Pendleton Men's Board Shirt

The classic Pendleton Original Board Shirt is associated with machine-washable wool sourced from ranchers in Umatilla County, Oregon. Buyers should still check the label because Pendleton has sold cotton and differently manufactured versions under related shirt names.

The shirt became strongly associated with California surf culture during the 1960s. Its durable plaid wool construction worked as a warm overshirt while its button-down styling also became part of the period's casual look.

The wool and Pendleton mill heritage are closely tied to Oregon, but the garment's final country of manufacture can vary by production run. Check the sewn-in label rather than assuming that every current Board Shirt was assembled in the United States.

The traditional design uses a button-down front and two chest pockets, making it useful as an overshirt for outdoor wear. Its wool fabric provides more insulation than a lightweight cotton flannel and is associated with Pendleton's Umatilla wool.