The Ultimate Work Shirt Showdown

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Looking for the best work shirt? Check out this comparison of Carhartt, Ariat, Wrangler, 1620, Patagonia workwear, Dickies, Duluth, Dri Duck, and Truewerk work shirts to find the best option for your needs. Whether you're an electrician, plumber, or carpenter there is a work shirt here for you.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Work Shirt Comparison
1:29 Meeting the contenders
6:44 Buttons
7:03 Sleeves and Cuffs
8:03 Stitching
8:54 Fabric Penetration
9:52 Breathability
10:54 Abrasion
12:22 Final Thoughts
Reviews of high quality workwear, boots, and clothing for men to help you own better and own less. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better.

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@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Like that hat? Get one here: exlsv.com/collections/carl-murawski -Coffee With Carl Newsletter: rebrand.ly/CoffeeWithCarl - Patreon: bit.ly/3CgauCW SHIRTS IN THIS VIDEO: -1620 Work Shirt: rebrand.ly/ji596y7 -Ariat Rebar Shirt: rebrand.ly/r9rugrh -Carhartt Work Shirt: rebrand.ly/sujvqth -Dickies Work Shirt: dickies.sjv.io/LXQEva -Dri Duck Work Shirt: rebrand.ly/ekkcmmg -Duluth Trading Work Shirt: rebrand.ly/jegivcb -Patagonia Work Shirt: rebrand.ly/pbd3c3t -Truewerk Work Shirt: rebrand.ly/1ct8n49 -Wrangler Riggs Work Shirt: wrangler.sjv.io/Vm1z7J Save 15% Sitewide with code CARL15

@officepatina 23 дня назад

Love it, project farm would be proud!

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Yes! Absolutely my inspiration and the best "testing" channel on RU-vid!

@lt3880 22 дня назад

I can hear a "very impressive" now

@CarlMurawski 22 дня назад

@@lt3880 “we’re gonna test that!”

@Speedgovernor 23 дня назад

Dude?!?😮😮 what the hell is this awesome science stuff. You’re so professional now ❤️❤️❤️

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Hey hey, let’s not say things we can’t take back!! 😂

@bryanreilly1290 23 дня назад

I have both the Dickies shirt and the wrangler and they're my go to's. They work really well for me even at the lower price point so I can spend a little more on other areas of my wardrobe.

@johnmoon9562 19 дней назад

Great format, Carl. Thank you so much for taking the time to enllighten us!

@CarlMurawski 19 дней назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it, more to come!

@Jkorchak 23 дня назад

I always like a good work shirt! That’s all about what I wear all the time now! Always had a thing for wranglers!

@Keith.Zielinski 23 дня назад

Nice analysis, I have to say a collared work shirt elevates pocket storage and looks professional. The LL Bean work shirt is my favorite, when it fades it looks even better. My favorite in colder weather is the Carhartt work shirt, snap buttons with flannel lining and looks a lot like the Ariat.

@zachupton3647 23 дня назад

Introducing the Ben Davis 1/4 zipper, proudly crafted in the USA! 🇺🇸

@user-di7dn6yh9r 23 дня назад

Commercial electrician here, working construction in hot and humid south I have to say that button down shirts don't feel best with all their folds and seams, the cuffs don't stay tucked in gloves well and the collar catches on my neck gaiter I wear for dust protection. I've since through experience come to mostly wear upf rated lightweight quick dry moisture wicking long sleeves. My current favorite being the Carhartt LWD series. After that Spyder makes a loose swimming rash guard that's not bad but obviously these shirts offer little to no cut resistance that's the trade off. As for pockets I don't care about that my high vis vest has all the pockets I need.

@user-di7dn6yh9r 23 дня назад

Also Under Armour makes a long sleeve IsoChill shirt that's nice too i forgot to mention that one

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

The LWD line is fantastic. It's also getting a refresh this year, so we'll have to keep an eye on it. Thank you for your feedback!

@bolandjd 23 дня назад

I'm not a trade worker, so forgive my ignorance. But how do folks not roast in all that polyester? My skin starts getting clammy 5 sec after putting on a poly shirt, which is fine if I'm doing a workout. But I don't understand how its comfortable to wear all day long doing work. Doesn't anyone wear chambray or light cotton twill shirts anymore?

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

For sure, but often these synthetic fabrics are designed to perform a function like the Duluth. You could never get that thin with a natural fabric without falling apart. I prefer natural fabrics, but workwear is always a balance of durability and price.

@ChavsADV 22 дня назад

For me cotton is horrible. It gets wet and you are install locked into stagnant swamp mode. Poly shirts while they seem warm initially they are more “stable” as you sweat. I feel like dry cotton is great but you are not going to stay dry if it’s hot. A similar experience as this would be wool. I wear a wool base layer in the summer on my motorcycle and it ends up being cooler than wearing no base layer.

@annahenderson1730 23 дня назад

I like that Carhartt and Duluth have women’s options. Wrangler might too, but I haven’t tried them.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Im actually envious of some of the Carhartt womens stuff. Their Tencel shirts, more stretch fabric options, and a couple totally unique styles like the bomber jacket.

@thatSparky00 19 дней назад

Hey Carl its starting to heat up and I do medium voltage underground, can you consider doing a video comparing your best long sleeve pocket tee shirts to protect those arms in the sun. Thank you very much.

@CarlMurawski 18 дней назад

Great suggestion!

@TruckingCowboy 21 день назад

I just purchased from Red Kap. I bought 5 pants, 4 short sleeve hi vis button downs, and 3 long sleeve hi vis button downs. I'm a heavy haul trucker, and the hi vis is required everywhere I go. Pretty happy with my purchase, but I'd make some changes if I could

@jasonscott6906 14 дней назад

Thank you Carl for all the get information.

@CarlMurawski 14 дней назад

My pleasure!

@repaircollc 21 день назад

I wish you had done some spark testing to see if they melt or burn easily. I've been looking to get out of t shirts and into nice shirts like these. I do alot of welding and cutting but dont like FR shirts. They have those big stupid lables on them and they are stiff as hell. I would also love to see how these take grease and oil, how bad do they stain. I know the work I do is extremely hard on clothing so its hard to justify any real money on it. Thanks Carl for showing us now step up the testing for more than the electricians out here😂😂. ✌️

@jeremyjohnson7392 23 дня назад

I like the Carrhart fit but I wear wranglers and love them too. I just picked up a few Red Clouds Collective work shirts pricy but by far nicest work shirts I have ever owned

@munrocoutu6854 22 дня назад

I have an older dickies work shirt with pearl snaps from back they still made a snap front shirt and it’s by far my favourite work shirt

@DrProglive 22 дня назад

Thank you for making this video,great job

@CarlMurawski 22 дня назад

My pleasure!

@bunnyyyyyy398 12 дней назад

Such a pro channel. You set the bar bro, even if I don’t always share your tastes

@CarlMurawski 11 дней назад

Thank you sir!

@justicebinder6544 23 дня назад

Love the field notes lol

@madbrainmakesnosense8229 22 дня назад

This Video is Great value , Carl. Good to see your experience based opinion backed with the Tests. Didnt know the Wrangler but my favorite from the Moment you showed it. So Wrangler or Carhartt for me. Tho I dont Like the material of the Carhartt. Patagonia is really a bummer, but I am sure depending on the work you do it will perform Great.

@carnold.knowledge 23 дня назад

Hey Carl, appreciate a roundup of “affordable” long sleeve work shirts. Even though I had my eye on the Duckworth Sawtooth for a couple of years, I quit lusting after it, as I would never actually work in a $300 shirt. I wonder if rich people like Kevin Costner actually wear $300 shirts to go shovel cow poop? If they do, it must be nice.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Hahaha well if Yellowstone is any indication, there is plenty of Carhartt and Ariat to go around.

@CB-ld8no 13 дней назад

Wrangler Riggs for the win. Comfort, breathable, good looks, cut for movement, cost. Riggs line many styles and fabrics. Discount sales at stores and online. Use Wrangler Riggs for every day activities.

@user-iv6rh7cp1y 23 дня назад

I would love to see something like this for FR clothes!

@starkparker16 21 день назад

Great job, seems like a thorough test. I think expensive work shirts have a place with guys who want their casual shirts to last ten or thirty years.

@EscobarStyle 19 дней назад

That 1620 seems really thick. With that being said, I actually bought the double knee utility pant not really knowing how thick it could be. BUT, I’m going to take it to work and beat it up like all my other work pants and see how it stands out. Excited to try that actually 💪🏼

@minerforjob32 23 дня назад

woooow carl got all sciency! Nice to see the new machines! congrats!

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Hahahaha Sciency! Project Farm was a huge inspiration.

@KDlGG 23 дня назад

For what I do, truewerks stuff is hands down the best and most comfortable clothes I’ve ever worn. I’m not in extremely brutal conditions where I’m basically a redheaded step child for my work. I do deal with abrasion but tbh I haven’t had a tear or rip and I still get extreme comfort.

@MrChiumiento 22 дня назад

These are the Carl videos that originally got me hooked on the CW channel. More of this please.

@2thelight 22 дня назад

The Patagonia is unique, I own two now, very soft and comfortable yet strong.

@timflaherty2731 23 дня назад

Great video as always. I have the Patagonia shirt and my only complaint is the buttons. Really hard to get through the button holes.

@NickyB0718 14 дней назад

As far as affordable work shirts, carhartt and Ariat are best. Legendary Whitetails makes some good shirt jacks and flannel shirts that although marketed as casual are actually really tough. I wear them all the time.

@CookingMike 23 дня назад

My lady and I both love Duluth. the gussets really make all the difference . My only struggle is im a smaller guy and theyre all a little big for me me. If you do a short sleeve work shirt you should inculde chefworks in the lineup !

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Thanks for the tip!

@Clannantorc704 21 день назад

Absolutely love all my Riggs button down shirts

@disoldsoul 21 день назад

Excellent video!

@CarlMurawski 20 дней назад

Thank you very much!

@jessezambrano8116 20 дней назад

Great video as always very informative.Can you make a similar video but on a plain white tee.... softness, abrasion wear...collar...price, etc

@paololololol 23 дня назад

Great video, I just buy the used old Levi’s denim work chore shirts - works great looks good and functional. 100% cotton and metal rivet buttons.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Good tip! How is the fit on them?

@paololololol 23 дня назад

@@CarlMurawskifits accurately for a big chest , medium opening cuffs and forearm sleeves are good for a larger person like me and the chest size is accommodating for people who lift or have moobs. Dual front chest pockets but no gussets or stretch, so if you’re a running a spare tire you may feel a little tightness around the midsection and the collar doesn’t have a collar stay or button stay so it just flaps around which is probably the only thing I dislike about it. Since it’s cotton and perhaps created like this, it does and will have eventual color fade and wear/whiskers which I enjoy thoroughly.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Great info, thank you!!!

@ronweiscope9257 23 дня назад

My three favorite are ariat carheart and wrangler

@n00bstacle 23 дня назад

Awesome video! I thought the patagonia would do better on the abrasion test tbh

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Same here! It was a huge surprise.

@jack.charlesc4750 22 дня назад

Than’s for the showdown !! Since you are in touch with carhartt could you do something about rain gear heavy medium and ligh5 weight gear and maybe add other brands in the mix ....just an idea

@nathanwhite5602 21 день назад

Cool video

@tobesskins 23 дня назад

I have all the truewerk shirts. For some reason, the black shirt is a completely different material than the plaid versions. It's more of fleece material.

@ronthompson2366 23 дня назад

Nice shirts. Would be nice if they were available with a square cut tail. That came down to about the middle of the fly. So they could be worn untucked. More of a casual work wear shirt.

@ChavsADV 22 дня назад

My issue is FR. I wear the carhart FR long sleeve but the sleeve cuff wears out in less than a year. I often need FR but not always so I having something I can wear all day without having time change would be nice.

@basedury 18 дней назад

All the cheapo wrangler shirts win for me. I don't like the techy look at all, and the ones I have get worn to do light work around the house and casually to work at the office. Maybe not as tough as the others but way tougher than anything I need and looks good to go get beers after work.

@habl00pep 23 дня назад

Said t before and will say it again, thorough

@CreativeCeranicPictures 22 дня назад

I didn't see red cap work shirt. Surprised since you used to be a mechanic. Would you do jean work shirts next and jackets? Good video when I first bought dickies for work I was impressed for my wear retail warehouse job I would wear navy blue pants and kayki work shirt I used to get mistaken for a marine proud eagle scout. This video reminded me of project farm you guys should do something together.

@user-rr3bv2dk2p 22 дня назад

I wish you would have explained the breathability test. Do you want the larger number or the smaller?

@dward5497 6 дней назад

Carhart makes a rugged heavier weight shirt I find looks and operates much nicer during the day.

@stevebuchan3001 19 дней назад

I love Project Farm but will take some time to see if this type of review and analysis works for heritage/workwear.

@CarlMurawski 18 дней назад

That's one of my favorite channels, and was clearly an inspiration for this video and some others. He does a great job, but rarely tests workwear. Hopefully that's where I can fill in the gaps!

@bruceh5933 23 дня назад

Watched the whole video knowing damn well I need FR rated and sewed in high vis and can’t get any of these 😂

@mikek2258 17 дней назад

Ariat or wrangler for the win Has to be cotton.

@Bartek9452PL 22 дня назад

Wrangler ❤️

@sethw4704 21 день назад

the patagonia broke my heart

@hmoobmikah 23 дня назад

Can you do a review on Ciano Farmer and Tin Duck Denim jackets. Can you do a 1 for 1 comparison of these jackets to John Ship? These two brands dont have any recognition for the quality of work they are doing.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Good idea, but it can be really hard to get these items. Ship John is notorious for that, and I've heard Ciano Farmer Denim is the same way with long lead times. So just getting the products to compare will be difficult.

@hmoobmikah 23 дня назад

@CarlMurawski I searched the internet and on youtube and I can't seem to find a really dedicated video review of these two jackets. Maybe the tin duck denim, but nothing on the Ciano Farmer. It's a shame because these two brands can definitely do bespoke custom jackets if you ask them. I'm stuck choosing between these Two brands. One fashion semi work jacket(Ciano) or the other work semi fashion jacket if customized(Tin Duck).

@hmoobmikah 23 дня назад

@CarlMurawski Yeah. But at least you're not getting 2 years wait time with either these two brands. 3-6 months on either or on these two brands compared to 2 years with Ship John.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

2 years is insane. I agree that they need more exposure though, and I'll definitely keep them in mind especially since it was requested!

@coopers1716 14 дней назад

Please consider Ben Davis in future comparisons :)

@Aminormaze 23 дня назад

Recently gone back to only buying dickies stuff, definitely not the most durable but I think they look the best for the price. You can pick up their stuff really cheap

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

They really are a great value, but that cuff is the achiles heel for me

@Aminormaze 23 дня назад

@@CarlMurawskiI recently bought one of those Ben Davis half zip work shirt’s actually, I wear that everyday. The Riggs looks the best to me out of these

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

The Riggs is my favorite to wear of the bunch, but that might just be because its the most comfortable. I've tried Ben Davis pants and I have a sweatshirt too. How are their shirts compared to the competition?

@Aminormaze 23 дня назад

@@CarlMurawski Ben Davis make the best shirts in my opinion, what do you think of their trousers ?

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

@@Aminormaze I really don’t like them much. The fabric is rough, the zipper is undersized, and the fit is strange. They’re tough though… I’ll give em that!

@SilverOilman 20 дней назад

Any chance we can get one of these for FR shirts?

@CarlMurawski 19 дней назад

I'm always looking for suggestions, so there is definitely a chance!

@steveboyd3455 22 дня назад

No LL Bean in the mix?

@pastimekramer2184 18 дней назад

Dickies all day. Last a long long time and I don't need to iron them. Also the price around 23 bucks when they have deals. Ain't no way I'm spending 50 bucks or above for a work shirt.

@Highland_Paddy 23 дня назад

I guess I should like the Ariat more but I don't care for Spandex, but still better than Polyester.

@Highland_Paddy 23 дня назад

BUT it's also not ripstop? Of course, it can be hard to find the r/s with the cape back, too, and most the cape back ones are nylon now or someting?

@Highland_Paddy 23 дня назад

Overlapping pockets are usually just awkward or add bulk, but sometimes works OK for paperwork I guess.

@Highland_Paddy 23 дня назад

The underarm gussets are usually not placed forward enough to really be practical, especially if the sleeves are cut too narrow for starters and then gussets added where older shirts used to just have FUNCTIONAL SLEEVES.

@Highland_Paddy 23 дня назад

Maybe this Wrangler line is less skinny cut than their rodeo ones. ?

@Highland_Paddy 23 дня назад

I still don't know if I would pick the Duluth for the hot weather over the one or other because it's lightest weight but still polyester, right? I know they have usually two or three different competing models but I think their cold weather offerings are better overall.

@DarkFire515 23 дня назад

Those 1620 shirts are incredibly comfortable but also incredibly expensive. Best work shirt? There's a question for the ages!

@CeliceDSCh 23 дня назад

Ah... Heatstrap work shirt didn't make it into this video. Hope it will be next time or Carl can get one to test out.

@Bfettrules 23 дня назад

Yeah I live in the NY/NJ area. Heatstraps is great.

@JeffGrahamPhotography 22 дня назад

Someone’s been watching Project Farm. ;)

@ivanb___2217 23 дня назад

What are YOU wearing in the video, Carl?

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Thats an OLD Carhartt I bought at Bobs waaaay back when I was an apprentice.

@DogSpeak 23 дня назад

Hey Carl! Now lets really put them shirts to the test!

@Sammysosa518 14 дней назад

1620s prices are insane

@man8god 23 дня назад

which video should Carl release next? people vote Ok - he’s releasing the other one !

@CarlMurawski 22 дня назад

Hahahaha

@man8god 22 дня назад

@@CarlMurawski we love all your vids Carl you bloody legend ! 👍👍

@sweetpadre 22 дня назад

Time to expose Carhartt work pants with that abrasion machine.

@mikecon7634 23 дня назад

Wow. A project farm video broke out durimg this.

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

I love Project Farm! The best “testing” channel on the internet

@iluvtacos1231 16 дней назад

Hey hey HEY, you leave my Natty Ice shirt alone.

@CarlMurawski 16 дней назад

😂

@CoffeeWithCarl1 23 дня назад

But which are the best to wear when "Donald Ducking" it?

@NerdMov 12 дней назад

Bought a few of the lightweight carhartt chambray shirts (not force), neither lasted more than a few months before shredding on site

@davidlandrum 23 дня назад

Once you go 1620, you’ll never go back. 🇺🇸

@NickLibby-bm7ts 23 дня назад

Too tight and their pants both fell apart on me. They make it right when you send them back but carhartt and 511 tactical lasts longer for me. Also you can buy 3 or 4 pair for the price. I’ll probably try 1620 again because I do love American made, and the winter fleece lined work pants are really good minus the zipper blowing out making my manhood freeze 🥶

@davidlandrum 23 дня назад

@@NickLibby-bm7ts You busted through ballistic nylon? It’s not a 1620 issue.

@NickLibby-bm7ts 23 дня назад

My first pair fell apart after a car ride first day, the crotch area had a hole when I got out of my work van before even starting work that day, they replaced them and that pair is still alive but way too tight. My winter work pants the zipper came unstitched. Definitely a 1620 issue both times and they owned up to it. I must have been unlucky but in their reviews you can find similar issues/complaints.

@davidlandrum 23 дня назад

@@NickLibby-bm7ts What’s your height and weight?

@NickLibby-dv1hi 21 день назад

6’ and I weigh like 190. 36 years young and I’m an HVACR tech.

@tannercopeland188 20 дней назад

Wrangler should’ve be represented by pearl snaps. The best overall work shirt.

@prospect_joe9813 22 дня назад

We don't trust you like we trust project farm

@CarlMurawski 22 дня назад

Yet, you're here commenting....

@prospect_joe9813 20 дней назад

@@CarlMurawski Well, project farm drops on Sundays

@cophater298 23 дня назад

first

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Well I'm glad you made it! Welcome!

@music_by_moi 23 дня назад

bald

@CarlMurawski 23 дня назад

Good luck with your music career.

@NickLibby-bm7ts 23 дня назад

Bald + Beard = Badass

@music_by_moi 21 день назад

@@NickLibby-bm7ts no lie about that

@simonburger7194 22 дня назад

Definitely next time just make a reference table and do analysis instead of reading out dozens of facts...

@simonburger7194 22 дня назад

And then I get to the end and you're giving your opinion and you're saying teh 1620 is good but expensive but the price isn't said or on the screen at that time...when I would actually want to think about the price?