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In 1913, New Zealand tailor William Broome, frustrated by the country's incessant rain, developed a work shirt with a secret waterproofing. The shirt, made from 100% pure New Zealand wool was fabled for its durability and practicality, quickly becoming the clothing choice of pioneering New Zealanders the length and breadth of the country, its unsurpassed fabric keeping them warm and dry in the winter and cool in the summer.

William named the shirt the Swanndri, due to the way that water ran off the wearer's back. To this day the original design remains unchanged and is as relevant to today's outdoorsmen and women as it was almost one hundred years ago.

Here at Woodlore we wear these shirts year in, year out, and we love them! They are woven from 100% woollen yarn, a natural fabric, and because of this they are very quiet when worn. Wool is also the perfect fabric to wear when around campfires, as it will not melt into the skin if an ember from the fire spits out!

Details:

• Material: 100% New Zealand wool
• Wind and water-resistant
• Wool weight: 345gsm
• Two chest pockets with button closures
• Long-tail cut
• Buttoned cuffs
• Quarter-length zip
• Colour: Olive green
• Weight: 800g approx. in size Large