Merz b. Schwanen Short-Sleeved Sweatshirt

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—01. Made in Germany.

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In my search for the ultimate short-sleeved sweatshirt I recently came across what could be one of the best. This version by the much-heralded German brand Merz b. Schwanen is produced using 1950s knitting machinery. The cotton is especially soft and filled with character, while the raglan sleeve design and cuff detail make for a great fitting garment.

—Available at Brown's

Merz b. Schwanen 215 Tee

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—01. Underarm gusset.

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Merz b. Schwanen cotton goods are second to none and this T-shirt, based on a 1960s military style, looks to be perfect. Made in Germany utilizing circular knitting machines from the 1920s-50s, the fit is sure to be flawless, while also paying homage to garment manufacture of days gone by.

—Available at Unis

Merz B. Schwanen Button Facing Shirt

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—01. Grey melange.

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I mostly buy classic pieces, so I absolutely love Merz B. Schwanen's old world simplicity and their whole line of staples. The 100% cotton circular knit shirts have to be the softest hand going, and that means a whole lot more when almost all you make is undershirts.

—Available at Red Wing Amsterdam

Merz B. Schwanen Army Shirts

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—01. Red.
—02. Navy.

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These simple striped t-shirts are great for the summer, either on their own or underneath an oxford, chambray or denim shirt.

—Available at Steven Alan

Merz B. Schwanen Army Shirts

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—01. Olive green.
—02. Grey melange.

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German brand Merz B. Schwanen do a fine job with their simple branding and nice packaging, not to mention the garments themselves which look rather comfortable.

—Available at Superdenim