How2Day: The Best Pilot Shirts

Pilots wear specially designed shirts that enable them to perform the job's requirements as well as be identified by passengers. Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty Images
Pilot shirts feature two shoulder epaulets, mock flap and flap pockets, longer tuck tails and white buttons. Many pilot shirts are made of Pinpoint Oxford, which is a tightly spun yarn; poplin cotton blends, which are plain crosswise rib weaving patterns; and polyester material. In general, pilot shirts are machine washable, easily pressed and stain resistant.

Landerwood designs pilot shirts that are tailored to the exact measurements of the wearer. The shirts are split mitered, meaning that the pieces of fabric are spread across the shoulders in the shape of an upside down V. The split mitered gives wearers extra arm room, which enables easier maneuvering of the airplane's controls. Landerwood pilot shirts are made of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester; the shirts are available in long-sleeved and short-sleeved styles and are made entirely of Pinpoint Oxford fabric.

CrewGear specializes in aviation uniforms. The company designs pilot shirts that have Pinpoint Oxford fabric made from 60 percent combed cotton and 40 percent polyester. The shirts feature long shirt tails, two pen slots, straight collars and long-sleeved and short-sleeved options. CrewGear has single-needled tailoring, which enables the shirt to hold its form.

Van Heusen's Career Apparel clothing line specializes in pilot shirts. The line has three styles: the Aviator, the Commander and the Pilot Shirt. The Aviator fabric is 65 percent polyester and 35 percent poplin cotton blend; it is available in blue or white with either long and short sleeves. The Commander is 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester Pinpoint Oxford and available in white. The Pilot Shirt is made of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton ring spun poplin and is available in white long and short sleeves. Every Van Heusen pilot shirt is stain resistant and wrinkle free.

Custom Pilot Shirts can be customized for no additional costs and are 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton; the customization options include open or flap pockets, a pen slot location and wing-display preferences.

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