Relaxed plaid shirt product image (primary)
Front view of a long-sleeve relaxed button-up plaid shirt with a spread collar, two chest flap pockets with buttons, and a full button placket. Shirt has a light cream base with thin taupe/brown plaid lines and beige buttons.

BOSS

Relaxed Plaid Shirt

CA$499.00CAD
In Stock

This is a men's relaxed plaid shirt from BOSS by Hugo Boss, constructed from a virgin wool and cotton blend. It features a relaxed fit, spread collar, full button placket, two buttoned chest flap pockets, and single-button cuffs. The shirt has a large-scale plaid pattern in taupe and cream tones and is designed as a versatile wardrobe essential.

Material
virgin wool and cotton blend
Gender
male
Style
minimal, modern, classic, smart-casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Off White

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

A minimalist and modern take on the classic checked shirt, featuring a relaxed fit and luxurious virgin wool-cotton blend fabric, from BOSS by HUGO BOSS.

Relaxed fit, buttoned patch pockets on chest, luxurious virgin wool and cotton blend

Material
virgin wool and cotton blend
Secondary
cotton
Style
minimal, modern, classic, smart-casual
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • minimalist design
  • neutral color palette
  • virgin wool and cotton blend fabric
  • relaxed fit
  • buttoned patch pockets on chest
  • monochrome aesthetic
  • versatile silhouette
  • luxurious fabric
  • classic checked pattern reimagined
  • comfort-oriented design

Product Insights

The BOSS Relaxed Plaid Shirt is a 60% virgin wool/40% cotton blend that wicks moisture, resists wrinkles, and retains shape better than pure cotton, offering warmth without clammy overheating thanks to its breathable construction. Its Italian-made craftsmanship provides a textured woolen handfeel rather than a smooth cotton finish. The main tradeoff is that care requires dry cleaning or gentle hand wash, and drying flat is recommended for faster results.

Verified claims

Moisture wicking
60% virgin wool/40% cotton blend wicks moisture away from skin.
Wrinkle resistance
60% virgin wool blend resists wrinkles better than pure cotton.
Warmth & breathability
Wool-cotton blend avoids clammy overheating while trapping heat and wicking moisture.
Shape retention
Resists creasing and shape loss better than pure-cotton shirts.
Craftsmanship
Italian-made: finer wool, precise stitching, luxurious hand.
Care
Dry cleaning or gentle hand wash recommended for this wool-cotton shirt.
Drying time
Wool wicks moisture; shirt dries faster than cotton when laid flat.
Texture
Blend yields a textured woolen handfeel, not a smooth cotton finish.
Durability
Wool-cotton fabric resists wrinkles and maintains shape better than pure cotton.
Comfort
Wool-cotton blend wicks moisture and insulates better than pure cotton shirts.

Product record

Title
Relaxed Plaid Shirt
Brand
BOSS
Price
499 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Why virgin wool and cotton blend matters

  • The shirt is cut and sewn in Italy, a provenance that typically brings finer-gauge virgin wool sourcing and a higher standard of stitching precision, which supports the fabric's luxurious hand and long-term durability.
  • Unlike standard cotton shirts that absorb moisture and can become heavy and cool against the skin, the wool component actively pulls sweat away from the body and speeds evaporation, reducing that clammy feeling during temperature swings.
  • Virgin wool's inherent elasticity gives this blend noticeably better wrinkle recovery than a pure-cotton plaid — it stays fresh-looking through a full day without the crease-set that cotton develops at elbows and collar.
  • Wool's microscopic air pockets make this shirt substantially warmer than a pure-cotton plaid for cool-weather layering, yet the cotton in the blend still breathes enough to avoid the clammy overheating that pure wool can produce indoors.
  • Wool fibers can survive over 20,000 bending cycles before failure, compared to around 3,000 for cotton, so the blended fabric is less prone to developing permanent crease marks or losing shape after repeated wear and laundering.
  • Wool-cotton blends are a mainstay of high-end shirting because they deliver a richer surface feel and a quieter, more fluid drape than standard cotton checks — this shirt’s minimalist plaid gains an understated luxury from that material premium.

Image Analysis

2 images
Relaxed plaid shirt product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a long-sleeve relaxed button-up plaid shirt with a spread collar, two chest flap pockets with buttons, and a full button placket. Shirt has a light cream base with thin taupe/brown plaid lines and beige buttons.

  • Overall shape and fitRelaxed, slightly oversized long-sleeve shirt shown from the front with a straight hem that is rounded at the sides and falls below the waistline.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high)
  • CollarMedium spread point collar with visible topstitching and the top button undone exposing an inner layer.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Button placketCentral vertical button placket with visible beige buttons spaced down the front; placket is a single layer with topstitching.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Chest pocketsTwo horizontal flap chest pockets positioned symmetrically on the upper front, each secured by a single beige button.
    2 regionsx 0.13 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
  • CuffSingle-button sleeve cuff visible on the right sleeve (model left) with matching beige button.
    1 regionx 0.69 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Plaid patternSoft, wide plaid formed by thin, sketchy taupe and light brown lines on a cream background; lines create large square checks with subtle texture in the strokes.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Buttons detailRound, four-hole beige buttons with a slightly glossy finish sewn onto placket and pockets.
    2 regionsx 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.19 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Visible inner layerA white crew-neck inner shirt is partially visible beneath the open collar and placket.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.09 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral background showing a cropped model from chin to mid-thigh, even soft lighting, and minimal shadows. Model's left hand is visible and wearing a small earring on the left ear.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray to white studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal shadowing around the model.
  • Composition and cropImage cropped at the model's chin and mid-thigh so face is partially out of frame and lower legs are not visible.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model hand and accessoriesModel's right hand rests by the side near the hem of the shirt; a small hoop earring is visible on the left ear.
    2 regionsx 0.68 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Visible pantsDark indigo denim pants visible below the shirt hem providing contrast with the light shirt.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.84 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high)

Colors

cream· shirt body (base)#D2C6C3light taupe· plaid linesbeige· buttons#D1C6C4
Relaxed plaid shirt product image 2
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Product

Rear view of a long-sleeve relaxed-fit plaid shirt showing the back yoke, full back panel, left sleeve with buttoned cuff, and a classic shirt collar. The shirt is untucked and falls over dark denim pants.

  • Back panel and yokeFull rear body panel with a horizontal yoke seam across the upper back; the plaid pattern aligns across the seam and covers the entire back.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high)
  • CollarClassic turned-down shirt collar visible from the back, centered on the neckline with the collar stand sitting flat.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Sleeve and cuffLong left sleeve (model's left) with a single-button barrel cuff; cuff is buttoned and shows two visible buttons on the cuff placket area.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.35 · h 0.47 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Hem shapeLower hem is gently curved with a slightly longer back drop and visible seam at the edge; shirt hangs untucked over pants.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Plaid patternLarge-scale plaid consisting of wide off-white squares intersected by soft, slightly blurred thin lines in a light taupe/beige; pattern repeats evenly across the back and sleeve.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high)
  • ButtonsSmall round buttons on the cuff and sleeve placket in a light cream/beige tone, matching the shirt palette.
    1 regionx 0.07 · y 0.80 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model from the rear-left three-quarter angle against a plain light background; lower torso in dark denim visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.

  • Shot compositionModel shown from rear-left three-quarter angle with head turned slightly to the left; framing includes torso, left arm, and upper legs.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft frontal lighting producing minimal shadows and clear visibility of fabric texture and pattern.
  • Visible propsModel wears dark blue denim pants visible under the shirt; a small hoop earring is visible in the left ear.
    2 regionsx 0.42 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium)

Colors

warm off-white· shirt body (base)#D2C6C3light taupe· plaid lines#CABEBA

Q&A

2 answered
Are the care instructions machine washable or dry clean only? Does the shirt require special handling due to the wool blend?
Care instructions are not provided for this specific shirt. Given the virgin wool and cotton blend, we recommend dry cleaning or gentle hand wash to preserve the fabric, but please check the garment's care label upon arrival.
Is the shirt lined, or is it a single layer? Does the fabric have any texture or is it smooth?
The shirt is not described as lined, so it is likely a single layer. The fabric is a virgin wool and cotton blend, which typically has a slightly textured, woolen feel rather than a smooth finish.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/shirts/patterns/relaxed-plaid-shirt--17052-1678220?colourId=0
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