Fit & Fabric
How it sits. How it feels.
The cut, the construction, the fabric, the size you should pick — and how to keep the shirt looking right for years.
The fit
Tailored regular fit. Built on four European features.
Not tight, not loose. Cut close enough to look sharp, cut wide enough to wear all day. Underneath the silhouette are four small construction details — standards in European shirt-making — that decide how the shirt feels through the week.
Button-down collar
The collar tips button onto the shirt itself. This small fixing keeps the collar flat and structured through the day — through meetings, layered under a sweater, opened up at the end of the evening. Without the buttons, collars curl, lift, and need pressing. With them, the collar holds.
Front placket, double-stitched
The placket is the vertical strip running down the front of the shirt where the buttons sit. We build ours thicker than standard and stitch both edges twice. The result: the buttons line up cleanly, the front holds its shape against everyday wear, and the seam can take the strain of repeated washing without going soft.
Back box pleat
A small fold of fabric sits between the shoulder blades, just under the yoke. When you reach forward — to type, to drive, to lift a glass — the pleat opens and releases the extra width. When you stop moving, it folds back in. The shirt looks tailored at rest and feels generous in motion. This is the single feature that most often separates a comfortable shirt from a stiff one.
Apple cut hem
The bottom of the shirt curves gently — longer at the front and back, shorter at the sides. Tucked in, this means the shirt stays tucked when you sit. Untucked, the curve sits naturally over the waistband instead of looking like a flag. It's a European tailoring convention from the early twentieth century, and it works for the same reason today.
The fabric
Premium everyday fabric.
We chose our cotton-blend yarns for two things — how they feel on the first wear, and how they hold up by the fiftieth.
Soft from day one
No starchy break-in period. The shirt feels right the moment you pull it out of the packet.
Breathable
Built for Indian weather, not a London winter. Air moves through the weave instead of trapping heat.
Holds its colour
Wash after wash, the shirt looks like the shirt you bought. No premature fade, no rubbed-out collars.
Size guide
Find your size.
All measurements in inches.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" |
| Waist | 37" | 39" | 41" | 43" |
| Hip | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" |
| Shoulder | 17½" | 18¼" | 19" | 19¾" |
| Sleeve | 25½" | 25¾" | 26" | 26¼" |
| Length | 30⅛" | 30½" | 30⅞" | 31¼" |
Allow tolerance
Measurements are taken by hand. Expect a ½–1 inch variance shirt to shirt.
Between sizes?
Size up. The cut has a gentle taper through the body — you get a clean line at the larger size, not a baggy one.
Need help?
WhatsApp us on +91 9703344900 with your measurements and we will tell you the size.
How to measure
Measure yourself in five minutes.
You need a soft tape measure. No tape? A piece of string and a ruler works — wrap, mark, measure.
Chest
Stand straight. Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms. Keep it level — not tighter at the front, not loose at the back. Don't suck in, don't puff out. This is the number that decides your size.
Shoulders
Measure straight across your back from one shoulder seam to the other — the bony bump where your shoulder ends on each side. Easier with help. If measuring alone, lay a well-fitting shirt flat and measure that shoulder-to-shoulder.
Length
From the highest point of your shoulder, next to your neck, straight down to where you want the shirt to end. At the hip bone for tucking in. Past the hip bone for untucked wear.
Sleeve
Hold your arm relaxed at your side. Measure from the top of your shoulder, down the outside of your arm, to where you want the cuff to sit — usually at the base of your thumb.
Care
Look after the shirt and the shirt looks after you.
A Barrow Ford shirt should hold up for several seasons of regular wear. Wash and store it like this and it will.
Wash
Cold water, similar colours.
Machine wash on a cold cycle. Avoid bleach — it weakens fibres and dulls colour.
Dry
Line dry, not in the dryer.
Direct sun is fine for whites. Indirect sun for darker shades — keeps colours sharp.
Iron
Medium heat. Slightly damp.
Ironing the shirt when it is just damp is faster and gives a cleaner finish than ironing it dry.
Store
On a wide hanger.
A wide hanger holds the shoulders in shape and lets the back box pleat fold properly. Avoid wire hangers.
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| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" |
| Waist | 37" | 39" | 41" | 43" |
| Hip | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" |
| Shoulder | 17½" | 18¼" | 19" | 19¾" |
| Sleeve | 25½" | 25¾" | 26" | 26¼" |
| Length | 30⅛" | 30½" | 30⅞" | 31¼" |
Delivery & Return
Delivery
Orders are processed within 1-3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
Shipping time and cost are shown at checkout based on your location and selected method.
You will receive a confirmation email with tracking details after dispatch.
Returns & Refunds
We have a 15-day return policy, which means you have 15 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at baarrowford.shirts@gmail.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Flat No 304, Floor 3, Sai Silicon Heights, Madhapur, Sy No. 11/11,11/1 Khanamet, Megahills, Hyderabad - 500081
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at baarrowford.shirts@gmail.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at baarrowford.shirts@gmail.com.