Swanndri Ranger Wool Bushshirt – Olive

The Swanndri Ranger Shirt is a superb, tough work shirt made from 100% woollen yarn. It has become a staple outdoor garment for Ray and the Woodlore team, thanks to its warmth, quietness, and durability. Just take a look at the cover of the Outdoor Survival Handbook for an idea of how long Ray has been putting Swanndri Ranger Shirts to the test.

In 1913, New Zealand tailor William Broome, frustrated by the country’s incessant rain, developed a work shirt with a secret waterproofing. The shirt, made from 100% wool, was fabled for its durability and practicality, quickly becoming the clothing choice of pioneering New Zealanders the length and breadth of the country, its unsurpassed fabric keeping them warm and dry in the winter and cool in the summer. William named the shirt the Swanndri, due to the way that water ran off the wearer’s back. To this day the original design remains unchanged and is as relevant to today’s outdoorsmen and women as it was almost one hundred years ago.

Sizing: Please note that the Swanndri Ranger Shirt features a very generous fit, which allows plenty of room underneath for extra layers. If you do not like your shirts to be loose-fitting, we recommend that you purchase the next size down. Please bear this in mind when placing your order.

Details:

• Material: 100% wool, sourced from farms in New Zealand and Australia
• Extra loose fit
• Wind and water-resistant
• Wool weight: 345gsm
• Two chest pockets with button closures
• Long-tail cut
• Buttoned cuffs
• Quarter-length zip
• Colour: Olive
• Weight: 800g approx. in size Large