Freewheelers 2533006 "Gemsa" Hard Twist Kersey Work Shirt - Steel Grey
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- A signature work shirt from Freewheelers, the “Gemsa” takes its name from a real-life craftsman active in the American hot rod scene during the 1920s, known for building and modifying performance parts for four-cylinder engines. The name reflects Freewheelers’ deep respect for early American work culture and mechanical history, giving the shirt a strong sense of period character beyond its appearance alone.
Built from Freewheelers’ original cotton Hard Twist Kersey, the fabric uses thick slub yarns that are tightly twisted and woven at high density. This construction gives the cloth a substantial body together with a distinctive dry, crisp hand feel. The surface is also carefully singed to reduce excess fuzz, creating a sharper and more pronounced twill texture unique to the fabric.
Drawing from the details of 1930s work shirts, the shirt features asymmetric chest pockets, with a flap pocket on the right and a layered double-pocket construction on the left. Period-inspired details include 15mm urea buttons, side gussets and stitch run-off at the hem. Combined with its slightly longer body and substantial fabric weight, the Gemsa can also be worn as a shirt jacket, making it a highly versatile piece for the cooler season.
| Material: | 100% Cotton |
| Fabric Type: | Twill Weave - Hard Twist Kersey |
| Dyeing: | Piece-Dyed |
| Fabric Finish: | One-Washed |
| Silhouette: | Regular Fit |
| Origin: | Made in Japan |
| Details: | |
| - High Density Kersey | |
| - Asymmetric Chest Pocket Design | |
| - 15mm Urea Buttons | |
| - Side Gussets with Stitch Run-Off | |
| Size | 14/S | 15/M | 16/L | 17/XL | 17H/XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | --- | --- | 46 | 49 | 52 |
| Chest | --- | --- | 110 | 114 | 120 |
| Waist | --- | --- | 55 | 57 | 60 |
| Hem | --- | --- | 55 | 57 | 60 |
| Sleeve Length | --- | --- | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Arm Hole | --- | --- | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Body Length | --- | --- | 72 | 74 | 76 |
• Measurements are based on one-washed shirt.
• Slight variations may occur due to manual measurement and washing.
Shoulder Width
- Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam on the back.
Chest Width
- Measure straight across the front of the garment, from armpit to armpit. For size chart reference, chest measurement is shown as full circumference ( flat measurement x 2 ).
Waist Width
- Measure across the narrowest part of the shirt — from seam to seam — between the chest and the hem.
Hem Width
- Measure straight across the bottom edge of the shirt, from one side seam to the other — just above the curved hem.
Sleeve Length (Set-In)
- Measure from the top of the shoulder seam straight to the end of the cuff.
Sleeve Length (Raglan)
- Measure from seam of collar all the way down to the end of the cuff.
Armhole
- Measure vertically from the shoulder seam down to the bottom of the armhole seam.
Body Length
- Measure from the center of the base of the collar (just below the collar band) straight down to the bottom hem.
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