Billy Reid "FLW" Print Shirt

This shirt from Billy Reid takes cues from Frank Lloyd Wright's illustrations. Given his love, inspiration, and use of nature in his work, we decided to use madder root to mimic his favorite color, “Cherokee Red."

This shirt is labelled as a small. Listed below are major measurements.

- chest: 41"

- center back length: 29.75"

- sleeve: 25.75"

- dyed by hand in NYC

- pre-shrunk

- self: 100% cotton

- dyed with madder (rubia cordifolia)

- mordanted with oak gall tannin extract, alum, and sodium acetate

View our Info & Process and Glossary pages for more information on natural dyes.

- machine wash cold with like colors on a gentle cycle / tumble dry low / iron low as needed / do not bleach

- unevenness in dye uptake and gradations of hues are beautiful, distinctive, and intrinsic to the natural dye process

- naturally dyed clothing may transfer color before the first wash or two; until then, avoid contact with light colored objects and surfaces

View our pages on Care and Features for more information.