| Marquesas
All-Cotton Poplin Is Comfortable
Year-Round
Our Original Marquesas Shirt, updated for 2007, is
our best-selling fishing and outdoor adventure shirt. It’s
become one of our customers’ favorites as a casual basic for
weekends. Named for the breathtaking atoll off Key West, Marquesas
poplin is constructed of high-quality single-strand, thin-diameter
cotton yarn woven tightly into a thin, crisp fabric. Because cotton
holds 15% of its weight in water, and moves that moisture naturally
to the outside of the garment, cotton feels cooler on hot days and
is more comfortable next to the skin.
Field tested in the most demanding climates, we
found that the tight weave of our Marquesas cotton stays cool and
comfortable in all conditions—even the wilting heat of a tropical
mid-afternoon sun. A lightly brushed, pre-washed finish feels soft on your skin and looks great while keeping you cool and refreshed. It's also micro-sanded for a softness that makes it feel like your favorite shirt right away.
For ten years, the Marquesas shirt has been the go-to shirt for many anglers, including myself.
Its 100% cotton is the perfect weight for a range of conditions, and its basic outdoor design gives you all you need without being busy. This year, we've updated the Marquesas to be better than ever. The fabric's the same great weight, but has a soft-brushed feel that's more comfortable right away than my broken-in shirts. Plus, it's more breathable and dries faster. The bi-swing back gives you plenty of casting room, but a new, trimmer cut means a better fit and far less flapping on the windy days. Add the extended cuffs to the long-sleeved shirt to keep the backs of your hands from sunburn and I've got a new favorite. It's sure to be yours, too.
—Perk Perkins, President and CEO,
The Orvis Company
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