Garment info

Fitting for freedom of choice

An Ernst Alexis shirt consists of at least 21 different cut-out pieces that are then meticulously sewn together into a finished product through 55 or sometimes slightly more unique steps. From the collar and cuff to the pocket and buttoning. All our shirts are sewn from carefully selected fabrics, with tight stitches and strong threads, ensuring that they will always last. As a model should be able to fit varying body shapes, it is important that each new shirt is developed with precision for the best fit.

Check out our catalogues for fits and measurements.

Slim Fit

A nicely cut shirt in a tighter cut that gives a tighter feel. The slim fit shirt is a stylish and body-hugging style for those who want a slimmer fit on a shirt. It has a slimmer sleeve and more sewn-in slim fit waist than our other fits. A modern shirt with a fit for slimmer bodies.

Size in cm	XS (35/36)	S (37/38)	M (39/40)	L (41/42)	XL (43/44)	XXL (45/46)
COLLAR	36	38	40	42	44	46
CHEST 1/2	49	52	55	58	60,5	63,5
WAIST 1/2	43,5	46,5	49,5	52,5	57,5	58,5
BOTTOM 1/2	48,5	51,5	54,5	57,5	60,5	63,5
CBL	77,5	78,5	79,5	80	81	82
SLEEVE LENGTH	64,5	65,5	66,5	67,5	68	68,5

Contemporary Fit

A modern fit that lies between Classic Fit and Slim Fit in terms of size. A Contemporary shirt is simply best if you want a slightly tighter fit that is not as tucked in at the waist as a Slim Fit.

Size in cm	S (37/38)	M (39/40)	L (41/42)	XL (43/44)	XXL (45/46)	3XL (47/48)	4XL (49/50)
COLLAR	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
CHEST 1/2	54	57	61	65	69	73	77
WAIST 1/2	49,5	53	57	61	65	68,5	72,5
BOTTOM 1/2	53	56,5	60,5	64,5	68,5	72,5	76,5
CBL	78,5	80,5	82	84,5	86	88	90
SLEEVE LENGTH	65,5	66,5	67,5	68	68,5	69,5	70,5

Classic Fit

This is the classic shirt model that suits most contexts, tastes and people. Basically, it is a straight model in the sides. It suits anyone who doesn't want a shirt that is too tight. The sewn-in creases in the back give extra freedom of movement and good comfort across the back. In short, an all-round comfortable shirt.

Size in cm	S (37/38)	M (39/40)	L (41/42)	XL (43/44)	XXL (45/46)	3XL (47/48)	4XL (49/50)
COLLAR	38	40	42	44	46	48	50
CHEST 1/2	59,5	62,5	65	68	72	76	80
WAIST 1/2	56,5	59	62	65	68,5	73	76,5
BOTTOM 1/2	57,5	60,5	63,5	66	70	74	78,5
CBL	80	81	81,5	82,5	85,5	88	91
SLEEVE LENGTH	65,5	66,5	67,5	68	68,5	69	69,6

Men's Cardigan

No.	Size in cm	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
A	1/2 CHEST	54	56	58	61	64	67
B	1/2 BOTTOM	40	42	44	46	48	50
C	LENGTH HPS	66	68	70	72	74	76
D	SLEEVE LENGTH	74	75	76	78	79	80
E	BICEPS	19	20	21	22	23	24
F	BOTTOM OF SLEEVE	8	8,5	8,5	9	9	9
G	NECKWIDTH	18	18	18	19	19	19
H	NECKDROP	32	32	32	33	33	33
I	CENTRE BACK LENGTH	66	68	70	72	74	76
J	POCKET HEIGHT	13	13	13	13	13	13
K	POCKET WIDTH	12	12	12	12	12	12
L	RIB HEIGHT AT CUFF	7,5	7,5	7,5	7,5	7,5	7,5
M	RIB HEIGHT AT BOTTOM	6	6	6	6	6	6
N	RIB HEIGHT AT NECK	2,8	2,8	2,8	2,8	2,8	2,8

Men's V-neck Slipover

No.	Size in cm	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
A	1/2 CHEST	49	51	53	55	58	61	64	66
B	1/2 WAIST	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
C	1/2 BOTTOM	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
D	LENGHT HPS	65	67	69	71	74	77	80	82
E	SLEEVE FROM CB	82	84	86	88	90	92	94	96
F	1/2 UPPER SLEEVE WIDTH	17,5	18	18,5	19	19,5	20	20,5	21
G	1/2 BOTTOM SLEEVE WIDTH	8	8	8	9	9	9	9,5	9,5
H	NECKWIDTH	17	17	17	18	18	19	19	19
J	SHOULDER	12,5	13	13,5	14,5	15	15,5	16	16,5
K	CENTRE BACK LENGTH	72	73	74	75	76	78	80	80
L	RIB HEIGHT AT BOTTOM	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5
M	RIB HEIGHT AT CUFF	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5	6,5
N	RIB HEIGHT AT NECK	1,8	1,8	1,8	1,8	1,8	1,8	1,8	1,8

Ladies Fit

A carefully designed shirt in a comfortable and modern cut. With all the right cuts, this is a shirt with a great fit that suits most women. The style is tucked in at the waist with a figure-hugging fit and is available with and without a split back yoke, with the yoke shirts being slightly wider across the bust. A stylish shirt that goes perfectly well with most things.

Size in cm	XS (34)	S (36)	M (38)	M (40)	L (42)	XL (44)	XL (46)	XXL (48)	XXL (50)
COLLAR	37,5	39	39	40,5	40,5	42	42	43,5	43,5
CHEST 1/2	47	48,5	50,5	52,5	54,5	56,5	58,5	61,5	64,5
WAIST 1/2	41	43	45	47	49	50,5	52,5	55,5	58,5
BOTTOM 1/2	49	50,5	52,5	54,5	56,5	58,5	60,5	63,5	66,5
CBL	67	68,5	69	70	70,5	72,5	73	73,5	74
SLEEVE LENGTH	60	60,5	61	61,5	62	62	62,5	63	63,5

Size in cm	XS (34)	S (36)	M (38)	M (40)	L (42)	XL (44)	XL (46)	XXL (48)	XXL (50)
COLLAR	39	40,5	40,5	42	42	43,5	43,5	45	45
CHEST 1/2	46	48	49,5	51	53,5	55	57	60	63
WAIST 1/2	41	43	45	46,5	49	50,5	52,5	55,5	58,5
BOTTOM 1/2	48	50	51,5	53	55	57,5	59	62	65
CBL	65	66,5	67	68	68,5	70	70,5	71	71,5
SLEEVE LENGTH	59	59,5	60	60	60,5	61	61,5	61,5	62

Ladies Casual Fit

This model is a comfortable women's shirt in a nice relaxed and slightly straighter cut. The trendy fit that is perfect with our comfortable garment washed shirts. Unlike our Ladies Fit, the Casual Fit is slightly roomier and straight at the sides. The style is carefully tailored and has a different type of collar and is without a front cut.

Size in cm	XS (34)	S (36)	M (38)	M (40)	L (42)	XL (44)	XL (46)	XXL (48)	XXL (50)
COLLAR	37	38	39	40	42	43	44	45	46
CHEST 1/2	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61	63
WAIST 1/2	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
BOTTOM 1/2	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62	64
CBL	67	68	69	70	71	72	73	74	75
SLEEVE LENGTH	60,5	61	61,5	62	62,5	63	63,5	64	64,5

Taking measurements

A - Collar

Take the measurement around the neck, just below the Adam's apple. There should be room for a finger inside, so that the collar is not too tight.

B - Chest / Brust

Measure the circumference at the widest point, below the armpit.

C - Waist / Waistband

Measure around the waist at the narrowest point, just above the navel.

D - Bottom / Stuss / Höft

The stump or hip measurement is measured at the widest point above the hips. Just below the hip bone.

E - CBL / Back length

The length of the back is measured from the neck - the bottom of the collar - down to where the shirt should end. Use a favourite shirt that fits well for measuring.

F - Sleeve Length / Ärmlängd

Measure the arm length of a slightly bent arm - from the highest point of the shoulder to the wrist. It is possible to add a few centimetres if a slightly longer shirt sleeve is desired.

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Types of fabrics

DOBBY

A structural fabric woven through a warp that runs up the right side, forming contours that are recessed and can have different appearances.

IN FIL

A standard two-shaft weave with alternating dark and light threads in the warp and a plain weft.

OXFORD

Coarse thread and a slightly looser weave where warp and weft follow each other, two by two.

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PINPOINT OXFORD

A blend between oxford and poplin woven from long staple cotton with only the warp thread dyed.

POPLIN

A tight weave in two-ply weave, where the warp has about twice the thread density of the weft.

TWILL

Twill weave that has a diagonal structure. Another variation of Twill is the classic herringbone structure.

Care instructions

CAREFUL GARMENT CARE FOR LONGER LIFE AND BETTER-LOOKING GARMENTS

A garment from Ernst Alexis is made to last.

And like all clothes, they last even longer if cared for properly. So it's important to follow the washing instructions on each garment.

The shirts named "Non-iron" have been treated with a specific agent during the manufacturing process to make the garments extra easy to care for. The garments are hung on a hanger after washing, if the garment is still not completely smooth it will be as the body heat smoothes the garment.

Our garments should never be tumble dried. An Ernst Alexis shirt should always be dried on a hanger to look as good as possible and our shirts should always be tumble dried.

If the garment has a wash symbol with a line underneath it, it means it should be washed on a gentle cycle.

EXTRA CARE INSTRUCTIONS KNITWEAR

Wool garments should be washed on a wool programme without spinning, otherwise hand washing is recommended.
Cotton garments are washed on a discount washing programme, with no or only a short spin.
All shirts should always plant-dried

Some simple washing tips

Always look at and follow the symbols in the washing instructions on each garment before washing it.
Wash at the right temperature. Washing at too high a temperature can cause the garment to shrink.
Dry your clothes properly.
Iron according to washing instructions. If the iron is too hot, the garment may be ruined and if it is ironed at too low a heat, it may not be smooth.
Use the right amount of detergent, check the detergent package. Use colour detergent for coloured garments and white detergent for white garments.
Wash white laundry separately and coloured laundry separately. Sort laundry by similar colours.
Use environmentally friendly detergent and wash several garments at a time. It's good for both the environment and your clothes.
For severe stains, it may be a good idea to use some form of stain remover before washing.

EXTRA CARE INSTRUCTIONS KNITWEAR

Wool garments should be washed on a wool programme without spinning, otherwise hand washing is recommended.
Cotton garments are washed on a discount washing programme, with no or only a short spin.
All shirts should always be plant-dried.