Fit & Care
Wear it. Then
look after it.
How to size a Civilianaire garment, how to measure a pair you already own, and how to keep everything for the long run.
How to measure
Lay the garment flat. Measure across, not around. For jeans: waistband edge to edge, front rise from crotch seam to top of waistband, inseam along the inside leg from crotch to hem, thigh 1 inch below the crotch, leg opening at the hem.
Every product page publishes these measurements in inches, per size.
Sizing guidance
- — Raw denim: size down half; the cloth relaxes with wear.
- — Washed denim: size to your everyday fit.
- — Shirting: our shirts run true; go up one for a relaxed fit.
- — Outerwear: patterned to layer over a shirt or heavy tee.
Care by fabric
- Raw denim
- Wear for six months before the first wash. Turn inside out, wash cold, hang dry. Do not dry-clean.
- Washed denim
- Cold wash inside-out with like colors, tumble low or hang. Every wash softens the hand.
- Cotton shirting
- Cold wash, tumble low, iron warm. Expect a small first-wash shrinkage in unsanforized cloth.
- Slub jersey tees
- Cold wash inside-out, hang dry to preserve texture. Occasional low tumble is fine.
- Outerwear
- Spot clean when possible. Wet-clean if needed; avoid dry-cleaning waxed or garment-dyed pieces.
- Hardware & labels
- Brass and copper will patina; leather patches will darken. That's the point.
Order-specific questions — tracking, returns, exchanges — live on the shop. For fit help, reach the workshop.