Pink Shirts For Men
For a lot of people the color pink may cue a degree of femininity however as early on as the 18th century, both boys and girls born in wealthy homes both wore pink and soft blue. So how did the “genderizing” of the color pink happen?
According to fashion historians, in 19th century, a few American retailers wanted to create selling strategies and one of them was color-coding children’s clothing. They positioned pink as a girl’s color. Apparently the publicity and attention drawn by two 18th-century paintings purchased by American millionaire Henry Huntington called “The Blue Boy” showing a little boy dressed in blue, and “Pinkie” that portrayed a girl in pink started this trend.
Today pink shirts are seen as the dapper man’s fashion statement. Formal men’s pinks shirts are often styled with navy blue & grey suits and pink polos are big hit on blue jeans. In ties & pocket squares, soft hues of pink often add a touch of sophistication to suits.
Background On Fabrics That ZODIAC Uses To Make Pink Shirts For Men
Fibres in each classification come from different botanical plants.
ZODIAC Makes Pink Men’s Shirts In Egyptian Giza Cotton Woven From Extra Long Staple (ELS) Cotton
ELS cotton fibres are extra-long and fabric woven from this is very smooth and silky. It is luminescent and absorbs colour beautifully and retains the colour vibrancy naturally over a period of time. It also gets softer and softer with each wash.
What is Egyptian Giza cotton? Why Is it Called The Queen Of Cotton?
Egyptian Giza cotton comes from a place called Giza in Egypt, where the River Nile would flood. As a result, the soil is rich, and ideal for growing cotton of different types, all of which is “long staple”. Cultivated in the hot desert-like climatic conditions, specifically in the Nile delta, known for its fertile soil these cotton fibres are exceptionally long and fine.
ZODIAC uses a specific variety of Egyptian Giza Cotton which is extra-long staple (> 35mm in fiber length) which offers superior softness, a silk-like texture and higher durability compared to standard Egyptian cotton.
Giza cotton know as the Queen Of Cotton, is hand-harvested. This manual, labour intensive process is crucial for ensuring the Extra Long Staple fibres are not damaged or stressed, which could occur with mechanical harvesting. ZODIAC then gives this ELS Egyptian Giza cotton a special “Silk Protein Finish” that enhances the silk touch hand feel of this fabric.
ZODIAC Makes Men’s Pink Shirts In Long Staple, Mercerized, Two Ply Cotton
What Is Long Staple Cotton?
Cotton fibres that are significantly longer than short and medium staple. The fabric woven from long staple cotton is very light weight, has inherent sheen and softness and also gets softer with every wash. The ability of this fabric to reflect and retain colour and sheen over a period of time is exemplary.
What Is Two Ply Cotton?
“Ply” in fabric refers to the number of individual yarn strands twisted together to create a single, stronger thread used for weaving.
When two threads are twisted to make one compact thread for weaving fabric it is called two ply. These fabrics are softer and more luxurious and shirts made from two ply cotton fabric provide the wearer a fabulous drape and fall.
What Is Mercerization?
A specialized treatment that gives fabric a smoother, stronger more lustrous hand feel. It also enhances the fabric’s ability absorption of colours and gives remarkable strength to the fibres thereby enhancing the life of the shirt.
ZODIAC Also Uses Superfine Cotton To Make Pink Men’s Shirts
What is Superfine cotton?
Fabric woven from ultra fine, single-ply yarn spun from long-staple superfine, lightweight cotton in counts of 60’s and 70’s. Yarn count is a numerical expression defining the fineness or coarseness of a yarn, indicating its linear density (length per unit weight or vice versa). Higher numbers mean finer yarn. This fabric is specially treated for a luxurious hand feel and high crease recovery. Keeps you looking crisp all day due to high crease recovery due to the long-staple cotton used in weaving this fabric.
ZODIAC Crafts It’s Pink Linen Shirts For Men From European Flax
Where does Linen come from? What is Flax?
Explanation - Flax is a super-useful plant with pretty blue flowers that gives us two main things: tiny, healthy seeds (flaxseeds/Alashi) to eat for energy, and strong, stiff fibers in its stems that are used to weave a breathable fabric called Linen.
Why European Flax?
The best flax for high-quality linen fibre grows in the cool, temperate oceanic climate of Western Europe, specifically in a coastal belt stretching from southern Normandy in France through Belgium and the Netherlands. It is hand harvested by farmers who possess generations of expertise in growing flax and carefully processed to preserve its long fibres. These long fibres create linen fabric that is more luxurious to the touch, has more body thereby providing a naturally elegant drape and is less likely to fray, making the shirt longer lasting and more durable.
Why Linen?
It offers unmatched breathability & comfort as its porous, hollow fibers promote airflow, allowing heat to escape and preventing the fabric from sticking to your skin in humid conditions.
Perfect for summer & warm weather as it is highly absorbent and dries quickly, wicking away moisture to keep you cool.
Being Hypoallergenic and Anti bacterial it is ideal for sensitive skin. Linen is known to one of the strongest natural fibers with a Tencel strength far higher than cotton.
How To Spot A Premium Quality Pink Men’s Shirt Today?
All ZODIAC’s premium men’s shirts are embellished with trademark, genuine mother of pearl, - hole buttons. The hand feel, luminosity and luster of these button’s is unmatched and imparts a luxury hand feel to the wearer.
What Else Goes In To The Making Of ZODIAC’s Pink Men’s Shirts?
Craftsmanship: An unmatched 21 stitches per inch for an almost invisible stitch line and maximum strength. Our buttonholes get 120 stitches per inch - almost double the industry standard. Our shirts have a deeper back yoke for a more comfortable drape. We offer 3 fits to suit diverse body types – Classic, Tailored and Slim.
Collars & Cuffs: We offer single and double cuffs, both detailed with the finest German interlinings. All our single cuff shirts come with 2 buttonholes to enable the use of cufflinks. We offer Kent, Cutaway, Contrast, Button Down and the stylish Mandarin or Band collar as options.
Can You Get A Pink Men’s Shirt Made To Order?
The Process: Select ZODIAC Store offer an MTO service. You can choose your preferred fabric from a over 100 options across colours.
The Fit: Select our from the 3 fits that we offer with minor modifications to your body or submit a sample of your choice.
Customization: You can choose collar, cuff, fitting, pocket styles and fabric. In fact, it is almost limitless.
Timeline: The fastest turnaround (usually 2 weeks) and the most affordable custom option.
This MTO Program Comes With The Legendary ZODIAC Craftsmanship & Quality
Steeped in shirt-making expertise that spans over 7 decades, ZODIAC’s MTO is an ode to those who wish to experience the pinnacle of custom made shirts.