Banks check weave shirt product image (primary)
Front view of a short-sleeve, button-up shirt in a sheer black check-weave fabric with a classic point collar and a center front placket with black buttons; left forearm of the model with a tattoo is partially visible beneath the sleeve.

Woodbird

Banks Check Weave Shirt

CA$39.95CAD
Out of Stock

The Banks Check Weave Shirt, by Danish brand Woodbird, is a short-sleeve button-up shirt made from lightweight cotton with a woven checkered texture. The fabric is slightly sheer and the shirt features a relaxed fit with a straight hem. It is available in a black colorway and is suited for casual, warm-weather wear.

Material
Lightweight cotton fabric with woven checkered texture
Style
relaxed-fit, casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Black

Size

SMALLLARGE

Specifications

Lightweight cotton button-up shirt with woven checkered texture and relaxed fit.

Button-up closure, straight hem, slightly sheer fabric.

Material
Lightweight cotton fabric with woven checkered texture
Style
relaxed-fit, casual
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • lightweight cotton fabric
  • woven checkered texture
  • slightly sheer
  • button-up closure
  • straight hem
  • relaxed fit

Product Insights

The Woodbird Banks Check Weave Shirt is a relaxed, untucked staple in breathable 100% cotton with a permanent woven texture that conceals wrinkles. Its semi-sheer fabric (50–70% coverage) requires a dark tee for full opacity, and sizing down sacrifices the intended relaxed drape. The shirt shrinks 3–5% on first wash (cold wash, air dry recommended). True black without undertones, it layers comfortably and undercuts DTC alternatives at a sale price of $39.95 CAD, embodying a logo-free Scandinavian-Hong Kong design ethos with community events.

Verified claims

Sizing
Sizing down sacrifices the intended relaxed drape for a tailored look.
Untucked wear
The straight hem confirms the shirt is designed to be worn untucked.
Shrinkage
100% cotton shrinks 3-5% in first wash; cold wash and air dry recommended.
Fabric performance
Breathable and wrinkle-concealing from the open check weave and textured surface.
Sheerness
Semi-sheer fabric (50–70% coverage) requires a dark fitted tee for full opacity.
Layering
Layers comfortably under a base layer due to relaxed fit, breathability, and natural drape.
Weave durability
Woven check texture is permanent and resists wrinkling.
Fabric comfort
100% cotton check weave is breathable, soft-draping, and its pattern hides wrinkles.
Wrinkle masking
Woven check texture hides wrinkles, reducing ironing needs.
Texture
Woven check pattern cannot fade or peel.
Untucked styling
Straight hem and relaxed fit are designed for untucked wear.
Fabric handling
Lightweight check weave is breathable, drapes cleanly, masks wrinkles, and retains texture.
Undertones
True black without blue or brown undertones.
Brand ethos
Self-taught founder, people-first brand with community events and an 80/20 design ratio.
Cultural design
Design fuses Scandinavian minimalism with Hong Kong street style via woven texture and relaxed fit.
Brand philosophy
No prominent logo, reflecting people-before-product philosophy.
Community
Pop-up culture canteens build community beyond the garment purchase.
Design identity
Relaxed, breathable woven shirt fuses Danish minimalism with Hong Kong street.
Design philosophy
Part of Woodbird’s 80% commercial design mix: a relaxed, untucked staple in lightweight 100% cotton.
Comparative pricing
Sale price $39.95 CAD undercuts DTC alternatives and European clearance.
Brand cachet
Scandinavian minimalism with Hong Kong street culture, logo-free, versatile staple.

Product record

Title
Banks Check Weave Shirt
Brand
Woodbird
Price
125 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Banks check weave shirt product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a short-sleeve, button-up shirt in a sheer black check-weave fabric with a classic point collar and a center front placket with black buttons; left forearm of the model with a tattoo is partially visible beneath the sleeve.

  • Fabric patternSheer woven check pattern forming a subtle grid of more- and less-opaque squares across the shirt body and sleeves, allowing light and the model's skin tone to show through.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high)
  • CollarClassic point collar made from the same black fabric but appearing slightly more opaque than the body.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Center front placket and buttonsVertical center placket with visible black round buttons spaced down the front; placket area appears slightly denser/less sheer.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Short sleevesStraight-cut short sleeves ending above the elbow with the same semi-sheer check weave; right sleeve (viewer left) is visible across the shoulder seam.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (medium)
  • Visible tattoo under sleevePartial black linework tattoo on the model left forearm visible beneath the right sleeve edge.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Sheerness revealing silhouetteFabric sheerness reveals the model's torso silhouette and skin tone under the weave, especially in well-lit areas.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing upper torso and head of a model against a plain white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image is cropped near mid-forearm.

  • Model head and shouldersUpper body of a model shown from the chest up with head turned slightly toward the camera; hair and facial features are visible.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting with a plain white background and faint soft shadowing behind the model.
  • Image crop and framingFramed to show the front upper half of the shirt; image is cropped just below the waist with forearms partially cut off at the bottom edge.

Colors

sheer black· shirt fabric#0D0D0E
Banks check weave shirt product image 2
02

Product

Short-sleeve, button-front black shirt with a visible check-weave semi-sheer texture, point collar, and a small cream fabric tag at the hem.

  • Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit short-sleeve button-up shirt shown on a model, hem falling to upper hips, straight lower hem with a small center-front tag.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high)
  • CollarModerate-width point collar lying flat against the neck.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Button placketCentral vertical placket with a column of round, black buttons visible from collar to hem.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high)
  • SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem that reach roughly mid-upper arm.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Fabric texture and patternSemi-sheer woven fabric with a visible irregular check or grid weave; underlying skin and garment layers are slightly visible through the material.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Hem tagSmall rectangular cream fabric tag attached to the center-front hem, printed with dark markings and a small dark symbol.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background with even soft lighting; model stands with hands in pockets and a visible forearm tattoo.

  • Model poseModel stands facing the camera with hands in pockets, elbows slightly bent and shoulders relaxed.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Visible forearm tattooDark figurative tattoo covering much of the model's left forearm (viewer right) extending from near the elbow toward the wrist.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.33 (medium)
  • Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and minimal shadows.
  • Image crop and framingThree-quarter vertical crop showing the model from head to upper thighs; lower legs not visible.

Colors

black· shirt body#0D0D0Ecream· center-front hem tag
Banks check weave shirt product image 3
03

Product

Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve, loose-fitting black shirt with a visible check-weave (slightly sheer) fabric and a camp-style collar.

  • Back panelFlat back panel of the shirt with a semi-sheer check weave that shows subtle vertical and horizontal slubs creating a translucent grid against the background.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.60 (high)
  • CollarLow, camp-style collar with a simple folded band, lying flat against the neck.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with a straight hem and the same semi-sheer check weave as the body; right sleeve visible on the image right shows the weave more prominently due to translucency.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Hem and small tagStraight bottom hem with a small rectangular woven tag near the lower right side seam that is lighter in color than the shirt.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with visible uneven yarns forming a grid; fabric appears slightly translucent where stretched or over lighter background.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (medium)

Other

Studio shot showing a model wearing the shirt in a rear three-quarter pose against a plain light background; model has hands in pockets and is wearing denim jeans that are partially visible.

  • Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a standing model, head turned to the right, crop includes from head to upper thighs.
  • Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a clean light gray background with minimal shadowing around the model.
  • Visible non-product clothingBlue denim jeans visible from the waist down and hands inside pockets; jeans are not described as part of the product.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with no motion blur.

Colors

deep black· shirt body and sleeves#0D0D0E

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/shirts/solid/banks-check-weave-shirt--22838-200?colourId=0
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