OuterKnown Chroma Blanket Shirt
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The Blanket Shirt, Reimagined in Chroma
Outerknown built its reputation on the Blanket Shirt, and the Chroma edition carries that legacy forward with a washed, color-treated finish that gives the fabric a lived-in depth from day one. It wears like a shirt, feels like a layer, and works as both without trying too hard.
Blanket Fabric Construction
The defining feature is the fabric itself: a dense, twill-knit weave that delivers real warmth without the weight of a jacket. The surface has a subtle ridged texture that holds its shape wash after wash. Outerknown sources responsibly and builds with longevity in mind, so this is not a shirt you replace next season.
A Silhouette Built to Do More
The Chroma Blanket Shirt is cut with a relaxed, wear-over fit that layers cleanly over a tee or sits open over a lightweight base. The point collar lies flat under a jacket or stands on its own. Two flap chest pockets with button closures add utility without bulk. A full button placket runs center front, and the long sleeves finish with clean, buttoned cuffs that can be left down or rolled.
Chroma Wash Finish
The Chroma treatment applies a garment-dye or pigment process that creates tonal variation across the fabric, so each shirt carries its own character. The result reads as a washed, sun-faded tone with depth, not a flat solid, which makes the shirt look better the more it is worn and washed.
How to Wear It
Wear it fully buttoned as a standalone shirt, open as a casual layer over a crew or hoodie, or tied at the waist for a relaxed silhouette. The blanket weight makes it the right call from a cool South Florida morning on the water through an evening out. It moves from the beach parking lot to a restaurant without a change of plans.
Care
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. The washed finish is pre-set, so the shirt will maintain its character with standard care. Avoid high heat to preserve the fabric weight and color depth.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Outerknown
- Category
- Long Sleeve Button Up
- Gender
- Men
- Fit
- Relaxed
- Collar
- Point collar
- Closure
- Full button front
- Pockets
- Two flap chest pockets with button closure
- Sleeve
- Long sleeve with buttoned cuffs
- Finish
- Chroma garment-wash treatment
- MPN
- itemMatrix-41477
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt?
- The Chroma Blanket Shirt is Outerknown's long sleeve button-up built from their signature blanket-weight twill-knit fabric, finished with a Chroma garment-wash treatment that gives each shirt a washed, tonal depth from the start.
- How does the Chroma Blanket Shirt fit?
- It is cut with a relaxed fit intended to be worn over a tee or base layer. The silhouette is roomy enough to layer under a jacket but structured enough to wear as a standalone shirt.
- Is the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt worth it?
- Outerknown builds the Blanket Shirt line for long-term wear. The fabric is a dense, durable twill-knit and the Chroma finish is pre-washed, so the shirt arrives already broken in and continues to look better with use.
- Can the Chroma Blanket Shirt be worn as a dress or oversized layer?
- The relaxed cut and longer hem make it a versatile layering piece. Some wear it open over a base layer or tied at the waist for a casual silhouette, though it is designed as a men's button-up shirt.
- How do I care for the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt?
- Machine wash cold and tumble dry low. The Chroma wash finish is set during manufacturing, so standard cold-water washing will maintain the color depth and fabric weight over time. Avoid high heat.
- Where can I buy the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt?
- The Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt is available in store and online at Island Water Sports.
- How does the Chroma Blanket Shirt compare to the Westerly Blanket Shirt?
- Both are built on Outerknown's blanket-weight fabric. The Chroma edition is distinguished by its garment-wash Chroma finish, which gives a washed, tonal character to the fabric. The Westerly is a separate style in the Blanket Shirt lineup with its own cut and finish details.





