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Well, this was a nice surprise. Whilst having a tidy-up and a rummage around the shelves, we stumbled across another batch of this bestselling cotton shirting and thought it deserved a second chance in the spotlight. If you missed out the first time around, now's your opportunity.
Woven from 100% cotton and 146cm wide, this lightweight shirting features a fresh green ground overlaid with white, mustard yellow and deep red checks. It has a clean, crisp handle without feeling stiff and is just the sort of cloth that wouldn't look out of place at a country fair, a village cricket match or leaning on a gate discussing the weather. Smart enough for shirts and blouses yet relaxed enough for everyday wear, it's one of those fabrics that quietly gets on with looking good.
| Approx width: | 146cm | 57" | |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | Machine Wash 30°C | |
| What can I make with this: | Shirts, Blouses, Dresses, Home Crafts | |
| Approx. Weight: | Lightweight | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.
All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Shirtly - James is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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