Woodbird
Banks Check Weave Shirt
CA$9.99CAD
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The Banks Check Weave Shirt is a short-sleeve, button-up shirt from Danish brand Woodbird, made of lightweight cotton with a woven checkered texture that is slightly sheer. It features a classic point collar, button-front closure, straight hem, and relaxed fit, with a black colorway. Designed for casual wear, this shirt offers a breathable, sheer fabric suitable for warm-weather use.
- Material
- Lightweight cotton fabric with woven checkered texture
- Style
- relaxed-fit, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Lightweight cotton button-up shirt with woven checkered texture and relaxed fit.
Button-up closure, straight hem, slightly sheer fabric.
- Material
- Lightweight cotton fabric with woven checkered texture
- Style
- relaxed-fit, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- lightweight cotton fabric
- woven checkered texture
- slightly sheer
- button-up closure
- straight hem
- relaxed fit
Product Insights
The Woodbird Banks Check Weave Shirt is a relaxed, untucked staple in breathable 100% cotton with a permanent woven texture that conceals wrinkles. Its semi-sheer fabric (50–70% coverage) requires a dark tee for full opacity, and sizing down sacrifices the intended relaxed drape. The shirt shrinks 3–5% on first wash (cold wash, air dry recommended). True black without undertones, it layers comfortably and undercuts DTC alternatives at a sale price of $39.95 CAD, embodying a logo-free Scandinavian-Hong Kong design ethos with community events.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Sizing down sacrifices the intended relaxed drape for a tailored look.
- Untucked wear
- The straight hem confirms the shirt is designed to be worn untucked.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton shrinks 3-5% in first wash; cold wash and air dry recommended.
- Fabric performance
- Breathable and wrinkle-concealing from the open check weave and textured surface.
- Sheerness
- Semi-sheer fabric (50–70% coverage) requires a fitted tee underneath for opaque coverage.
- Weave durability
- Woven check texture is permanent and masks wrinkles.
- Fabric comfort
- 100% cotton check weave is breathable, soft-draping, and its pattern hides wrinkles.
- Wrinkle masking
- Woven check texture hides wrinkles, reducing ironing needs.
- Texture
- Woven check pattern cannot fade or peel.
- Fabric handling
- Lightweight check weave is breathable, drapes cleanly, masks wrinkles, and retains texture.
- Undertones
- True black without blue or brown undertones.
- Brand ethos
- Self-taught founder, people-first brand with community events and an 80/20 design ratio.
- Cultural design
- Design fuses Scandinavian minimalism with Hong Kong street style via woven texture and relaxed fit.
- Brand philosophy
- No prominent logo, reflecting people-before-product philosophy.
- Community
- Pop-up culture canteens build community beyond the garment purchase.
- Design identity
- Relaxed, breathable woven shirt fuses Danish minimalism with Hong Kong street.
- Design philosophy
- Part of Woodbird’s 80% commercial design mix: a relaxed, untucked staple in lightweight 100% cotton.
- Comparative pricing
- Sale price $39.95 CAD undercuts DTC alternatives and European clearance.
- Brand cachet
- Scandinavian minimalism with Hong Kong street culture, logo-free, versatile staple.
- Woven check construction
- The check pattern is formed directly in the weave rather than printed on top, so it will not fade or peel.
- Moisture management
- The open, lightweight 100% cotton check weave pulls moisture away from the skin and promotes airflow, reducing sticky feeling in humid conditions.
- Shrinkage care
- As a 100% cotton shirt, it can shrink 3–5% in the first wash; washing cold and air drying minimizes shrinkage.
- Color undertone
- The black colorway reads as true black without noticeable blue or brown undertones.
Product record
- Title
- Banks Check Weave Shirt
- Brand
- Woodbird
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Banks Check Weave Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed-fit, short-sleeve button-up in lightweight 100% cotton, offered in Black in sizes Small and Large. Its woven checkered texture gives a subtle grid look, and it features a low camp-style point collar, straight hem, and front placket with black buttons. Note that the fabric is slightly sheer, with light and skin tone showing through the weave, which matters if you prefer more coverage.[1,2,3,4,5] | Embroidery Pinstripe Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed-fit button-up with personality: it pairs soft, slightly stretchy poplin (70% cotton, 27% nylon, 3% spandex) with fine blue pinstripes on white, contrast embroidery including a red round logo at the lower front and red two-line text at the back yoke, plus a patch chest pocket, point collar, and long sleeves with buttoned cuffs. The straight hem works worn untucked, and the striped pattern runs uninterrupted across the front, back, and sleeves. Note that it comes in a white colorway in Medium and Large sizes only, so fit flexibility beyond that range is limited.[6,7,8] | Contrasting Floral Ribbon Shirt: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve black button-up with a statement look: an all-over contrasting off-white floral ribbon embroidery in looping vines and stylized flowers across the front, back, sleeves, and collar. It is cut in a boxy, relaxed fit with a camp-style point collar, straight hem, and patch chest pocket, made from soft, comfortable 54 percent lyocell and 46 percent cotton fabric. It comes in Black only, in Medium, Large, and X-Large, and the relaxed fit described is based on how it appears on the model rather than a stated fit specification.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve, button-up shirt in a sheer black check-weave fabric with a classic point collar and a center front placket with black buttons; left forearm of the model with a tattoo is partially visible beneath the sleeve.
- Fabric patternSheer woven check pattern forming a subtle grid of more- and less-opaque squares across the shirt body and sleeves, allowing light and the model's skin tone to show through.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarClassic point collar made from the same black fabric but appearing slightly more opaque than the body.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Center front placket and buttonsVertical center placket with visible black round buttons spaced down the front; placket area appears slightly denser/less sheer.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high) - Short sleevesStraight-cut short sleeves ending above the elbow with the same semi-sheer check weave; right sleeve (viewer left) is visible across the shoulder seam.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (medium) - Visible tattoo under sleevePartial black linework tattoo on the model left forearm visible beneath the right sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Sheerness revealing silhouetteFabric sheerness reveals the model's torso silhouette and skin tone under the weave, especially in well-lit areas.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing upper torso and head of a model against a plain white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image is cropped near mid-forearm.
- Model head and shouldersUpper body of a model shown from the chest up with head turned slightly toward the camera; hair and facial features are visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting with a plain white background and faint soft shadowing behind the model.
- Image crop and framingFramed to show the front upper half of the shirt; image is cropped just below the waist with forearms partially cut off at the bottom edge.
Colors
sheer black· shirt fabric#0D0D0E- Fabric patternSheer woven check pattern forming a subtle grid of more- and less-opaque squares across the shirt body and sleeves, allowing light and the model's skin tone to show through.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve, button-front black shirt with a visible check-weave semi-sheer texture, point collar, and a small cream fabric tag at the hem.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit short-sleeve button-up shirt shown on a model, hem falling to upper hips, straight lower hem with a small center-front tag.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarModerate-width point collar lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentral vertical placket with a column of round, black buttons visible from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem that reach roughly mid-upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric texture and patternSemi-sheer woven fabric with a visible irregular check or grid weave; underlying skin and garment layers are slightly visible through the material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Hem tagSmall rectangular cream fabric tag attached to the center-front hem, printed with dark markings and a small dark symbol.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background with even soft lighting; model stands with hands in pockets and a visible forearm tattoo.
- Model poseModel stands facing the camera with hands in pockets, elbows slightly bent and shoulders relaxed.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.84 (high) - Visible forearm tattooDark figurative tattoo covering much of the model's left forearm (viewer right) extending from near the elbow toward the wrist.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.33 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image crop and framingThree-quarter vertical crop showing the model from head to upper thighs; lower legs not visible.
Colors
black· shirt body#0D0D0Ecream· center-front hem tag- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit short-sleeve button-up shirt shown on a model, hem falling to upper hips, straight lower hem with a small center-front tag.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve, loose-fitting black shirt with a visible check-weave (slightly sheer) fabric and a camp-style collar.
- Back panelFlat back panel of the shirt with a semi-sheer check weave that shows subtle vertical and horizontal slubs creating a translucent grid against the background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarLow, camp-style collar with a simple folded band, lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with a straight hem and the same semi-sheer check weave as the body; right sleeve visible on the image right shows the weave more prominently due to translucency.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem and small tagStraight bottom hem with a small rectangular woven tag near the lower right side seam that is lighter in color than the shirt.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with visible uneven yarns forming a grid; fabric appears slightly translucent where stretched or over lighter background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the shirt in a rear three-quarter pose against a plain light background; model has hands in pockets and is wearing denim jeans that are partially visible.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a standing model, head turned to the right, crop includes from head to upper thighs.
- Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a clean light gray background with minimal shadowing around the model.
- Visible non-product clothingBlue denim jeans visible from the waist down and hands inside pockets; jeans are not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with no motion blur.
Colors
deep black· shirt body and sleeves#0D0D0E- Back panelFlat back panel of the shirt with a semi-sheer check weave that shows subtle vertical and horizontal slubs creating a translucent grid against the background.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Woodbird
WBBanks Check Shirt