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The Linen Cotton Lightweight Overshirt

Name: The Linen Cotton Lightweight Overshirt
Brand: Artknit Studios
Availability: InStock

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Designed for mid-season and summer dressing. The overshirt is inspired on traditional workwear styles. Perfect for summer evenings out, style it with denim and rolled up cuffs and you're ready for som

Designed for mid-season and summer dressing. The overshirt is inspired on traditional workwear styles. Perfect for summer evenings out, style it with denim and rolled up cuffs and you're ready for some drinks with friends.

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What to Consider

Materials & Construction

·Cotton — Breathable and comfortable. Standard cotton softens with wear but may shrink. Look for ringspun or combed cotton for smoother, more durable fabric.
·Linen — One of the strongest natural fibers — gets softer and more beautiful with every wash. Quality linen can last 20-30 years.
·Denim — Tightly woven twill fabric known for exceptional durability. Raw/selvedge denim develops unique fading patterns that reflect how you live in them.
·Made by Artknit Studios in Italy.

Longevity & Care

Brand at a Glance

Artknit Studios · Italy

B Corp certified — Apparel

Oras Index73/100

Good to Know

Artknit Studios would benefit from publishing a detailed supply chain map (farm-to-factory tracing) and formalizing a lifetime repair program to match the durability their construction promises. While their heritage and craft-focused produc…

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·Cotton — Machine washable. Gets softer with every wash. Tumble dry low to minimize shrinkage.
·Linen — Machine wash gentle, air dry. Wrinkles are part of the character and soften with wear. Iron on high if desired.

Sustainability

·Linen — Made from flax, which requires minimal water and no pesticides. The entire plant is used, producing zero waste.

Cost Per Use

·Cotton — Cotton is affordable but has a shorter lifespan than wool or linen. Organic and ringspun cotton cost slightly more but hold up noticeably longer.
·Linen — Linen's decades-long lifespan makes it one of the best cost-per-use fabrics available, despite higher upfront costs.
·Artknit Studios is known for products that hold up over years of use — which typically means a lower cost per use than cheaper alternatives that need replacing.
·Priced around $275 (midpoint of $150–$400 for Apparel). At ~8 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 2.9 years — and falls to roughly 57¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.