ALL WOMEN'S TOPS

Following on from our Men's Checked Flannel Shirts, we bring you the Women's version. Now complete and glowing with awesomeness we’re all wondering why we took so long to make them.

No matter what the time of year, when the sun sets in NZ, a flannel shirt is the perfect top to throw on and keep cosy by the fireside or on an evening stroll. 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 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.

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. 

Complete the uniform with a Cactus Supershirt and be the comfiest and sharpest-looking lass in your team. These shirts work well with the Cactus Supertrousers or the Cactus Skirt.

Made from 100% cotton - light enough to be worn year-round, but sturdy enough to be Cactus-standard tough. Nicely fitted on the sides to show off that waistline.

• Made from 100% cotton fabric - being non-synthetic it won't stink
• NASA grade thread (that's strong!) and military grade buttons
• 2 chest pockets, with a pen holder on the left one.
• Long back to save you from the infamous butt crack issue
  
• With a bit of a squeeze, you could 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

Complete the uniform with a Cactus Supershirt and be the comfiest and sharpest-looking lass in your team. These shirts work well with the Cactus Supertrousers or the Cactus Skirt.

Made from 100% cotton - light enough to be worn year-round, but sturdy enough to be Cactus-standard tough. Nicely fitted on the sides to show off that waistline.

• Made from 100% cotton fabric - being non-synthetic it won't stink
• NASA grade thread (that's strong!) and military grade buttons
• 2 chest pockets, with a pen holder on the left one.
• Long back to save you from the infamous butt crack issue
  
• With a bit of a squeeze, you could 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

Our limited edition Tees have a little something for everyone. This one is for the lady tradies among us. A result of our Tee comp, this cracking series by the talented Josh are Cactus all over.

Step Up is the ultimate Cactus tee for those hard core tradies or DIYers who love to cruise around with a ladder on their shoulder. The tee itself is sewn in workshop right here in NZ and the print has been done down the road and it is. It also beats most other Tees hands down in a quality contest.

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.
Colour - Khaki

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 screen printer 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 (elastasene) they've got a slight stretch, and superior comfort and durability.

We went out to our Cactus crew (you lot) for fresh inspo with tee design ideas - this beaut is 'Blactus'. 

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.

We went out to our Cactus crew (you lot) for fresh inspo with tee design ideas - this beaut is 'Cact-Us' by Mariya.

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.

The Cactus merino longsleeve tee is the ultimate simple but awesome midlayer top. 

Designed to keep you warm under your Cactus Hoody, poking out from under your Cactus mountain jacket on an epic ski day or working hard wicking off your sweat on an Autumn tramp.

This is a no-nonsense top-performing merino tee!

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

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

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 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 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.