Scotch & Soda
Indigo Check Overshirt
This Scotch & Soda overshirt is a long-sleeve, button-front piece made from structured dense cotton twill. It features two buttoned patch chest pockets, a spread collar, and an all-over indigo check pattern with thin accent lines. Designed as a layering overshirt, it can be worn as a lightweight jacket or shirt.
- Color
- Indigo
- Material
- cotton twill
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Indigo check overshirt crafted from structured dense cotton twill with two buttoned patch pockets.
Structured dense cotton twill fabric, two buttoned patch pockets.
- Color
- Indigo · blue
- Material
- cotton twill
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- two buttoned patch pockets
- structured dense cotton twill
- check pattern
- indigo color
- overshirt styling
Product Insights
A Scotch & Soda indigo check overshirt at 238 CAD, cut in 100% cotton dense structured twill at the sturdier workwear end of the overshirt range, and its central promise is indigo that fades gradually into dimensional highs-and-lows while the pale check squares stay clean — a fade that stays in place along the check, can be re-dyed back to deep indigo, and sits over a diagonal twill wale that reads as a second, finer pattern, with ribs that mask minor dirt and smudges between washes. It arrives stiff and breaks in at the elbows and shoulders, holds its cut because there is no elastane and the twill gives no stretch, and shakes out folding and packing creases more readily than plain-weave cotton, while its structure holds shape where a flannel shacket goes soft and drapey. The tradeoff is a fabric that behaves like raw indigo in use: it rubs off on light fabrics during initial wears, lightens unevenly under direct sunlight so it should dry in the shade, and its long twill floats — the ones that give it drape — can snag on backpack straps and hardware. It is a three-season layer that breathes better than wool, traps less heat than flannel, has no pile for freezing days, sheds light rain and blocks wind, and is lighter and less stifling in humid heat than denim of the same twill family; cold inside-out washing with pH-neutral detergent limits indigo loss and softens it. Fit: size M measures 112 cm chest and 74 cm back length with the hem below the hip, worn open as a lightweight jacket over a tee or thin hoodie, though a bulky hoodie fills out the shoulders. Four variants ship — one Indigo/Dark Blue check in SMALL through X-LARGE, all in stock at the same 238 CAD — and the colour that ships is indigo/dark blue, not the green check labelled on the brand's own page; it is a separate model from the Washed Denim Checked Overshirt in another fabric.
Verified claims
- Indigo fade
- Fades gradually into dimensional highs-and-lows while the pale check squares stay clean
- Dye transfer
- Indigo rubs off on light fabrics during initial wears
- Sun fade
- Lightens unevenly under direct sunlight, so dry it in the shade
- Restoration
- A lightened check can be re-dyed back to deep indigo
- Washing
- Cold water inside-out wash with pH-neutral detergent reduces indigo loss and softens the stiff twill
- Sizing
- Size M has a 112 cm chest and 74 cm back length, with the hem sitting below the hip.
- Layering fit
- Worn open as a lightweight jacket over a tee or thin hoodie; a bulky hoodie fills out the shoulders.
- Stretch
- 100% cotton with no elastane, so the twill gives no stretch and holds its cut.
- Break-in
- Arrives stiff, then breaks in at the elbows and shoulders with wear
- Crease recovery
- Shakes out folding and packing creases more readily than a plain-weave cotton
- Texture
- Diagonal twill wale reads as a second, finer pattern under the indigo check
- Hand
- Structured cotton twill holds its shape where a flannel shacket goes soft and drapey.
- Drape
- The twill's diagonal weave drapes and hides surface marks better than plain weave.
- Fade and patina
- Indigo fades in place along the check without staining the pale squares
- Fabric
- 100% cotton in a dense, structured twill, at the sturdier workwear end of the overshirt range
- Abrasion resistance
- Compact twill resists abrasion where brushed flannel's raised fibres pill away first.
- Warmth
- A three-season layer that breathes better than wool but traps less heat than flannel.
- Snag risk
- The long twill floats that give it drape can snag on backpack straps and hardware.
- Pockets
- Buttoned patch chest pockets read as workwear, not dress shirt, and keep a phone from spilling
- Weather function
- The dense twill sheds light rain and wind better than plain-weave cotton
- Model distinction
- A separate Scotch & Soda model, not the Washed Denim Checked Overshirt in another fabric.
- Breathability
- A three-season layer: cooler than wool, less clammy than linen, with no pile for freezing days
- Denim comparison
- Denim is the same twill family; this cotton twill is lighter and less stifling in humid heat
- Price parity
- All four sizes from SMALL to X-LARGE are priced the same 238 CAD.
- Weather resistance
- Dense twill sheds light rain and blocks wind as a light outer layer.
- Transitional weather
- Light transitional-weather layer that sheds drizzle and blocks wind
- Stain masking
- Diagonal twill ribs conceal minor dirt and smudges between washes
- Colorway
- Indigo/Dark Blue is the colour that ships, not the green check labelled on the brand's own page.
- Variant selection
- Four variants, all one Indigo/Dark Blue check in sizes small to X-large at the same 238 CAD.
- Size range
- Complete SMALL to X-LARGE size run in one Indigo/Dark Blue check, all four in stock.
Product record
- Title
- Indigo Check Overshirt
- Brand
- Scotch & Soda
- Price
- 238 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Layering open over a T-shirt
This indigo plaid overshirt is shown worn open over a white T-shirt, making it a casual layer for everyday outfits. In the product photos it is styled with the button placket left open, sleeves rolled to about mid-forearm, and the hem worn untucked over dark pants, with the collar lying flat at the neck. Two buttoned chest patch pockets add to the shirt-jacket look.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Indigo Check Overshirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, layered overshirt in an indigo plaid: it is a long-sleeve button-up in structured dense cotton twill (100% cotton) with a spread collar, two buttoned chest patch pockets, a back yoke with center pleat, and a slightly curved hem that falls below the waist. It is offered in a single Indigo/Dark Blue colorway in sizes from small to extra-large. Note that the loose fit and hem length are as shown on the model and may vary with wearer size, and the brushed, flannel-like look is based on the fabric's appearance rather than a confirmed finish.[1,2,3,4] | Knit Trim Reversible Jacket: Choose this if you want a two-looks-in-one bomber: it reverses from a solid faux-twill side to a satiny patterned side, with a metallic center zip, ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem trimmed with a diamond knit motif, and side pockets. It is cut in a slightly relaxed, waist-length bomber silhouette (based on how it appears on a model) in a cotton shell with polyester lining, offered in Indigo/Dark Blue from SMALL to X-LARGE.[5,6,7,8] | Semi-Plain Indigo Knit Shirt Regular Fit: Choose this for a relaxed, shirt-jacket style: it is a 100% cotton lightweight textured knit in indigo with a grid texture, regular loose fit, two chest flap pockets, and long roll sleeves with button tabs that reveal a lighter inner cuff fabric. It comes in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE, all in Indigo/Dark Blue only, and the curved hem falls just below the hip.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve blue plaid overshirt with two chest patch pockets, visible button placket, rolled sleeves, and small embroidered cross-stitch detail on one pocket.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up overshirt with a straight front placket, classic shirt collar, and a slightly curved hem visible at the sides.
- PatternAll-over checked/plaid pattern composed of dark navy background, lighter blue intersecting checks, and thin rust/red accent lines forming the grid.
- Chest pocketsTwo square patch chest pockets with button closures; pockets cut on the plaid so pattern runs diagonally relative to the body placket.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Pocket embroiderySmall vertical triple cross-stitch embroidery in two contrasting colors (one lighter, one yellow) located on the right chest pocket near its outer edge.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.03 · h 0.08 (high) - ButtonsRound buttons in a warm brown tone visible on the chest pockets and down the front placket; buttonholes stitched into placket.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves shown rolled once to a casual cuff, exposing the inner fabric of the sleeve; cuff has a visible button.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureWoven brushed/flannel-like textile appearance with visible yarn texture and soft matte finish.
- Hem detailSlightly curved side hem visible above the model's hip with a small sewn label near the lower side seam.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Small woven label (illegible)Small rectangular woven label sewn into the lower side seam; text on the label is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.79 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot image showing a model wearing the overshirt against a light neutral background with directional lighting from the left creating a shadow on the wall to the right.
- Model stylingMale model wears the shirt over a visible white undershirt and dark pants; hands are crossed at the waist covering part of the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view cropped above mid-thigh, showing torso, neck and part of the head; product centered slightly to the right.
- Lighting and shadowHard directional studio lighting from the left produces a distinct shadow of the model on the right background and bright highlights on the model's face and shoulder.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no props or packaging elements.
Colors
dark navy· main background#1C2442light blue· check linesrust red· accent grid lineswarm brown· buttonsbright yellow· pocket embroiderylight neutral· pocket embroidery- 02
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve indigo plaid overshirt worn open over a white T-shirt; visible features include spread collar, button-front placket, two chest patch pockets with buttoned flaps, rolled sleeves, and a slightly curved hem.
- CollarSpread shirt collar with visible topstitching, lying flat against the model's neck and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Front button placketCentral vertical button placket visible and left open, exposing a white T-shirt underneath; buttons visible along the placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.33 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo chest patch pockets with angled flaps and a visible button on each flap; left pocket appears slightly askew due to garment drape.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves rolled up to about mid-forearm on both arms, with visible cuff button and gathered fabric at the roll.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.25 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.21 (high) - Hem shapeShirt hem is slightly curved and untucked, extending past the waist and covering the top of the pants on both sides.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric patternLarge plaid check pattern composed of dark indigo/navy base with lighter blue panels and thin red accent lines forming a grid.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Material appearanceWoven soft-texture appearance consistent with brushed or flannel fabric, showing slight surface nap and natural drape.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (medium) - Buttons colorShirt buttons are a warm tan/gold color with a slight sheen.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.33 · y 0.24 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Full-body studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light background with a visible floor and cast shadow to the model's right; lighting is direct and even, producing a sharp shadow and minimal background texture.
- Model and poseFull-body model standing facing slightly to the right, left arm across the body touching the right arm; head turned slightly to the right.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and floorPlain light-colored wall background meeting a smooth concrete floor at the lower frame, visible seam line where wall meets floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowStudio lighting from the left creates a distinct hard-edged shadow of the model cast on the background to the right.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Other visible garmentsWhite crewneck T-shirt worn under the overshirt and dark gray trousers and brown suede shoes visible; these items are separate from the overshirt product.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high) - Image framingVertical full-body crop including feet with even margins left and right and slightly more headroom top than bottom.
Colors
indigo navy· main body#2C3B5Blight denim blue· secondary checksmuted red· accent lines#A45B43tan gold· buttons- CollarSpread shirt collar with visible topstitching, lying flat against the model's neck and shoulders.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve indigo plaid overshirt worn by a model, showing back yoke, center back pleat, full sleeves with buttoned cuffs, curved hem, and a small woven side seam tag.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve overshirt shown from the back and slightly angled toward the left; loose relaxed fit with a curved hem that falls below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over plaid composed of a dark indigo background with lighter blue checks and thin reddish lines forming a grid.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high) - Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back with a vertical inverted box pleat running down the center back from the yoke.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - CollarFolded shirt collar visible from the rear neckline, patterned with the same plaid.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeve with a angled cuff that has visible button closures; cuff shows the same plaid pattern and slightly rounded cuff edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - ButtonsRound buttons on the cuff in a light brown/wood tone contrasting with the fabric.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - Side seam tagSmall woven tag attached at the lower side seam on the shirt's right side (viewer left), tag detail not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.77 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium) - Hem shapeCurved hem with a longer rear drop, hem edge visible against the model's trousers and white undershirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the shirt against a white background with soft directional lighting creating a faint shadow to the right.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a standing model, framed from head to upper thighs with the model turned slightly to the left.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with bright, even studio lighting producing a soft shadow on the wall to the model's right.
- Visible additional garmentsA white undershirt is visible at the hem beneath the overshirt and grey trousers are partially visible; these items are not described as product attributes.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Model poseModel's left arm hangs relaxed at the side with hand visible; head turned to the left showing profile.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
dark indigo navy· main background#1C2443light sky blue· check stripes#6C7C9Bmuted brick red· accent grid lineslight warm brown· buttons- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve overshirt shown from the back and slightly angled toward the left; loose relaxed fit with a curved hem that falls below the waistline.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Scotch & Soda
Washed Denim Checked Overshirt
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4591160 | Indigo Check Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - Small | CA$238.00 | Yes |
| 4591161 | Indigo Check Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - Medium | CA$238.00 | Yes |
| 4591162 | Indigo Check Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - Large | CA$238.00 | Yes |
| 4591163 | Indigo Check Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - X-Large | CA$238.00 | Yes |