ALL MEN'S TOPS

NOTE: The different coloured shirts are a different fabric. Light Blue is lightweight cotton, Olive is a medium weight cotton.

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 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, BBQ Shorts, 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
• Made with Cactus 'ethical construction' values

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

The secret is in how the fibres are held together. Traditionally, fibres are twisted together for strength but in the process, the ends poke out, giving materials like wool their characteristic of the itchy Grandmas home knitted jersey feel.

Like wringing out a cloth, air pockets are squeezed out too. Cactus Merino on the other hand, lays the fibres along the same orientation as the rest of the yarn, so fabrics feel more comfortable. Because more of the insulating air is retained, Cactus merino materials are warmer and loftier than ring spun materials. 

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.

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.

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. 

Bottom line, this fleece jersey does what it says on the packet. A straightforward pullover made from the highest quality microfibre polyester fleece on the planet. Super lightweight, warm, packs down small, easy care and fast drying.

• Two arms - one for your left and one for your right. Both just the right length.
• A hole for your head to go through.
• Premium Quality Pontetorto Polyester Micro Fleece - 150gsm
• Made in New Zealand.
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino crew for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

Longsleeved for those chilly NZ winters, these merino crew neck midweight tops are good for workwear, activewear or rock around town wear, they'll stop you from smuggling raisins on a cold day and keep you looking sharp with their subtle but cool homage to Cactus on the front.

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional Merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

The Cactus merino longsleeve tee is the ultimate simple but awesome midlayer top.  Designed to keep you warm under your Cactus Hoody in the depths of winter or poking out from under your Cactus mountain jacket on an epic ski day or even working hard wicking off your sweat on an autumn tramp this is a no nonsense top performing merino tee!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

Not all hoodies are created equal. We knew we couldn't make just any old hoody, so we spent a long time getting this one right. And we reckon we've nailed the perfect hoody. Cosy, simple, stylish and built to last with premium-quality cotton fleece, extra-strong thread and CNC Fabric on the shoulders and elbows.  

• Pullover for simplicity and comfort
• CNC reinforcing on shoulders and elbows
• No hood drawstrings 'cos you don't need 'em
• Embroidered Cactus logo
• Single unobtrusive kangaroo pocket
• Fuzzbuster Fleece
• Made with love in NZ

Made locally right here in Christchurch, NZ, our Cactus tee is not any old t-shirt. 

As with all Cactus products, our tees feature the highest quality materials and workmanship. Even our screenprinter said they were the best quality and cut of tee he had seen in a long time, so you know they're worth the money. 

Made from 93% cotton and 7% lycra (elastane) they've got a slight stretch, and superior comfort and durability.

Made from 100% merino. The Mid-layer Merino is the ultimate four-seasons-in-one-day top.

Slip this beauty under your Cactus Mountain Jacket for a powder day in Winter, pop it over your Cactus longsleeve for removable warmth in Spring or Autumn, and over your Cactus Tee on a morning hike before the sun rocks up in Summer.

Simple and effective with an embroidered Cactus logo, a handy half zip, and subtle thumb holes designed to a Cactus-tough standard. 320 grams per square metre makes this top a bit weightier than our other merino gear - perfect for layering.

The Mid-layer Merino won't just be your favourite grab-and-go top, it also looks super sleek and is naturally odour-resistant so you can look (and smell) your best.

• Made in New Zealand from 100% merino
• Subtle but strong thumb holes
  
• A half zip 
• Embroidered Cactus logo
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Faster drying
• Retains shape
  

Looking for more of an under-layer? Check out the Merino Tee or Longsleeve Tee. Both made from a slightly lighter merino blend, perfect for wearing on their own or under another layer.

Made locally right here in Christchurch, NZ, a Cactus tee is not just any old t-shirt and this print has an especially cool backstory. The 1992 Tee is a reboot of one of the first tees Cactus ever made, way back in 1992.

"Back in the early 90s, Cactus was founded as a way to keep a few folk from having to get real jobs and in an effort to provide the best locally-crafted apparel and backpacks to our people. One of those people was Mr D Best, otherwise known as Tobius D. The Cactus Climbing and Space Exploration was our first ever print and was a play on words (a backpack is, after all, an enclosed space. Thus Cactus was all about exploring space.) 30 years later, the only things that have changed are our PO Box and phone number - we're still exploring space and still doing it 100% here in New Zealand." - Ben Kepes, Founder

As with all Cactus products, our tees feature the highest quality materials and workmanship. Even our screenprinter said they were the best quality and cut of tee he has seen in a long time, and he sees heaps of tees, so you know they're worth the money.

Made from 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane they've got a slight stretch, and superior comfort and durability.

Made locally right here in Christchurch, NZ, a Cactus tee is not just any old t-shirt

As with all Cactus products, our tees feature the highest quality materials and workmanship. Even our screenprinter said they were the best quality and cut of tee he has seen in a long time, and he sees heaps of tees, so you know they're worth the money.

Made from 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane they've got a slight stretch, and superior comfort and durability.

This beaut is the Dimension Tee.

Made locally right here in Christchurch, NZ, a Cactus tee is not just any old t-shirt

As with all Cactus products, our tees feature the highest quality materials and workmanship. Even our screenprinter said they were the best quality and cut of tee he has seen in a long time, and he sees heaps of tees, so you know they're worth the money.

Made from 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane they've got a slight stretch, and superior comfort and durability.

This beaut is the Insight Tee.

Made locally right here in Christchurch, NZ, a Cactus tee is not just any old t-shirt

As with all Cactus products, our tees feature the highest quality materials and workmanship. Even our screenprinter said they were the best quality and cut of tee he has seen in a long time, and he sees heaps of tees, so you know they're worth the money.

Made from 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane they've got a slight stretch, and superior comfort and durability.

This beaut is the Sewing Machine Tee.

Practical, warm, and just the right amount of fancy - we bring you the Cactus Merino Polo Shirt. 

Built for those who often find themselves shooting from the site/farm straight into a meeting (or anywhere else it is frowned upon to wear a smelly tee). Check out the Long Sleeved version, if you're more into that.

Made from 100% merino, this Polo Shirt will warm you up on cold days and cool you down on warm days. It is naturally odour resistant, so you could run around in it all day and end up in a somewhat-fancy place without stinking the place out. One of our Cactus Crew tested this theory for a whole week without washing and noone had any complaints.

So what's so blimin' good about it? In a nutshell:

• It's 100% merino. Epic.
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Fast drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains its shape

Practical, warm, and just the right amount of fancy - we bring you the Cactus Merino Polo Shirt. 

Built for those who often find themselves shooting from the site/farm straight into a meeting (or anywhere else it is frowned upon to wear a smelly tee). Check out the Short Sleeved version, if you're more into that.

Made from 100% merino, this Polo Shirt will warm you up on cold days and cool you down on warm days. It is naturally odour resistant, so you could run around in it all day and end up in a somewhat-fancy place without stinking the place out. One of our Cactus Crew tested this theory for a whole week without washing and noone had any complaints.

So what's so blimin' good about it? In a nutshell:

• It's 100% merino. Epic.
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Fast drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains its shape