Item is Made-To-Order and ships in 5-6 weeks
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OEKO-TEX® and EUROPEAN FLAX® certified linen fabric
Family-Owned and Ethically Made & Sourced
Handcrafting Since 2014
Free Express Worldwide Shipping on orders over 200 USD
We ship worldwide from our Studio in Lithuania, EU. Delivery depends on the destination country and the chosen shipping method. National post delivers: in Europe (3-10 days); non-European countries (10-20 days). Courier express services (DHL or FedEx): "Express" service is usually delivered in 2-5 days worldwide. "Economy" service is usually delivered in 4-14 days worldwide. Read more here.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can easily return your item (except customized ones) within 30 days from the date of delivery. Read more here.
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This linen garment is prewashed to minimize shrinkage. We recommend machine washing in lukewarm water (up to 40°C / 104°F) on a gentle cycle using a mild detergent.
Do not bleach. Linen can be tumble-dried on low heat or air-dried for best
results.
Wrinkles are a natural part of linen’s character, so ironing is optional. If you prefer a smoother look, iron inside-out on medium heat or use steam.
Read our full Linen Care Guide to learn more.
Linen is long lasting natural fiber derived from flax plants. It is breathable, highly moisture absorbent, and has unique temperature-regulating properties. It is also antibacterial and resistant to allergens making it the top choice for sensitive people.
Linen, unlikely other fabrics, which are produced under intense chemical treatment, is a plant which grows without the need for many fertilizers or pesticides. This means that not only the fabric we put on our skin is free from extreme harmful substances, but also it does not damage our soil.
Unlike cotton which requires huge amount of water to be produced, linen requires least water to be grown. Natural rainfalls are usually enough to irrigate flax plantations and thus growing linen doesn’t contribute to withdrawal of ground or surface water resources.
Linen is a recyclable and biodegradable fabric being completely decomposed by biological process within first two weeks when properly buried in the soil, while degradation of polyester fabric takes near 200 years.
Clothes are a necessary part ofour life, but our ever-expanding wardrobes are damaging the Planet. Global fashion industry waste is huge. Up to 100 billion new garments are made each year, leaving our Planet with 92 million tons of textile waste every single year.
Our brand chooses to work on Made-To-Order model as it is a huge manufacturing tool to reduce textile waste and avoid overproduction. We allow our customer to lead manufacturing process by showing a demand and produce only what is needed.
We source the best European linen available. The material we use is OEKO–TEX® Standard 100 certified, and it is produced entirely in Europe from the fields to the fabric. It also means that linen fabric has been tested for harmful substances and was grown using fewer resources and energy. Our linen fabric manufacturer uses only green energy, that means all the power provided to the weaving, softening, dyeing process is only from renewable resources.
We use as much recyclable package as the transition let us do, and we leave no fabric waste by incorporating small remnants in upcoming designs or donating fabric swatches to the crafters. We are proud @nplcares owners where we give possibility for less privileged people to engage with sustainable fashion.
We keep our supply chain local to minimize our environmental footprint. Our linen fabric manufacturer is based within 80 km from our studio, as long as the entire operation of designing, cutting, sewing, labelling, packing and shipping is done in exclusively in our studio. It cuts out middlemen, significantly reduces transportation air miles and help us to monitor the entirely process closely.
We are aware of the environmental, social, cruelty to animal's issues worldwide, and we assure that we manufacture with a conscience. We are focused on ensuring quality, promoting transparency, using sustainable practices and doing all this as ethically as possible. We act with fairness and integrity while observing high standards of personal and business ethics, and we expect all our suppliers to conduct their business in the same manner. To consider this, we select only such sourcing suppliers who meet our social and environmental criteria or have adopted sustainable practices.
Over 200 000 conscious customers voiced their sustainable decision and trusted us on their journey while reducing their wardrobe footprint. Over 45 000 five-star reviews via all market platforms confirmed that we deliver what we promise.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 52 reviews.
The MARLE classic linen shirt is praised for its substantial linen material, beautiful and easy-to-match colors, amazing quality, and perfect fit. Customers appreciate the straight cut with darts at the bust and the tailored shirttail hem.
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"As described. I typically take a small but sized up and it fits nicely. Does not stretch too much with wear. Stitching and craftsmanship is wonderful. Loved the blue colour and the collar. Sleeves roll up nicely. I purchased several more in other colours. Would highly recommend."
"This will be my go to piece during summer; classic shirt that looks great both with jeans or shorts, and unbuttoned over a dress for chiller evenings. Great quality as always; nice fabric and carefully made seams. I try to limit the number of new clothes I buy, but I tend to come back for one Not Perfect Linen every summer - we'll worth it."
"The fabric is fantastic. It actually feels like linen that will last. The colors are rich and beautiful. The main highlight is the pattern of the garment. There are no back pleats but I can move my arms so freely, and the bust darts make for no gaping. I wasn't sure about the rounded collar but it's so delightfully relaxed while still being clean. There is ease in all the right places, but none in the wrong ones."
"The linen is pretty thick compared to most linen you'll see in stores, great quality. Straight stitching, it definitely seems well made. I got the size S and my waist is 27" and bust is 34" and it fit well, slightly snug in the shoulders (I have broad shoulders) but flattering fit. Very comfortable. The package was amazing, they even gave me an envelope with small patches of different colored linen as a reference to their colors available, which was so thoughtful. I highly recommend this brand, worth the long wait for quality piece"
"Belle qualité de tissu et agréable à porter."
"Received my two shirts in size Large this week. I am so impressed with the feminine style in what is really a utility item of clothing. I am 171 cms and 72 kgs with broad shoulders and long arms. A perfect fit without any alterations. I received a compliment from a stranger the first day wearing the natural one which really suits my grey hair. I will be continuing to order from NPL as the quality is amazing and the workmanship worth the wait for orders to come. It would be helpful if a quick message was sent should the order be delayed. But thanks so much - very happy"
"Beautiful as always!"
"This shirt is made with exceptional quality linen, expertly sewn and finished. It drapes and fits beautifully and I know I will be wearing it for years to come. Made with love and care - thank you NPL."
"I can feel the care you took in making this top. thank you. All the choices from the fabric to the seams. Lovely and appreciated."
"I really like the shirt and bought two but the shorts inseam is ridiculous and should be 6 inchles shorteer"
