Black Falcon 170s Zephyr
The term may refer to a light wind called Zeffiro. The Zephyr is an extremely lightweight and breathable fabric with a square construction, made with an almost equal number of threads per centimeter in warp and weft.
The term may refer to a light wind called Zeffiro. The Zephyr is an extremely lightweight and breathable fabric with a square construction, made with an almost equal number of threads per centimeter in warp and weft.
The term may refer to a light wind called Zeffiro. The Zephyr is an extremely lightweight and breathable fabric with a square construction, made with an almost equal number of threads per centimeter in warp and weft.
| Design Details | |
|---|---|
| Stitch Count | The number of Stitches per Inch (SPI) directly affects seam strength, appearance and elasticity when bending and stretching. Eagle Falcon shirts are stitched at a rate up to 28 SPI for our highest quality handmade shirts. This requires a slow and steady hand and takes significantly more time and effort than the typical bespoke shirt quickly stitched at lower counts |
| Gussets | We use reinforcing side seam gussets to prevent the shirt from ripping at the seam. Our shirts are built to withstand aggressive tucking or an aggressive cleaner. |
| Mother of Pearl | We use thick Mother of Pearl buttons for their depth of color and shine, and also their resilience against degradation caused by cleaners and heat. This ensures a long lasting life for the buttons. Our buttons also feature curved edges to ensure greater comfort and ease of use. |
| Split Yoke | The yoke is an area of the shirt receives a large amount of stress and friction from your blazer, jacket, or shoulder straps of your bag. For this reason, and also to give a more masculine shoulder line, two layers of fabric are used. The yoke is also stitched together at an angle, as this is the only direction that cotton can be easily stretched, and helpsensure comfort when bending and reaching. |
| Front Placket | The wide front placket of the shirt delivers a bold and confident look that works together with the inner placket and collar stand to keep your shirt collar upright throughout the day. It also functions to keep the area between shirt buttons from opening and exposing the skin or undershirt. The wider placket also serves to keep the shirt tucked longer throughout the day. |
| Inner Placket | The inside placket is wide and reinforced with canvas to to ensure that the right side of the collar does not collapse. It works in conjunction with the tall collar stand to ensure that the shirt collar remains upright throughout the day. |
| Sleeve Placket | The sleeve plackets are long, wide and contain two buttons. This gives greater comfort for close fitting sleeves but also gives a cleaner tuck when the sleeves are rolled up into a cuff. This cut accentuates the forearm and gives a more masculine and refined look. |
| Tapered Sleeves | The sleeves on our shirts are tapered with a single break at the back to allow the shirt to be worn with the cuff buttons open. The close fitting sleeve also maintains the uniformity of the barrel cuff when cuffs are worn unbuttoned, and further minimizes the large bell bottom sleeve effect. |
| High Collar | Our signature spread collar features a curved collar stand. This combination resembles the wings of a diving Falcon. The tall collar is tapered towards the back and reinforced with canvas throughout to give a strong and confident look that works well with a tie or without. The collar is made from 6 pieces of fabric and stitched with a high count to deliver a clean and refined look that is also durable. |
| Collar Stand | The tall collar stand frames the face and ensures that the shirt maintains its structure throughout the day and into the night. Lined with thick moisture-wicking sateen or silk-blend Egyptian cotton material, our multi-layer collar stand is a signature element of every shirt we make. A single top button gives a clean and refined look that is both elegant and functional. |
| Yarn Count | We use only the highest quality cotton sourced from international suppliers. Our most prestigious line of shirts use 2-ply Egyptian cotton with a yarn count of 300, the finest thread in the world. This is an achievement made possible by the culmination of the best quality luxury cotton and the finest modern technology. |
| High Armhole | Our shirts are cut with a high armhole to ensure maximum comfort and easy arm rotation. The high cut also eliminates excess fabric that can store heat and moisture when worn under a suit jacket. Additionally, the cut also minimizes distance the sleeve travels when reaching, particularly when wearing under a suit jacket. |
| Wing Bottom | The shirt tail is cut in the shape of the raised wings of an Eagle. This flattened “S” curve bottom for our shirts ensures that the shirt tail remains tucked when worn inside, but also allows the shirt to maintain a clean drape and nice casual look when worn untucked. |
| Side Seams | Side seams on all our shirts use twin stitching with a high stitch count to deliver a clean and durable seam. Flipping the shirt inside out reveals the quality and attention to detail both inside and out. |
LUXURY POPLIN SHIRT
Hand cut and finished in Istanbul using single needle stitching and real mother of pearl buttons, our luxurious collection of men's Egyptian cotton shirts.
| Specification | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Season | All Seasons | This shirt is made for warmer climates, but can be worn in all seaons. |
| Warp | 300/2 | Warp threads run vertically from the top of a woven fabric to the bottom. These lengthwise warp threads are usually more numerous or stronger than weft threads (horizontal) in order to withstand the tension on a loom or weaving frame. The fineness of a yarn (yarn count) is expressed by an “Ne” (Number English) number. A “1 Ne” yarn means 840 yards or 770 meters of the yarn weighs 1 pound. The higher the number, the thinner the yarn, and the finer the fabric. A regular t-shirt can be knitted from 20 Ne to 40 Ne. At Eagle Falcon Shirtmakers, we use luxury shirting fabrics 80 Ne to 300 Ne 2-ply: meaning two intertwined 300 Ne Yarns. These are finer than the human hair! |
| Weft | 300/2 | Weft threads run horizontally (crosswise) from one end of the fabric to the other, going over or under the warp threads. A single weft thread is also called “a pick.” This intertwining of the warp and the weft are the essence of weaving a cloth.Different types of weaves and structures can be made by alternating when the weft and the warp cross each other. Some common weave types are: Poplin, Oxford, Twill, Herringbone, Panama. |
| Yarn Count | 300/2 | Yarn count is one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of shirting fabrics. Let me try to explain with an example. Take a roll of sewing thread and and pull a string of it from the spool. Now wrap that around your first two fingers to form a circle of fabric. Take that circle and fold it onto itself to make a figure 8. This is called a Hank in the textile world. That hank is then placed on a scale and its weight is measured. If one hank of yarn measuring 840 yards weighs 1 pound, this is called 1 Ne or 1s. If 300 hanks of this yarn weighs 1 pound, we call this 300 Ne or simply 300s. The lower the number, the thicker the yarn. The higher the number, the finer the yarn. In these examples, the weight of 1 pound remains the same as the length increases. |
| Weight | 65-75 gsm | This is the weight of the fabric in grams per square meter. The lower the number, the lighter and finer the fabric. |
| Weave | Poplin | Poplin is a tightly woven fabric with a very simple over-under weave and very little sheen, which ensures a nice professional finish. Poplins are great for guys who are looking for minimal texture in their fabrics. They are generally a thinner, lighter fabric. In particular, white poplin fabrics can be slightly transparent. Poplins generally wear the smoothest out of all weaves owing to their lack of texture. |
| Pattern | Solid | |
| Color | Blue | |
| Construction | 100% Egyptian Cotton | |
| Stitch Density | 10 | |
| Front Placket | American | |
| Cuff | Barrel | |
| Yoke | Split | |
| Interfacing | Crisp | |
| Opaque | Light |
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CARING FOR YOUR EAGLE FALCON SHIRT
If an average garment stays in use three times longer than today, its carbon footprint is reduced by 65% and its water use by 66%. By caring for your shirt in the right way, you not only increase its life length, but also decrease its negative impact on the environment.
Always dry clean premium Eagle Falcon shirts. For normal wear shirts, follow the instructions below.
Unbutton, turn up the collar and turn the shirt inside out.
Do not overfill the washing machine.
Set the washing machine on a low spin-dry.
Once the washing program is finished, hang it on a hanger and button the collar. Stretch the cuff, collar and front placket softly. Do not wring the shirt.
A light ironing may be desirable for that extra finishing touch. Avoid ironing the cuffs and collar on a high heat setting, lower the heat and iron them gently.
For normal wear shirts we recommend a 30-40C washing program. For more soiled shirts you can use a 40-60C washing program and if needed pre-treat any stain with a detergent approximately 30 minutes before washing. Set the machine on low-spin dry program, which saves energy and reduces the wear and tear. Always try to fill your washing machine – without overfilling. Measure washing powder accurately and follow the advice on the washing powder package in order to reduce any surplus. The amount of washing powder is determined by the hardness of your water. Softer water requires less washing powder. Furthermore, we do not recommend using a fabric softener since it is unnecessary to get the shirt clean. If possible let your shirt dry on a hanger in room temperature.
