



A fine tailored-fit short-sleeve cotton button-up shirt for when the hard work's done and you deserve a few cold ones.
This is a lightweight Cactus weekender shirt - designed for relaxing afternoons around the barbie. It also works nicely as summer office-wear, and for any other smart-casual situations you might find yourself in.
Matches very well with a nice tidy pair of Denim Supertrousers or SOS Shorts.
Note that we've made these shirts long in the body because they will shrink a little, especially if you hit them with a warm to hot wash.
- Made in Christchurch, NZ
- High-quality, durable 100% cotton
- Corozo buttons - these are made from the super-strong nut of the Corozo palm tree
- Made with Cactus 'ethical construction' values
Machine wash in cold water.
Rinse thoroughly.
Line dry.
Warm iron.
Do not dry clean or bleach.
These shirts are designed to be more fitting than our Supershirts.















In keeping with the theme of ‘staple’ gear for Kiwis, we bring you the Cactus Checked Flannel Shirt. Now complete and glowing with awesomeness we’re all wondering why we took so long to make these.
From the tradie go-to work top, to the urbanite’s default classic and the weekend warrior’s dash-and-grab favourite, the flannel shirt has to be one of the most versatile items of clothing.
Now you can probably pick up a flannel shirt from your local red shed for the price of half a dozen (non-craft) beers but it will never outlive, look as good, or feel as amazing as the Cactus version. So what makes the Cactus Checked Flannel Shirt stand out from the rest?
- It’s made from quality, 100% Cotton, 233gsm soft and warm brushed flannel
- NASA grade thread (that's strong!) and military grade buttons
- Voluminous, generous length chest pockets - they fit notebooks & phones
- Felled side seams for strength
- Long back to save you from the infamous butt crack issue
- Roomy enough to nicely fit a Cactus merino underneath for extra warmth on those cold days
- Reasonably high collar - high enough to keep the sun off but not so high as to look like a dork
- Double layered shoulders for extra strength and durability
- NZ made - right here in Christchurch
Please note: shrinkage may occur in first wash.
• 100% Cotton, 233gsm brushed flannel
• Red, Green, Navy
• Cold machine wash with similar colours
• Do not bleach or use fabric softener
• Do not tumble dry
• Warm iron
• Do not dryclean
Please note: shrinkage may occur in first wash.
SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Chest (cm) | 102 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 126 | 130 |
Length front (cm) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
Length back (cm) | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 92 | 92 |
Arm length (cm) | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
Measurements
Please note that the measurements are of the actual garment size so this means that when you measure yourself you’ll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body. These shirts are a relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted, tailored look, go for the size down.
Chest - 2.5cm from underarm around whole body
Length back - from centre back neck to bottom hem
Length front - front collar/hood seam to bottom of jacket
Arm length - from shoulder seam to bottom of wrist
Customer Reviews











Complete the uniform with a Cactus Supershirt and be the sharpest looking lad on the worksite (or at the cafe). These shirts work pretty well with Supertrousers.
Supershirts have evolved. The weight of this new fabric is 200gsm, falling nicely between our previous light and heavy supershirts. The lighter weight makes it great to wear, but it had to be Cactus level of tough and Cactus level of quality. It's a well thought out beast:
- Made from 100% cotton fabric - being non-synthetic it won't stink
- NASA grade thread (that's strong!) and military grade buttons
- First ever ambidextrous pen holder chest pockets (left and right)
- Voluminous, generous length chest pockets - they fit notebooks & phones
- Felled side seams for strength
- Long back to save you from the infamous butt crack issue
- Roomy enough to nicely fit a Cactus Merino underneath for extra warmth on those cold days
- Reasonably high collar - high enough to keep the sun off but not so high as to look like a dork
- Double layered shoulders for extra strength and durability
- NZ made - right here in Christchurch
- Long Sleeved or Short Sleeved
These shirts are a very relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted look (to show off your gym work), go for the size down.
100% cotton drill
Machine wash in cold water. Rinse thoroughly. Line dry.
Do not iron, dry clean or bleach.
Being cotton these will shrink a little but in saying this we have taken this into consideration in making them slightly roomier fitting. Allow for 5% shrinkage.
SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Chest (cm) | 102 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 126 | 130 |
Length front (cm) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
Length back (cm) | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 92 | 92 |
Arm length (cm) | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
Measurements
Please note that the measurements are of the actual garment size so this means that when you measure yourself you’ll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body. These shirts are a relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted, tailored look, go for the size down.
Chest - 2.5cm from underarm around whole body
Length back - from centre back neck to bottom hem
Length front - front collar/hood seam to bottom of jacket
Arm length - from shoulder seam to bottom of wrist











Complete the uniform and be the sharpest looking lad on the worksite (or at the cafe). These shirts look sharp as with Supertrousers.
These shirts are a very relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted look (to show off your gym work), go for the size down.
It took us a while to add shirts to the Cactus range, because we wanted to make sure we got it right. We couldn't just make any old shirt - it had to be Cactus level of tough and Cactus level of quality. Our Supershirt is a well thought-out beast. It's s lighter version of our classic Supershirt. The same cut and fit, but in a summer-weight version of our cotton drill shirt fabric – and in two new colours: French Navy and Palm.
"We use these in civil contracting jobs, so they get a hard life in the trenches, dirt, grease, sun etc. But they last really well! It's hard to look sharp in a dirty job, and these are as much as you can hope for durability and colour fastness."
–Robin Fox
- Made from 100% cotton fabric - being non-synthetic it won't stink
- NASA grade thread (that's strong!) and military grade buttons
- First ever ambidextrous pen holder chest pockets (left and right)
- Voluminous, generous length chest pockets - they fit notebooks & phones
- Felled side seams for strength
- Long back to save you from the infamous butt crack issue
- Roomy enough to nicely fit a Cactus Merino underneath for extra warmth on those cold days
- Reasonably high collar - high enough to keep the sun off but not so high as to look like a dork
- Double layered shoulders for extra strength and durability
- NZ made - right here in Christchurch
- Also comes in a long-sleeved version.
We can also embroider your work logo if need be and offer some bulk pricing options if you want the whole team in one. Give us a shout 0800 122 682 or email.
100% cotton drill
Machine wash in cold water. Rinse thoroughly. Line dry.
Do not iron, dry clean or bleach.
Being cotton these will shrink a little but in saying this we have taken this into consideration in making them slightly roomier fitting. Allow for 5% shrinkage.
SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Chest (cm) | 102 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 126 | 130 |
Length front (cm) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
Length back (cm) | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 92 | 92 |
Arm length (cm) | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
Measurements
Please note that the measurements are of the actual garment size so this means that when you measure yourself you’ll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body. These shirts are a relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted, tailored look, go for the size down.
Chest - 2.5cm from underarm around whole body
Length back - from centre back neck to bottom hem
Length front - front collar/hood seam to bottom of jacket
Arm length - from shoulder seam to bottom of wrist




This is no ordinary shirt. And it's certainly not for ordinary people, who only do ordinary stuff. This is a heavy-duty, extra-tough 6oz C-Canvas beast of a shirt for extraordinary people who need something a little different to your average workshirt.
We've had quite a few requests for a proper, Cactus-style canvas workshirt. We thought it would be too much for most people to handle, but we made one, and gave to a mate of ours who's a high-country farmer in Canterbury. After wearing it pretty much every day for a year or so he gave us the verdict: "Best shirt I've ever owned". The shirt has worn in and softened beautifully. That was good enough for us! So we now present to you, the Cactus HD Supershirt – based on our proven polycotton drill Supershirt design, but in a heavy-duty 6oz C-Canvas.
Designed to be roomy enough for ease of movement while working, and fit a lightweight merino layer underneath. If you're after a more fitted look, go for the size down.
- Proofed 6oz C-Canvas is super durable and wears in nicely
- Reasonably high collar and domed wrist cuffs
- Two domed and articulated chest pockets
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
- Made in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Fabric: 6oz C-Canvas
- Weight: 640g (Medium)
- Use mild detergent or pure soap (preferably one that's nice to the earth)
- Our canvas has a water resistant coating which can shift and discolour through the initial break in period
- For best results handwash until the garment is broken in. Machine washing is fine after this
- Washing inside out will minimise lighter coloured creases on the outside of the fabric, but won’t remove stains quite as well
- Drip dry without creases (it won't take long as the polyester in the fabric doesn't hold much water)
- If you slip with the saw and cut your shirt, send it back and we’ll fix it for you for a small fee (we’re not so good at fixing arms!)
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Chest (cm) | 102 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 126 | 130 |
Length front (cm) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
Length back (cm) | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 92 | 92 |
Arm length (cm) | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
Measurements
Please note that the measurements are of the actual garment size so this means that when you measure yourself you’ll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body. These shirts are a relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted, tailored look, go for the size down.
Chest - 2.5cm from underarm around whole body
Length back - from centre back neck to bottom hem
Length front - front collar/hood seam to bottom of jacket
Arm length - from shoulder seam to bottom of wrist