Washed Cotton and Tencel Denim Fabric

~~$140~~ $110

A unique denim quality with an eco-friendly twist.

This soft 32s single-ply blend of cotton and Tencel™ is a unique alternative to classic denim. Tencel™ is an eco-friendly fiber with incredible performance characteristics—it‘s made from wood pulp and is more absorbent than cotton, and while its drape is similar to that of silk and rayon it’s much easier to care for. This blend hangs beautifully and has an interesting, subtly raised texture that gives it an extra lived-in feel, in addition to the heavy bleach wash that lends softness and variety to the threads. We love this one tucked into a lightweight pair of trousers for a polished yet relaxed look.

From sourcing the perfect denim from Japanese and Italian mills to testing washes with our factory for months on end, we labor over every detail of our washed indigo shirts. Each of them starts out as a plain or textured weave fabric that’s been dyed heavily with indigo. After being cut and sewn, the shirts are then garment washed using either a light enzyme, soda, or bleaching process. It‘s this process that gives each shirt its beautiful color and unique fading around the seams. While garment washed indigo and denim shirts are a popular product in the ready-to-wear market, they haven‘t previously been available in a custom fit or design due to the bulk production required for the washing process. We‘ve worked closely with our suppliers to bring you the first truly custom garment washed indigo and denim shirts on the market. Premium, carefully crafted shirts, made to your exact specifications. Learn more about our washed indigo and denim shirts here.

Recommended Styling: Try it with our Soft Roma Spread collar, no placket, and Long One Button cuff for a sleek shirt you can wear with a linen suit or chinos with an open collar. Note that, due to the special nature of the garment washing process, this fabric can only be made using soft, unfused collars, cuffs, and fronts/plackets.

Since our limited-run garment washed indigo and denim fabrics are made in small batches with a special process, we guarantee delivery by August 17th, 2021. Fabric swatches are not available.

Washed Indigo FAQs

Suggested Style Casual
Weave Plain Weave
Composition 55% Cotton, 45% Tencel
Thread Count 32s
Weight Lightweight
Opacity Rating 4 / 5 · Very Opaque
Wrinkle Resistance 3 / 5 · Slightly Wrinkle-Resistant
Care Wash with like colors only.
Shrinkage This shirt is not expected to shrink. Only Standard Allowances will be applied.
Fabric ID PCF3330

4.7 (52 Reviews)

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4.7 on 52 Reviews

Recommended by 94%.

Color & Pattern 4.8
Performance 4.7

“Excellent denim with soft feel. Very versatile.”

May 2023 · Roger in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,
“Great weekend casual shirt”

April 2023 · Robert in Minnetonka, MN
“lovely color and very cool”

March 2023 · Theodore in Toronto, ON
“Seemed too flimsy”

March 2023 · mike in Palm Desert, CA
“Lighter than expected. Uncommon color that pops much more than a dark blue shirt. Highly recommend.”

March 2023 · Sam in Andalusia, PA
“The fabric has a very loose drape that required a special fit from my normal shirts. The color is great.”

March 2023 · Alex in Carlsbad, CA
“Looks like rugged denim, feels almost like silk -- soft, smooth, very light and breathable.”

March 2023 · Dustin in Henderson, NV
“This fabric is very soft and I like it gor winter months”

February 2023 · Mike in Palgrave, Ontario
“I love love love this shirt, it is both causal and dressy at the same time. Perfect dinner or brunch.”

February 2023 · Jeff in Long Island City, NY
“Nice shirt which I ordered with Western pockets and pearl snap buttons to mimic the look of vintage Levi's denim shirts, although this fabric is much thinner then the Levi denim which you can find in vintage shops.”

February 2023 · Max in Roma, RM
“My second denim order and I love it. Not like your typical denim, this shirt pairs better with suits and jackets.”

February 2023 · Eonreco in Houston, TX
“Classic fabric, mid-blue which i love because it can go with almost anything.”

January 2023 · Anthony in South Yarra, VIC
“Good fabric. Light and great color”

January 2023 · Jorge in Miami, FL
“This appears as a pretty traditional denim fabric, but the addition of tencel makes it feel a bit different. It drapes in a more refined way, but it is still a shirt I would only use in casual situations.”

January 2023 · Brian in Phila, PA
“good fabric. color is a bit blue”

December 2022 · Yiqi in Allen, TX
“It looks good now. I predict that after several washings it will look even better. I like having a shirt that looks like the cotton denim that I'm used to but that adds in the drape one gets from tencel.”

December 2022 · Mark in LINCOLN, NE
“I love this fabric — it’s soft yet sturdy and the shirt is completely versatile!”

December 2022 · Steven in Cottonwood Heights, UT
“Soft feel with adequate stiffnes to maintain body.”

December 2022 · Wilfrid in Kingswood, South Australia
“Great denim shirt”

December 2022 · Scott in Chicago, IL
“Great Shirt”

December 2022 · John in VENICE, FL
“great color”

December 2022 · Henry in Omaha, NE
“Very wrinkly, thinner than expected.”

December 2022 · Gabe in CHICAGO, IL
“I didn't think I'd like the denim fabric this much! It's look is unique and the shirt is comfortable - it's a nice change from other Proper Cloth shirts I own.”

December 2022 · Blaze in Dickinson, TX
“Great color and good weight. Not heavy and stiff at all.”

December 2022 · Ron in MUSKEGON, MI
“Light weight for denim, great for a spring/summer material in northern US”

December 2022 · William in Rockford, IL
“A simple luxury in super-casual.”

December 2022 · Peter J in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
“Nice fabric, great fit.”

November 2021 · Christopher in Port St. Lucie, FL
“Lightweight all weather denim, very interesting texture and look”

October 2021 · Dave in Chicago, IL
“Love the tencel component in a denim shirt. Drapes beautifully.”

October 2021 · Christopher in San Francisco, CA
“Very nice fabric. Comfortable”

September 2021 · Thomas in Clifton, NJ
“I like it”

August 2021 · James in HIGH POINT, NC
“I was very pleased with this shirt. This is my first selection of the cotton and Tencel denim fabric and I selected it in the washed denim category. The fabric is soft to the touch. The color came in exactly as advertised. The fit is spot on. I am a fan of the washed denim fabrics and have ordered 5-6 so far. You can’t go wrong with the cotton and Tencel fabric.”

August 2021 · Mike in Pittsburgh, PA
“Fabric is very soft and comfortable”

August 2021 · Arthur in San Marino, CA
“really great fabric & feel”

August 2021 · Will in SAN FRANCISCO, CA
“Beutiful”

August 2021 · Irfan in Houston, TX
“Tercel/cotton blend is the best shirting fabric on the market .....drapes well , great hand.”

August 2021 · William in Greenwood, SC
“A surprisingly lightweight fabric. Smooth to the touch and drapes well. More Tencel shirts please!”

August 2021 · Patrick in West Hollywood, CA
“Didn't seem all that wrinkle resistant.”

July 2021 · George in Rochester, NY
“Great fabric, love the color, love the fabric”

July 2021 · Johannes in Hamburg, HH
“The color is not really what I was expecting.”

June 2021 · Dmitry in E Watertown, MA
“Runs warm for such a light cloth, and the wrinkle factor is real.”

May 2021 · David in Hilton, NY
“Looks great”

May 2021 · EDWIN in GREENVILLE, SC
“This shirt is ridiculously gorgeous. The deep indigo color, with subtle variations here and there, is beautiful. I admire the medium weight of it, too. I wore it last night, untucked, with khakis, and it was perfect.”

May 2021 · Gary in Norwood, NJ
“Perfect fabrics and color, I ordered three indigo shirt this one came out perfect, love it.”

May 2021 · Anowar in BRONX, NY
“The fabric is delicious”

May 2021 · Michael in Northbrook, IL
“Love it”

May 2021 · Adrian in Rancho Mirage, CA
“Soft but feels durable.”

May 2021 · Amanda in Tucson, AZ
“Great”

May 2021 · Gregory in Evergreen, CO
“So soft. Feels really great to wear.”

May 2021 · Richard in Gig Harbor, WA
“Just love the softness and the drape”

May 2021 · Kim in West Perth, WA