Board Shirt
Introduced in 1924, the ombré- and stripe-woven wool Board Shirt is Pendleton's defining garment and still anchors both its men's and women's lines.
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Pendleton
Family-owned Oregon wool mill known for jacquard trade blankets, National Park stripes and the 1924 Board shirt, still weaving in the Pacific Northwest.
PortlandOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Pendleton
Pendleton Woolen Mills is a family-owned American wool manufacturer headquartered in Portland, Oregon, tracing its start to English weaver Thomas Kay, who began making woolen goods in Oregon in 1863. The company still weaves at its own mills in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. Output centers on jacquard trade blankets, including National Park stripe patterns, alongside the Board shirt introduced in 1924, wool overshirts, flannel, bags and home textiles. Licensing and collaborations extend its patterns to footwear, luggage and accessories.
The pieces that define Pendleton
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Pendleton's National Park stripe, born on its jacquard trade blankets, is the mill's most recognizable pattern and now runs across socks, mugs and home goods.
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Heavy jacquard and plaid wool overshirts are the natural extension of Pendleton's own Oregon and Washington mill weaving.
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How Pendleton fits
Overall fit
slightly large
Pendleton's wool shirts and overshirts are generally cut with a roomy, traditional fit that accommodates layering, so many find them slightly generous compared to modern slim cuts.
Tip: Consider sizing down if you want a trimmer fit, as most pieces run relaxed with room for layering.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | relaxed, boxy classic cut | The Board shirt and flannels run roomy; size down one if you prefer a fitted look. |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed, built for layering | Wool overshirts and jackets are cut generously to layer over shirts, so size down if wearing over a tee only. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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90% matchWoolrich
Near-identical wool heritage: buffalo check, blankets, parkas
What changes: Now Italian-owned and fashion-driven rather than mill-based
85% matchFilson
Pacific Northwest outfitter, Mackinaw wool and waxed cloth
What changes: Tougher field/utility focus, no blankets or home textiles
76% matchRRL
Vintage Americana styling with blanket-pattern and Western cues
What changes: Designer pricing and fashion cut, not a mill's own cloth
68% matchChippewa Boots
Same era workwear heritage, on the footwear side
What changes: Boots only, no textiles or shirting
Pendleton fit questions
Does Pendleton run big or small?
Pendleton fits slightly large. Consider sizing down if you want a trimmer fit, as most pieces run relaxed with room for layering. Pendleton's wool shirts and overshirts are generally cut with a roomy, traditional fit that accommodates layering, so many find them slightly generous compared to modern slim cuts.
How does Pendleton fit?
Pendleton's wool shirts and overshirts are generally cut with a roomy, traditional fit that accommodates layering, so many find them slightly generous compared to modern slim cuts. Overall shape: relaxed, classic American cut.
How do Pendleton shirts & overshirts fit?
Pendleton shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. The Board shirt and flannels run roomy; size down one if you prefer a fitted look. Shape: relaxed, boxy classic cut.
How do Pendleton jackets fit?
Pendleton jackets fits slightly large. Wool overshirts and jackets are cut generously to layer over shirts, so size down if wearing over a tee only. Shape: relaxed, built for layering.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1863
- Origin
- Portland, United States
- Made in
- United States
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Shirts $169–$239 · Home goods $75–$394 · T-shirts $35–$50
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Gorpcore / Outdoor, Urban prep / Ivy