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Navy Brick and Yellow Indian Madras 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 eye-catching combination of navy, brick red, yellow, and 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.

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4.9 (28 Reviews)

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4.9 on 28 Reviews

  • “Very soft material and extremely comfortable.”

    Stephen in New York, NY

  • “I really appreciated the lightweight nature of the fabric. This is a great summer shirt.”

    John in CENTENNIAL, CO

  • “Looks great. Colors were exactly as pictured.”

    Matt in PORTLAND, OR

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4.9 on 28 Reviews

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  • Color & Pattern 5.0

  • Performance 4.8

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  • “I really like this fabric. It is very light and perfect for Summer. So far it has maybe not shrunk as much as predicted, and so fits a little loose compared to my usual fit. But this still results in a great casual shirt, and I'm planning to purchase the same in other patterns if I can.”

    11 hours ago  ·  Brent in Mountain View, CA

  • “Great fabric, nice and soft, looks great.”

    3 days ago  ·  Scott in PORTLAND, OR

  • “It's a beautiful weight for summer and the colors are vibrant without being garish. The shrinkage allowances were spot on - after one wash/dry cycle the fit is just right.”

    6 days ago  ·  Dave in Brooklyn, NY

  • “I adore this fabric. It's light/breezy and the pattern is just fantastic.”

    2 weeks ago  ·  Stephen in WASHINGTON, DC

  • “Good value.”

    2 weeks ago  ·  joel in Monrovia, CA

  • “It feels and looks like summer. Can’t wait to wear it at the Folk Festival!”

    3 weeks ago  ·  Andreas in Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • “Great for spring.”

    4 weeks ago  ·  Richard in New York, NY

  • “Love this fabric. Exactly as expected.”

    4 weeks ago  ·  Alexander in OAKLAND, CA

  • “Very authentic”

    last month  ·  Gavin in Twickenham, Middlesex

  • “Super breezy fabric, perfect for the hottest & most humid vacation wear!”

    last month  ·  Pascal in Aarschot, Vlaams-Brabant

  • “A wonderful, light shirt for the Summer. My only regret is that Proper Cloth didn’t have more available madras options because I would order them all.”

    last month  ·  Cameron in Houston, TX

  • “Super lightweight and love the colours”

    last month  ·  Joseph in Cork,

  • “Light weight for summer. Great colors.”

    last month  ·  Jim in Broomfield, CO

  • “Very nice colors. The fabric is lightweight and good for summer.”

    last month  ·  Tom in Arlington, VA

  • “Conservative Madras plaid. Lightweight but perfect for summer”

    last month  ·  Edrick in NAPLES, FL

  • “A great twist OCBD. Works great with a sold tie and blazer of jeans. Breathes and holds up all day long.”

    last month  ·  Matthew in WASHINGTON, DC

  • “The fabric is extremely light, yet the feel of it is still very soft and doesn’t feel flimsy. Colors and patterns are great and look fantastic, great way to make the summer wardrobe more interesting”

    last month  ·  Chris in London, london

  • “Very soft material and extremely comfortable.”

    last month  ·  Stephen in New York, NY

  • “Light as Feather . Durable for Spring and Summer . Jacket for Fall”

    last month  ·  Mithun in BELLA VISTA, AR

  • “I liked it”

    last month  ·  Joe in RALEIGH, NC

  • “i like it”

    last month  ·  Brian in Gainesville, GA

  • “thanks”

    last month  ·  Douglas in River Ridge, LA

  • “Really an attractive shirt.”

    last month  ·  John in Fargo, ND

  • “Great lightweight spring/summer shirt.”

    last month  ·  Jason in Point Pleasant Boro, NJ

  • “Good weight, nice to wear”

    last month  ·  Nicholas in Carlisle,

  • “I like the pattern but it seems to wrinkle way easier than other madras fabric.”

    last month  ·  Daniel in Cottleville, MO

  • “I really appreciated the lightweight nature of the fabric. This is a great summer shirt.”

    March 2025  ·  John in CENTENNIAL, CO

  • “Looks great. Colors were exactly as pictured.”

    March 2025  ·  Matt in PORTLAND, OR

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