About this piece
K87 Workwear Pocket T Shirt in Carhartt Brown
Genuine vintage Carhartt k87 workwear pocket t shirt in carhartt brown. Condition: like new. Heavyweight original fabric with natural fade and honest wear. One of one — once it sells it is not restocked. Message us for flat measurements and additional photos of this piece before you order.
The carhartt brown colourway
Carhartt brown is the original duck colourway and the one collectors chase first. It fades toward a warm tan at stress points rather than going grey, and it holds resale value better than any other colour in the range.
Era and identification
The K87 is the most produced Carhartt garment ever made. Older examples use noticeably heavier cotton than current production and carry the small square label on the chest pocket.
Condition — like new
Graded like new: clean throughout, structurally sound, no notable flaws. What patina there is came from light wear and washing rather than work. If you want vintage fabric weight without the marks, this is the grade to buy. Priced at $30 against an original retail of $42 — 29% below new, for fabric weight and construction current production no longer matches.
How it fits and how to wear it
Cut boxy and often wider than modern tees at the same label size. Many buyers size down one for a fitted look, or wear as-is for the boxy silhouette. Wears as a standalone piece in warm weather or as a base layer under a jacket. The heavier cotton drapes rather than clings, which is the main difference from modern tees. Message us with reference TS06 for pit-to-pit, length and waist or inseam measured flat, plus extra photos.
Care
Wash cold and hang dry to protect the fade you paid for. Heat is what dulls vintage cotton and shrinks the boxy cut you want to keep.
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