Merz B. Schwanen are passionate ambassadors of maintaining quality clothing and manufacture using vintage looms and machinery in their German homeland, and in doing so, achieve fabrication outcomes not possible on new machines.
From the hills of the Swabian Alps, the Merz B. Schwanen have a fantastic storyline that dates back to 1910, when fabric manufacturing and production first began in their factory.


Bucket Hat White
Regular price $90.00A terry towelling gem from Merz just like the one you filled with water as a kid on a baking hot summer day.
Details
- One Size
- 100% Cotton Terry
- Merz Embroidery

207 Henley Tee Deep Black
Regular price $150.00Since bringing both the Merz B. Schwanen brand and their original factory back to life, the 103 and 207 Henley's have been the centrepiece of every range. Constructed using authentic traditional production methods using a 2 thread 100% organic cotton fabric woven on their vintage loopwheeler machines. The mid weight 2 thread fabrication has a soft comfortable to wear feel and genuine durability
Details
- 220 gm 100% Organic Cotton
- Comfortable slim fit cut
- Backed 3 button placket
- straight hem
- circular knit / no side seams
- 2cm extra length, as garment weave will tighten in first wash
- Wear neat or by up a size if you prefer a relaxed fit
Dale is a Medium and he wears a medium/5 here also.

3S50 Sweatpants Long . Nature Mel
Regular price $289.00 Sale price $145.00
215 Crew Neck Tee . White
Regular price $120.00A Merz B. Schwanen original. Based of the 1950's crew but in a heavier 3 gauge 100% organic cotton. It's what our German friends consider to be the perfect fit tee. Slightly neater through the body than a typical American fifties cut this cut has some parochial supporters and is amongst our highest repeat purchase garments. As part of their originals range it's woven on vintage loop wheeler machines in their original Swabian Alps factory.
Like all the loop wheeler range this tee is cut slightly long to allow for a tightening of the weave that occurs in the first wash.
*note image is of 215P. This T Shirt has no chest pocket.
Details
- 100% Heavyweight Organic Cotton
- straight hem
- circular knitting / no side seams
- Made in Germany
Fit notes
- Fits neat. Go up one size for a loose relaxed fit
Merz B. Schwanen create beautiful garments from 100% Organic fabrics in the Company’s original factory in Germany’s Swabian Alps. Using original vintage loop wheel machinery they create a product that cannot be replicated with modern technology.
Daniel is 177cm tall and is a size M. Here he wears a size 5/M.

1950S Crew Neck Tee . Ink Blue
Regular price $90.00Like all Merz B. Schwanen originals the 1950's crew is made of high quality materials, with well-crafted thoughtful details and honest passion. It's what they see as the perfect fit tee and who are we to argue. Constructed from their custom made mid weight one count 100% organic cotton woven on vintage loop wheeler machines in their original Swabian Alps factory.
The Night Blue is the perfect almost black shade with a hint of indigo. Like all the loop wheeler range this tee is cut slightly long to allow for a tightening of the weave that occurs in the first wash
Details
- 100% Organic Cotton
- straight hem
- circular knitting / no side seams
- Made in Germany
Fit notes
- Fits neat. Go up one size for a relaxed fit
Merz B. Schwanen create beautiful garments from 100% Organic fabrics in the Company’s original factory in Germany’s Swabian Alps. Using original vintage loop wheel machinery they create a product that cannot be replicated with modern technology.

215T Retro Sports Logo Tee . Natural/Charcoal
Regular price $135.00 Sale price $68.00A Merz B. Schwanen original. The 215 is based off the 1950's crew but in a heavier 3 gauge 100% organic cotton knit. It's what our German friends consider to be the perfect fit tee. Slightly neater through the body than a typical American fifties cut this cut has some parochial supporters and is amongst our highest repeat purchase garments. This version features a contrast neck rib like those prominent in the fifties era. Inked up with a print from the archives and neat contrast neck. As part of their originals range it's woven on vintage loop wheeler machines in their original Swabian Alps factory.
Like all the loop wheeler range this tee is cut slightly long to allow for a tightening of the weave that occurs in the first wash
Details
- 100% Heavyweight Organic Cotton
- straight hem
- circular knitting / no side seams
- Made in Germany
Fit notes
- Fits neat. Go up one size for a loose relaxed fit
Merz B. Schwanen create beautiful garments from 100% Organic fabrics in the Company’s original factory in Germany’s Swabian Alps. Using original vintage loop wheel machinery they create a product that cannot be replicated with modern technology.
Daniel is 177cm tall and is a size M. Here he wears a size 5/M.

Tr206 Henley Long Sleeve Logo Tee . Natural/Charcoal
Regular price $190.00 Sale price $133.00Essentially a 207 Henley with sleeves, it was designed for the soft folk whose arms would get cold during winter in the Swabian Alps. Since then it's been a part of the Merz B. Schwanen family of core silhouettes. Constructed using authentic traditional production methods using a 2 thread 100% organic cotton fabric woven on their vintage loopwheeler machines. The mid weight 2 thread fabrication has a soft comfortable to wear feel and genuine durability. Things are obviously getting a little loose in the alps with this version featuring contrast sleeves and an archival graphic to the chest.
Details
- 220 gm 100% Organic Cotton
- Comfortable slim fit cut
- Backed 3 button placket
- long sleeves / straight hem
- circular knit / no side seams
- 2cm extra length, as garment weave will tighten in first wash
- Wear neat or by up a size if you prefer a relaxed fit
Dale is a Medium and he wears a medium/5 here also.

215T Retro Sports Logo Tee . Grey Melange/Ink
Regular price $135.00 Sale price $68.00A Merz B. Schwanen original. The 215 is based off the 1950's crew but in a heavier 3 gauge 100% organic cotton knit. It's what our German friends consider to be the perfect fit tee. Slightly neater through the body than a typical American fifties cut this cut has some parochial supporters and is amongst our highest repeat purchase garments. This version features a contrast neck rib like those prominent in the fifties era. Inked up with a print from the archives and neat contrast neck. As part of their originals range it's woven on vintage loop wheeler machines in their original Swabian Alps factory.
Like all the loop wheeler range this tee is cut slightly long to allow for a tightening of the weave that occurs in the first wash
Details
- 100% Heavyweight Organic Cotton
- straight hem
- circular knitting / no side seams
- Made in Germany
Fit notes
- Fits neat. Go up one size for a loose relaxed fit
Merz B. Schwanen create beautiful garments from 100% Organic fabrics in the Company’s original factory in Germany’s Swabian Alps. Using original vintage loop wheel machinery they create a product that cannot be replicated with modern technology.
Daniel is 177cm tall and is a size M. Here he wears a size 5/M.

215P Crew Neck Pocket Tee . White
Regular price $125.00Another white pocket tee... A Merz B. Schwanen original, the 215P is based of the 1950's crew but in a heavier 3 gauge 100% organic cotton. It's what our German friends consider to be the perfect fit tee. Slightly neater through the body than a typical American fifties cut this cut has some parochial supporters and is amongst our highest repeat purchase garments. This version features a contrast neck rib like those prominent in the fifties era. Best still it has handy chest pocket perfect to carry your reading glasses for a day at the track. As part of their originals range it's woven on vintage loop wheeler machines in their original Swabian Alps factory.
Like all the loop wheeler range this tee is cut slightly long to allow for a tightening of the weave that occurs in the first wash
Details
- 100% Heavyweight Organic Cotton
- straight hem
- circular knitting / no side seams
- Made in Germany
Fit notes
- Fits neat. Go up one size for a loose relaxed fit
Merz B. Schwanen create beautiful garments from 100% Organic fabrics in the Company’s original factory in Germany’s Swabian Alps. Using original vintage loop wheel machinery they create a product that cannot be replicated with modern technology.
Daniel is 177cm tall and is a size M. Here he wears a size 5/M.
