Blue and Off White Indian Madras Plaid Fabric

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Authentic Indian madras reinterpreted for the modern wardrobe.

Prized for its breathability, lightness, and distinctive look, madras is an absolute warm-weather staple. This one is woven in Chennai, India, with a 40s single-ply plain weave construction that makes for an incredibly soft and airy feel. Madras fabrics were originally dyed with bright, colorful vegetable dyes that, when laundered, would "bleed," resulting in shirts with more subdued tones and a faded appearance. This bleeding inadvertently created the traditional madras look we’re familiar with today. Our madras shirts are designed to have just the right amount of fade right off the bat so they won't bleed when you wash them at home. This tonal blue and off-white in an intricate plaid makes for a unique yet timeless style that works perfectly as either a long or short sleeve shirt. Dress it down with jeans or shorts and sneakers, or try it with linen dress pants and espadrilles.

Suggested Style Casual
Weave Plain Weave
Composition 100% Cotton
Thread Count 40s
Weight 110g · Lightweight
Opacity Rating 3 / 5 · Fairly Opaque
Wrinkle Resistance 3 / 5 · Slightly Wrinkle-Resistant
Care Machine wash with non-chlorine detergents only, hang dry
Shrinkage Expected to shrink meaningfully in the length and width. Counter-Shrinkage Adjustments applied.
Fabric ID PCF4651

4.7 (22 Reviews)

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4.7 on 22 Reviews

“The print looks great and the fabric is light, airy, and extremely comfortable, especially in hot weather.”

James in Phoenix, AZ
“The fabric irons up easily, drapes really well and is a lighter weave than some madras shirts. It looked good through daytime meetings and then going to a show and out to dinner.”

Steve in Spruce Pine, NC
“One of my favorites.”

Todd in Denver, CO

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4.7 on 22 Reviews

Recommended by 91%.

Color & Pattern 4.8
Performance 4.5

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“Love this fabric.”

2 weeks ago · Robert in Wood Ridge, NJ
“It makes me smile ????”

2 weeks ago · Andreas in Winnipeg, Manitoba
“As advertised”

3 weeks ago · William in Hendra, QLD
“Beautiful, soft fabric. Suspect this will become a summer favorite.”

4 weeks ago · Todd in New York, NY
“Lovely fabric albeit quite light.”

last month · Edrick in NAPLES, FL
“I have a few Madras shirts but this one stands out for look and feel. It works particularly well under a jacket, overshirt or sweater or worn outside with shorts.”

last month · Roger in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,
“Beautiful light fabric. Does show some wrinkles but given the fabric this is expected.”

last month · Raghu in Randolph, NJ
“Very soft material and extremely comfortable.”

last month · Stephen in New York, NY
“Very nice and soft.”

last month · Allen in Los Angeles, CA
“The print looks great and the fabric is light, airy, and extremely comfortable, especially in hot weather.”

last month · James in Phoenix, AZ
“The fabric irons up easily, drapes really well and is a lighter weave than some madras shirts. It looked good through daytime meetings and then going to a show and out to dinner.”

last month · Steve in Spruce Pine, NC
“Light and breathable. Great for summer. Easy to wear casual untucked or more dressy tucked in”

last month · ALAN in MIAMI, FL
“I don't like this material at all. It doesn't maintain it's shape. I don't like how it looks on me,”

last month · Timothy in Scottsdale, AZ
“Very unique cloth. It does not stand out but looks very nice and comfortable.”

last month · John in Fargo, ND
“The blue is less bold and has a lot more brown to it in person. This shirt is offered at the beginning of spring but its much more suitable for late summer into autumn due to its color. The fabric, however, is perfect for madras. PC once offered very vibrant colored madras fabrics that really popped - perfect for spring and early summer. I would appreciate seeing those again.”

last month · James in Homewood, AL
“Haven't worn these shirts yet as cold weather is still with us, but the they are soft to the touch and the quality of the fabric shines through.”

last month · John in NEW YORK, NY
“Excellent”

last month · Goncalo in Macao SAR,
“It is ok, I would prefer brighter colors in the future”

last month · Jeffrey in Overland Park, KS
“Madras is great--takes me back to my youth when this fabric was pretty much standard summer wear”

last month · Russell in BONITA SPRINGS, FL
“wrinkle resistant”

March 2025 · Greg in Marco Island, FL
“One of my favorites.”

March 2025 · Todd in Denver, CO
“very good”

March 2025 · Joe in RALEIGH, NC

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