Striped Basketweave Camp Shirt

Verified claims

Texture

Basketweave grouped yarns create a tactile grid for an artisanal look.

Hand

Basketweave has a soft hand reminiscent of light flannel.

Fabric performance

The balanced weave drapes fluidly, resists wrinkles, and stays breathable.

Care

Wash inside out in cold, air dry, and iron on low to preserve the weave.

Origin

Camp collar evolved from the 19th-century Cuban guayabera work shirt.

Styling

Worn untucked under jackets with a loose fit and textured basketweave.

Exclusivity

Djab by Simons is exclusive to Simons.

Design

Straight hem and roomy fit are designed for untucked wear.

Layering

Flat camp collar and breathable fabric allow clean layering under jackets or over a tee.

Sizing

Regular fit runs true to size; take your usual size.

Breathability

Openwork weave and camp collar keep shirt cool and non-clinging.

Temperature regulation

Fabric feels substantial but stays breathable, bridging warm days and cool evenings.

Opacity

Openwork weave keeps shirt breathable but not see-through.

Regular fit

Regular fit is deliberately roomy and boxy for airflow and movement, with an untucked hem and consistent sizing.

Material

100% organic cotton basketweave with a hand like light flannel and natural wrinkle resistance.

Value

69 CAD price undercuts comparable camp shirts from Turkish manufacturing.

Wardrobe anchor

Mint and indigo pair with neutrals, work day-to-night, layer under jackets, and are designed untucked.

Sheerness

Mint/pistachio colorway may require an undershirt in bright light.

Openwork

The basketweave openwork provides breathability and subtle transparency in lighter colorways.

Color

Mint/Pistachio green stays visually cool under bright sun, and Indigo/Dark Blue suits evening wear.

Product record

Title

Striped Basketweave Camp Shirt

Brand

Djab

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

Basketweave fabric and openwork texture

• The balanced 2×2 weave gives the fabric a fluid drape that skims the body rather than puffing out, so the shirt's regular fit and straight hem fall cleanly for a relaxed, unstudied silhouette.
• Basketweave's grouped yarn structure resists creasing, so the shirt will look presentable across a full day's wear without the need for pressing — a practical edge for travel or all-day casual settings where you want to look at ease, not rumpled.
• The organic cotton basketweave has a soft, slightly brushed hand that recalls light flannel — giving the shirt a cozy, next-to-skin comfort that belies its summer-weight label, so it feels substantial enough for cool evenings without heavy weight.
• The grouped-yarn construction produces a subtle grid of raised intersections that gives the fabric a tactile, artisanal character — it reads more textured and visually interesting than flat-woven poplin or broadcloth, which is what makes this camp shirt feel intentional rather than basic.

Camp collar design and styling

• The open pyjama collar descends directly from the 19th-century Cuban guayabera, a field-hand shirt engineered with a wide flat collar for ventilation; adopted into mid-century American style by figures like JFK and James Bond, it now reads as a conscious bid at off-duty polish rather than just another casual shirt.
• The organic cotton basketweave weave with its slight openwork introduces a subtle grid-like texture that gives the shirt visual depth without resorting to a loud print — this leans into the camp collar trend toward solid-color shirts that use fabric interest rather than pattern to stand out, making it approachable for those who find all-over florals too bold.
• Because the camp collar has no rigid collar band and sits flat against the chest, it works as a t-shirt alternative under a lightweight chore coat or unconstructed blazer — tucking the shirt in is optional but the collar’s low profile ensures it won’t bunch or disrupt the drape of an outer layer, extending the shirt’s wear into cooler evenings and early fall.
• The straight hem is a deliberate signal that the shirt is designed to be worn untucked — a squared-off bottom edge, cut shorter than a dress shirt, resists tucking and creates a clean horizontal line that defines the modern camp shirt silhouette, so leaving it out is a style rule rather than an oversight.
• The regular fit is intentionally roomy, following the camp shirt blueprint of a boxy shape that doesn’t cling to the body — this cut promotes airflow through the open collar and body, and ensures the shirt moves with you, making it functionally suited to a day spent outdoors rather than a desk.
• The mint/pistachio green hits the sweet spot of a warm-weather pastel that stays visually cool under bright sun, while the deep indigo functions as a darker, evening-friendly alternative — both work as solid anchors that let you build an outfit with neutral trousers and shoes without worrying about clashing.

Djab by Simons: house brand value

• Cut and sewn in Turkey, the shirt taps into a textile manufacturing base known for precise cotton garments, which is particularly important for an open-weave shirt where seam integrity can determine how well it withstands repeated wear and washing.
• The use of organic cotton in a basketweave construction gives the shirt a tactile, slightly dimensional surface that feels more substantial than a flat-woven poplin, while the organic certification means the cotton was grown without synthetic pesticides — a plus for those who prioritize skin comfort and sustainable farming.
• Designed in Canada exclusively for Simons, the Djab label cannot be found at other retailers, giving the shirt a limited-distribution appeal and signaling a deliberate, in-house design rather than a generic wholesale product.