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Filson
StyleWorkwear / HeritageGorpcore / Outdoor
Known forJacketsOuterwearBags & backpacks
Filson is a Seattle outfitter making heavyweight outdoor workwear, hunting apparel and luggage. Core products include the Mackinaw Cruiser in virgin Mackinaw wool, oil-finish Tin Cloth jackets and bibs, Rugged Twill briefcases and duffels with bridle leather trim, and flannel shirts. Some goods are still sewn at the company's Seattle factory, and it offers factory repair and rewaxing services. Bedrock Manufacturing, also parent of Shinola, has owned the brand since 2012; Paolo Corinaldesi is CEO, with roughly 15 company-operated stores.
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How Filson fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed and heavy, roomy through the body | regular | True to size works for most; size down if you don't want extra layering room. | medium |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | relaxed, full through the body with a straight hem on flannels and Alaskan Guide styles | long in body and sleeve | Consider sizing down for a modern fit; keep your size if you want it worn open as a shirt-jacket. | high |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | straight, work-cut through the seat and thigh with a higher rise | often long — hemming or cuffing is common | Many find the waist runs an inch generous, so consider going down a waist size in tin cloth and duck styles. | medium |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | straight, traditional five-pocket cut with room in the thigh | long inseams on raw denim; expect shrink on unwashed pairs | Take your measured waist and account for shrinkage if the denim is unwashed. | low |
| Jackets | runs large | boxy, squared shoulders, generous chest and armhole | regular to slightly long, hip-length on most cruiser styles | Size down one unless you'll layer a heavy wool shirt or sweater beneath it. | high |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | fairly boxy with a wide, heavyweight body | regular to slightly long | Take your usual size for a relaxed feel, or size down if you prefer a trimmer tee. | medium |
Does Filson run big or small?
Filson runs large. Most people size down one from their usual size unless they plan to layer heavy knits underneath. Filson's traditional outfitter cut is widely described as roomy and generous, drafted to go over wool layers, so many shoppers find their normal size feels oversized and end up taking one size down.
How does Filson fit?
Filson's traditional outfitter cut is widely described as roomy and generous, drafted to go over wool layers, so many shoppers find their normal size feels oversized and end up taking one size down. Overall shape: boxy and relaxed, cut with layering room through the chest, shoulders and body.
How do Filson hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Filson hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. True to size works for most; size down if you don't want extra layering room. Shape: relaxed and heavy, roomy through the body.
How do Filson shirts & overshirts fit?
Filson shirts & overshirts runs large. Consider sizing down for a modern fit; keep your size if you want it worn open as a shirt-jacket. Shape: relaxed, full through the body with a straight hem on flannels and Alaskan Guide styles.
How do Filson trousers & pants fit?
Filson trousers & pants fits slightly large. Many find the waist runs an inch generous, so consider going down a waist size in tin cloth and duck styles. Shape: straight, work-cut through the seat and thigh with a higher rise.
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