Why I Wear This Shirt More Than Anything Else

Summary by Krater

The host reviews several work shirts he has worn over fifty years of logging, construction, and blacksmithing, concluding that durable, heavy, 100% cotton work shirts with properly spaced buttons provide the best value and protection for heavy labor.

From the video

Answers: What is the best work shirt for construction and blacksmithing?

• Work shirts evaluation
• Cotton twill shirts durability
• Workwear selection for trade work
• Cotton vs polyester blend in workwear

What it concludes

• Cotton work shirts wear through faster on high-cotton percentage garments, causing them to need replacement sooner.
• Shirts with 50/50 polyester-cotton blends can melt and cause severe burns when exposed to welding sparks.
• A 100% cotton or nearly 100% cotton work shirt smolders rather than burns when exposed to sparks, protecting the wearer.
• Red Cap khaki cotton work shirts provide the best value, durability, and protection for heavy trade work.