recommended by 100%.

Color & Pattern 5.0
Performance 4.8

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“The linen was absolutely beautiful quality. Not too shear but not to thick either. Goldilocks zone! Being my 1st shirt from Proper Cloth it took me 1 refit to get it right, but they nailed it. The service is incredible. Shipping fast. Packaging is gorgeous. Worth every penny.”

12 hours ago · John in Brevard, NC
“Comfortable”

6 days ago · Tadahisa in Long Island City, NY
“Excellent quality fabric”

2 weeks ago · Matthew in VIENNA, VA
“...”

3 weeks ago · Nelson in Doral, FL
“So comfortable. Soft, breathable, subtle and light without being so thin it loses its ability to drape well and have interesting crinkles while wearing. This is another level of linen The color is delightful, not quite indigo and goes well with business casual and casual, yet interesting enough to stand out from the regular blues in your closet”

3 weeks ago · Chris in London,
“This linen is of a good weight. It isn't to that it has no structure. It is heavy enough to have structure with the breathable properties of linen. This is a pure linen and wears well. I will be ordering a few more shirts in different colors.”

4 weeks ago · John in COLLEGE STATION, TX
“What a cool, lightweight summer shirt. Colors are wonderful, fabric is comfortable and the quality is incredible.”

last month · Kenneth in Gallatin, TN
“Foundational for any assortment of linen shirts. Baird is top-shelf stuff.”

last month · Adam in WASHINGTON, DC
“cool and breezy”

last month · Nello IV Jr in Mandaue, Cebu
“Beautiful love the shirt”

February 2025 · Theo in New York, NY
“Excellent, but have not washed it.”

December 2024 · Jeffrey in Concord, MA
“This colour is more similar to a dark denim than the website picture would suggest, but it is still a beautiful shade of blue. It has the typical wrinkled linen look once washed. A perfect summer staple for the wardrobe.”

November 2024 · Thomas in Valencia, Valencia
“Great”

September 2024 · Maanek in Piscataway, NJ
“I love these linen fabrics. The breathability and comfort of linen really does make a difference in hot, humid weather.”

August 2024 · John in Durham, NC
“Perfect linen shirt and fabric. It is in my weekly rotation. I wear it casual and love the double pockets.”

August 2024 · Christopher in DURHAM, NC
“Was a little concerned after washing as I though it might be too tight, but it was perfect after I ironed it. Got lots of compliments.”

July 2024 · Steven in Old Tappan, NJ
“beautiful linen”

July 2024 · Juan in New York, NY
“Love these linens, fabric breaks in well and is very breathable.”

July 2024 · Michael in HOUSTON, TX
“It's a little rough on the skin when first putting it on, but it's otherwise nice.”

July 2024 · Peter in Mercer Island, WA
“Awesome color.”

July 2024 · Steve in Villanova, PA
“Fabric was great. After washing ended up about 1/2" too short in the arms, but I wear them with sleeves rolled up so it doesn't really matter.”

June 2024 · Mark in Irvington, NY
“great”

June 2024 · Jean in FORT WORTH, TX
“Fabulous! I've only worn the Baird McNutt Irish linen shirt...With temps at 100 degrees, it is the perfect shirt to wear this spring/summer. Very Cool, in both senses of the word!”

June 2024 · Mark in Odessa, TX
“Everything went well.”

June 2024 · Daniel in Oak Lawn, IL
“Great for summer.”

June 2024 · Morris in Needham, MA
“Great look”

June 2024 · David in Tenafly, NJ
“Light and airy as linen should be.”

June 2024 · Jack in CHICAGO, IL
“Terrific linen fabric. Well worth the cost!”

June 2024 · Scott in Mooresville, NC
“shirt fits great”

June 2024 · richard in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
“It's very handsome fabric in person, a rich blue. Difficult to find a tie for so it's probably best to wear without a tie. It's thicker than most linen fabric I have seen before but still cooling.”

June 2024 · Ian in Billings, MT
“Perfect Summet shirt, casual/open neck or with my Loro Piana jacket, open neck or under a tie.”

June 2024 · Richard in Bronxville, NY
“This color is AMAZING!!!! Baird McNutt linen is everything you could want in a linen shirt. Light, breathable, wrinkles elegantly throughout the day.... The perfect linen experience!”

May 2024 · Brandon in Des Moines, WA
“The linen fabric is excellent - it's lightweight and comfortable to wear.”

May 2024 · Thierry in Brooklyn, NY

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