Consulting the all knowing knowledge that is SigForum. Who do we like for winter weight long sleeve shirts. I'm writing off my standby of Duluth Trading Company. Their free swinging flannel shirts were the bomb diggity. Bought 2 online and their quality has just gone to hell. Material is much lighter weight and the quality in construction of the shirt just isn't there. After the initial washing the front placket is puckered and folded over. If I have to iron a casual shirt just to get it to lay right, it's no longer a casual shirt. Even in Alaska, plaid which is the official state color, can't be considered anything more than casual.

I prefer Dickies heavyweights. I use to be all in on Eddie Bauer but they don't have a thicker version for winter.

Eddie Bauer for winters in Arizona.

LL Bean Wicked Good Flannel.

I'm partial to LLBean chamois shirts, but their flannel is good too.

Midway had a great deal last year on lightweight and middle weight merino wool sweaters.

I got some 'thermal tops' from Cabellas a couple decades ago & just can NOT wear them out.

The newer ones pill, the older ones don't.

I prefer the mid-weight wool vest sold by Filson. Their quality has slid a bit too, but my original '1880s style railway conductor' style vest is still going strong after 20+ years. Luckily I have a almost unused spare just waiting.

I also prefer light weight wool western style shirts. I had a seamstress sew me up a coupld dozen over the years. The ones that still fit are fine clothing.

I'm a Carhartt fan. The colors don't fade and they don't shrink. They're not cheap but nothing with their quality is.

Jim

Long sleeve tees, Gildan from Amazon.

Larger sizes, many colors, sleeves are nice and long, great fit.

Love this time of year as I finally get to wear my Pendleton board shirts. I usually can find on ebay or in my local thrift store if I'm lucky.

Year in and year out LL Bean are very hard to beat. The fabric changes from shirt to shirt depending on style and color. I can’t say I’ve had bad but there are differences, I don’t pay enough attention I guess. Eddie Bauer are pretty nice as well, I’ve only gotten chamois cloth from them though. Both are kinda nice to be doing mechanic type work in though. For that I’d find Carhart, Dickies on a budget or for truly abusive environments where you might be shitcanning a shirt at the end of a job.

Am a Pendleton wool guy here ... one of those who do not mind the feel of wool against my skin.

The LLBean chamois shirts have served me well for many years. Layered with tee shirt, Henley (Bean River Driver) and chamois on top. With a wind/water proof jacket on top I can be ready for almost any weather.

You want cotton, wool or, synthetic?

Cotton is comfy but, its gonna absorb all moisture, synthetics are easy to launder and don't soak water but you end building up more static electricity. Wool can be heavy and bulky but, handles moisture well and has a classic look.

One of my favorite go-to cold weather shirts is a virgin Moreno wool shirt from Ibex, which I got about 10-years ago. Ibex no longer makes it since their biz change.

Closest I've found:
Fjallraven Canada shirt

Filson used to have a few models but, they've moved away from their traditional look towards a lifestyle assortment.
Icebreaker Dawnder Shirt
Smartwool Anchor Line Shirt

I like Carhartt. They are expensive but they last. I have one of their insulated sweat jackets that is about 10 years old and still looks 98% new. God Bless !!!

I've become a big fan of Craghoppers. Lots of pockets. I like pockets.

Craghoppers

I like chamois cloth shirts from ll bean or Cabelas for casual wear. I have a bunch that I bought on sale from both places. LL Beans prices for chamois cloth or flannel are ridiculous now though.

For serious outdoor use, nothing beats wool or fleece. Either is warm when wet, or if you get sweated up. I like wool & have some Woolrich shirts that are well over 30 years old. Fleece is much cheaper & easier to care for, though.

Legendary Whitetails sells a double layer henley that I like for winter called “Fully Charged.”

Thanks for the suggestions, I'm going to order a couple of shirts from L.L. Bean and try them out. I've got two Pendleton wool shorts already that I love. They're warm, almost too warm for everyday wear, even here in Alaska. And while quality costs money, I can't afford to fill my closet with Pendleton.

I have a couple of medium and heavy weight wool shirts from Woolrich. They are great and definitely my favorite winter shirts. Unfortunately the company was sold to a European holding company a couple of years ago and everything they make now comes from China with a ridiculous price tag.

So cross them off your list.

I like LL Bean sunwashed canvas shirts, but it never gets too cold in NC