Story Made from the century-old loopwheel technique for seam-free softness Loopwheelers are a rare sight these days. In fact, there are only a few of these once-popular machines left in the world. Circular weaving means no side seams in the fabric, and a soft, circular-knitted waistband means endless comfort. 100% organic cotton is supple and breathable against your skin, with a durable and classic construction for all-day wear. Features Real Mother of Pearl buttons Maximum comfort with a seamless waistband Made in Germany Materials Pure 100% organic cotton, loopwheeled for softness against the skin Unique two-thread count weave for durability Sizing A classic fit, but European sizes and loopwheeled fabrics tend to run small, so we recommend you order one size up For the best personal fit, measure a pair of boxer briefs or shorts at home and compare to the size chart below Garment Measurements S M L XL XXL Waist 24½ 26 26¾ 28¼ 29½ Length 11½ 12¼ 12½ 13 13¼ All measurements are in inches Care Spin on low and air-dry About Merz b. Schwanen Of all the clothing brands out there, perhaps none takes the adage “quality over quantity” more to heart than Merz b. Schwanen. Founded in 1911 by Balthazar Merz, the brand was brought back to life decades later when the future founders discovered a 90-year-old henley shirt at a Berlin flea market. They were moved by the quality of the garment to revitalize the brand and soon began a long process of restoring rare Loopwheeler machines (originally built between 1889 and 1969) in a workshop in the Swabian Alps of Germany. Each machine is dedicated to a particular size, and it takes an hour to knit enough fabric, row by row, for a single shirt. The result is a garment in timeless style crafted from soft organic cotton that just might last you 100 years.
