Lyford Linen Shirt

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Swanndri

Lyford Linen Shirt

$94.95 USD

Tailored fit, lightweight linen shirt in a classic navy and white check pattern.

Dressier than a T-Shirt but still a relaxed style for the weekend. It'll help you keep your cool on the hottest days.

100% linen, 155gsm.

Tailored fit, so if you want a looser fit, check the size guide and consider sizing up.

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About Linen

Cool, relaxed and breathable, linen is at home in warmer weather and casual everyday wear. As a woven fabric, it has a structural quality that keeps air circulating and the skin cool. Plus, it only gets better with time, softening gently with every wash.

Breathable

Lightweight

Inspired by New Zealand's outdoor heritage
Natural fibre-rich fabrics
Designed for warmth and durability
Trusted for generations

For more than a century, Swanndri has created clothing designed to perform in New Zealand's diverse conditions.

Linen is cool, breathable and hardwearing, with a natural texture that softens with every wash.

A gentle machine wash keeps it fresh, and a little creasing is part of its character. Always refer to the care label attached to your garment.

A classic, easy shape that sits comfortably without being too tight or too loose.

Orders are dispatched from New Zealand with tracked and insured delivery, with USPS completing delivery within the United States.
US tariffs and import taxes are included in our prices, so the price you see is the price you pay. You shouldn't receive a further bill on delivery.

Orders within New Zealand are sent by trusted courier services with full tracking and insurance included. We'll send tracking details as soon as your order leaves us, so you can keep an eye on its progress.
GST is included in all New Zealand prices. If your parcel is genuinely lost in transit, we'll replace or refund it.

If your purchase isn't quite right, you can return it within six months for an exchange, replacement or refund. Simply return it in as-new condition with its original tags and packaging.

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Made For New Zealand Conditions

Making hardwearing outdoor gear since 1913
Built around New Zealand wool
Warmth and durability, worn for generations

Swanndri started in 1913 when Taranaki tailor William Broome made a weatherproof woollen work shirt—the original 'swanny'. More than a century on, the brand still builds around New Zealand wool and the same idea: practical, hardwearing gear made to see out the seasons.

About Swanndri

Founded in New Zealand in 1913, Swanndri is one of the country's most recognised outdoor clothing brands. Originally created to protect workers from the elements, the brand has built its reputation on durable garments designed for life outdoors. Today, Swanndri continues to combine practical design with quality materials, creating clothing that reflects New Zealand's outdoor heritage and connection to the natural environment.

Relaxed by nature

Linen is woven from the fibres of the flax plant, and its open structure lets air move freely, so it stays cool against the skin in warm weather.

It's strong when wet, softens with each wash and wears in rather than wearing out.

Simple care is all it needs, and the soft creases are part of the look.

Care Instructions

Please refer to the care label attached to your garment. Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cool water with similar colours. Avoid bleach. Line dry in the shade and shake out while damp to ease creases. Warm iron while slightly damp for a crisper finish.

Gentle machine wash

Do not bleach

Air dry

Men's Shirt and Jacket Size Guide (inches)

Order by your body measurements. These are not garment measurements.

Size to order	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Neck (inches)	16-16.5	16.5-17	17-17.5	17.5-18	18-18.5
Chest (inches)	36-37.5	38-39.5	40-41.5	42-43.5	44-45.5

How to measure

Measure yourself rather than a garment. Use a flexible tape measure over underwear or close-fitting clothing, keeping it level and snug but not tight. If you fall between two sizes, order the larger.

Neck - Measure around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar would sit.
Chest - Measure around the widest part of your chest, just under your arms.

Delivery & Shipping

We carefully pack and dispatch all orders from Nelson, New Zealand.

Tracking details are emailed once your order has been dispatched.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location and order size.
Most New Zealand orders arrive within 1–3 business days. International delivery times vary by destination.
Rural deliveries and customs processing may add additional time.
If your parcel is delayed or you need assistance, our customer service team is happy to help.

Payments, Currencies & Taxes

We offer secure online payments in NZD, AUD, GBP and USD. Your delivery address sets the currency you pay in and the taxes that apply.

Orders are processed once payment has been received and confirmed.
New Zealand prices include 15% GST.
Australian prices include 10% GST.
UK prices include VAT. On orders over £135 before VAT, VAT is paid on delivery instead, so we take it off at checkout.
US prices include US tariffs and import taxes.
Prices for other countries are in NZD and don't include New Zealand GST. Local duties, taxes or handling fees may apply and are payable by the recipient.

If you need to make changes to your order, please contact us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to assist before dispatch. If you have any questions about taxes, duties or shipping to your country, our team is always happy to help.

Our quality guarantee

We carefully select products made from premium natural fibres and stand behind their quality.

Every product we sell is guaranteed. If something is faulty, damaged or isn't what you ordered, contact us at returns@nznature.co.nz and we'll put it right. A photo helps us sort it quickly.

If you have any concerns about a product, we're always here to help.

Returns, exchanges & refunds

We understand that sometimes a product isn't quite right.

Return within six months of your order date.
Items should come back As New, with tags and original packaging. Try something on as you would in a shop, but not worn beyond that.
Return postage is at your own cost. We don't charge you postage to send a replacement out.
Refunds go to your original payment method. The original delivery charge isn't included.
For an exchange of the same value it's a straight swap. Where the values differ, we refund your card and recharge for the new item.
Clearance items have a shorter window, and seconds and a few personal hygiene products can't be returned for change of mind. Where this applies, it's noted on the product page.

Please enclose the returns form that came with your order. If you're unsure about sizing or fit before you order, get in touch and we'll help you choose.

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Lyford Linen Shirt

Cool and relaxed

Linen is made from the fibres of the flax plant and is valued for its exceptional breathability. Unlike tightly structured fabrics, linen's woven construction allows air to move freely, helping create a cool and comfortable feel against the skin.

Lightweight and relaxed, it's a natural choice for warmer days and easy everyday dressing. Over time, repeated washing softens the fibres, giving linen its well-loved feel while preserving the character that makes it so distinctive.

Cool, comfortable and made to be lived in.

FAQs

Everything you need to know about choosing, wearing and caring for natural fibres, plus our sizing, exchanges and delivery.

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It does, noticeably. New linen has a crispness that relaxes over the first several washes and keeps easing for years. Line drying helps. Like most natural fibres, linen is at its best when it's been lived in.

Linen is woven from flax, and the fibre has very little natural stretch or memory, so it folds where it bends and holds that fold. It isn't a fault—it's how linen behaves, and it's part of why the fabric looks the way it does. Hang it straight after washing and the weight of the fabric does most of the work. For a smoother finish, iron while damp on a warm setting.

Many are, and the product page tells you which. Anything made here carries an 'NZ Made' tag — that includes our Merino from Weft and Essence Lingerie, our sheepskin slippers and boots from EB Tolley and Furmoo, and skincare from Nude Kiwi.

Some of our range is made offshore, and we're upfront about that. Silk and bamboo, for example, aren't fibres produced in New Zealand, so those garments are made overseas to our specification. We're a New Zealand company and we make here wherever we sensibly can.

If you want to know the origin of a specific item, look for the NZ Made tag on the product page, or ask us and we'll tell you.

We don't offer gift wrapping at the moment, but we're happy to include a message from you. Add it in the notes when you order, along with who it's from, and we'll pass it on with the parcel.

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