Men’s Medium
Rugby RL - found at a local thrift shop in Burlington, Vermont.
100% Cotton
*The purple stains are actually another natural dye, that will be coming out in December ;) I just thought they looked like cool oil stains, hence the title “Mechanic’s Oxford”!

Rubia cordifolia
Playfully hand-dyed with Indian madder root. Madder grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Europe, Africa, and Japan. Its roots have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 3000 years, tying into mind-body-spirit wellness. It has also been used in traditional Tibetan medicine to redistribute heat in the body for various blood disorders. Its tones range from oranges and reds, to pinks and browns, depending on pH balance and temperature.

Read up on the importance of natural dyes + sustainable production in the textile industry.

*Care note: Natural dyes will fade over time. Handwash or throw in delicate cycle, lay flat to dry.