Service Works Classic Chore Shirt Copper

The Service Works Classic Chore Shirt in Copper is a regular-fit overshirt cut from heavyweight 360 gsm, 11 oz organic cotton canvas. A five-button front and three-pocket construction keep the design close to its workwear roots, while the clean collar and warm colour make it easy to wear as either a substantial shirt or a light outer layer. This FW26 style is made in India.

Service Works grew out of the point where kitchen uniforms and everyday workwear meet. That background explains the uncomplicated shapes, accessible pockets and fabrics that are chosen to be used rather than merely displayed. The look is relaxed, but the construction remains purposeful. Heavy cotton canvas starts with a firmer hand and develops more character as it is worn, so small creases and changes in surface are part of the garment’s working life instead of a reason to keep it in the wardrobe.

Construction and fit. The Copper colour brings warmth without losing the utility character. It works easily with ecru, navy, black, olive and washed denim, which makes the piece straightforward to build into an existing rotation. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let the canvas texture provide the detail. Because the fabric is substantial, it carries the silhouette clearly; at the same time, the natural fibre becomes more accommodating through regular wear and appropriate washing.

Service Works lists the chest width, measured pit to pit, as 21 in for S, 21.5 in for M, 22.5 in for L and 23.5 in for XL. Corresponding body lengths from the top of the sleeve are 26, 26.5, 27 and 27.5 in. Compare a favourite overshirt laid flat and remember that the regular fit is designed to leave room for a layer underneath. Fit should support the way you plan to wear it. Try the garment with the layers and footwear that will actually accompany it, then sit, reach and walk before deciding. A workwear cut is meant to leave usable room rather than create a sharp tailored line. If you sit between sizes, think about whether you want a relaxed everyday shape or a closer presentation. The garment should move freely without depending on excessive stretch, because the strength of this fabric comes from its dense cotton weave.

Product details.

• Style: SW009W26 / SW-FW26-009
• Colour: Copper
• Regular fit
• Heavyweight organic cotton canvas, 360 gsm / 11 oz
• Five-button front closure
• Three practical front pockets
• Woven Service Works label
• Works as an overshirt or light outer layer
• Made in India
• FW26 season

Care. Always follow the sewn-in care label, as it is specific to this production run. Close buttons or secure the drawstring, turn the garment inside out and wash with similar colours only when needed. Avoid aggressive stain treatment and excessive heat. Cotton canvas can change slightly in handle and appearance as it is washed; air drying and reshaping while damp help preserve the intended cut.

We selected this model because it respects the useful simplicity of traditional work clothing while feeling considered enough for life away from the kitchen. There is no unnecessary hardware and no complicated performance story: the value sits in a reliable cut, a substantial organic-cotton cloth and pockets placed where people naturally reach. Wear it hard, care for it sensibly and allow it to age. That honest progression is exactly what makes canvas workwear more personal over time.