Why Is So Much Clothing Made From Polyester?
Why is so much clothing made from polyester? We explain the shift to synthetics and why The Rite Stuff sticks to 100% cotton. More
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Boomtown Blues - Texas 1937: The Rite Stuff Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Hi all, today I'm announcing the upcoming release of The Rite Stuff Spring/Summer 2026 Collection, the theme of which is "Boomtown Blues - Texas 1937". I decided I'd try to do spring/summer and fall/winter themed collections and see if it works, and this is my first attempt. Below is a small catalog I put together for this collection, however there will be at least one surprise product this spring…
Reviving the Uncle Sam Chambray Work Shirt
In which we look at the process behind reviving this late 1930s work shirt. More
What is teacore leather?
Teacore leather looks black at first—but with time and wear, it reveals a rich brown core beneath. Here's what it is, why it matters, and where to find it. More
A Brief History of Indigo Pin Check Fabric
Denim, chambray, cotton duck, hickory stripe and more workwear fabrics have become well-known but one fabric that continues to fly under the radar is indigo pincheck. The aforementioned fabrics all have some degree of documentation regarding their history, but precious little exists regarding the origins of indigo pin check cotton fabric; in fact, I’ve never encountered any writing that mentions…
Denim Mythbusting: Did T-shirts really only become popular after WW2?
You know the myth: T-shirts only became popular because of World War II and the postwar era. But, is it true? More
Denim Mythbusting: Did chinos really only become popular after WW2?
It’s commonly believed that chinos became popular after WW2 and servicemen returned home. That sounds good, but is it true? More
A Brief History of Tupelo Chambray Work Shirts
Tupelo, Mississippi: it’s best known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, but to those interested in the history of American workwear, it’s also likely the home of a special fabric. That textile is Tupelo madras chambray, a much sought after vintage collectible that’s rarely reproduced, and one that might have an Elvis connection, too, as we’ll see. What is Tupelo madras chambray? It’s a shirting…
A Brief History of the Work Shirt, Part 2 - 1930-1940
Learn how vintage 1930s work shirts shaped The Rite Stuff’s authentic reproductions. More
A Brief History of the Work Shirt - 1886-1930
Discover the origins of work shirts from the 1880s to the 1930s, tracing designs, patents, and fabric that inspired The Rite Stuff’s shirts. More