Soft As Butter...Tougher Than Clamshells
Bayman's Clamdigger Shirt, Long Sleeve
Details
· 100% Egyptian long-staple, combed cotton yarn, Sea-salt wash finish
· 5.3 oz midweight twill weave, yarn dyed
· Brushed finish both sides for softness
· Corozo nut buttons
· Double back box pleats
· Bar stitch reinforcement at key stress points
· Point collar, meticulously contoured from neck-back to shirt front
· Collar stays…let you go from the bay to the boardroom in one smooth move
· Auxiliary collar-stay pocket - patent pending
· Double needle construction throughout
· Signature shirttail flap button
· Two button, adjustable sleeve cuff closure
· Two front pockets with button through closure
· Just-right shirttails…wear tucked or untucked
· Made in Portugal
· Machine wash & tumble dry, or dry-clean
The Bayman's Clamdigger Shirt
One of the fondest memories of my early years in Beach Haven, NJ, was treading for littleneck clams in and around Little Egg Harbor. Two hours before ebb tide, we’d motor out in a decrepit cedar-plank Garvey from Morrison’s Marina to our “secret” spot in the bay. With wool socks to protect our
bare feet, overboard we’d go into chest-high water to start the clam dance: pivoting on our heels, shuffling side to side to feel the clams with our toes as we waddled backwards, through the muddy silt and eel grass. We’d reach down and it
was one, maybe two clams at a time. When the incoming tide rose past our armpits, it was quittin’ time.
Back in the Garvey, even before we’d start bailing the 6” or so of water that had seeped in, I’d reach for my salt washed, sun faded shirt. First to my face and then over the shoulders I’d button it loosely across my chest for the homeward bound ride.
That shirt was a near permanent fixture on my Garvey, laid flat to dry on foredeck day after day… it saw more fresh water from squalls than it ever did from the laundromat. And it’s that vintage, well-worn, salt marred patina it developed over the summer months that, I became hellbent on recreating in a fabric for one of our early Atlantic Rancher, circa 1996, cotton twill shirts.
At a tradeshow in Paris that year, I little-known Swiss fabric
mill caught my attention with its off-course, quirky finishing techniques, and together, we concocted a sea-salt-washed fabric finish that became hugely appreciated.
When launching Atlantic Rancher Co. 2.0 in 2019, I was upside-down after learning that the mill, Hammerly, had gone out of business years ago. And so, the hunt was on… and after 3yrs and literally dozens of mills on the case dissecting
my original fabric samples, not one was able to produce anything that even came close.
Except one. And one was all we needed! Add another year of
final development and here we are with a near perfect replica of the original sea-salt-washed finish twill. For sure this fabric will be deployed broadly in our builds, but for now, please enjoy it deeply as it makes its debut in our Bayman’s Clamdigger Shirt.
Limited Availability:
The Bayman’s Flannel Shirt is a mainstay of our shirt program. However, colors featured here are part of our small batch production run. Quantities are limited to available fabric and might not be restocked this season.
Shipping
We don’t use a 3rd. fulfillment house to process your order. We pick, pack and ship all orders ourselves from our own warehouse. If we receive your order by 12pm PST, we usually ship it to you that day. Otherwise it will ship on the following business day.
Returns & Refunds
If you aren’t happy with what you’ve purchased from Atlantic Rancher, you may return it to us in like-new condition within 30-days of purchase and we’ll process a refund for the full purchase price of the item(s) being returned.
Returns after the normal 30-day window are for store credit only.
People Usually Ask
1. Where are your products made?
All of our shirts, pants, outerwear, sweater, belts and moccasins are made in Portugal, mostly in the same shops we've been working with for over 25 years. Our hand-sewn leather goods, hats and a few other items are made in America.
2. How would you describe the fit of your clothes?
Our fit is what we call contemporary, meaning they're not overly baggy or boxy, but have ample room and freedom of movement. Also, our outerwear is uninsulated, or very lightly insulated. It's cut with enough room to allow you to layer underneath, with a sweater, a vest or even a light down-filled jacket. For us, layering is always the way to go!
3. Will your shirts and pants shrink after washing?
Simple answer is no. All of our shirts and pants are pre-shrunk. At most you will experience a 2% shrink factor after washing and drying.
4. What is DryHandle®?
Dryhandle® is a 100% cotton, weatherproof fabric that we develop in 1995. Starting with 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton the thread is very tightly woven resulting in a fabric so dense that it's thornproof and, even at this stage, surpasses the U.S. government test for rainwear. The fabric is then impregnated through the proprietary DryHandle® process which irreversibly transforms the cotton fibers themselves to make them inherently water-resistant and stain-resistant. Unlike oiled or waxed cotton fabrics, DryHandle® is extremely lightweight, has no odor, won't stain other clothing or upholstery and resists stains from hard use and long wear. Despite being water-resistant, the weave contains millions of microscopic pores that vent moisture, making DryHandle® garments exceptionally breathable and comfortable to wear.
5. How long does delivery usually take?
Orders received by 2pm PST are usually shipped the same day. In most cases we ship via USPS Priority Package, and orders to the East Coast typically arrive in 4 days or less. West of The Mississippi orders arrive in 2-3 days.
6. How do i reach the founder of the company?
Easy! You can email him (that would be me, Engle) at engle@atlanticrancher.com or you can call me at 206-919-0943. I am around most of the time, but i miss you, I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
7. If an item is out of stock will you let me when it's available again?
We maintain an active "wait list." So when you send a message asking to be notified when the item, color and size becomes available, we actually do something worthwhile with your request. We catalog your request and email you once the item becomes available again.
8. Who writes your copy and are the stories true?
The answer to the first part of this question is: me, Engle Saez, founder of the company. For part #2...there's an old adage that applies here: "you can't make this shit up." And I will just say that the stories I tell are as true as I can make them and as accurate as my memory allows. That's a true story...
9: Where did the name Atlantic Rancher come from?
The origins of our company's name is a long story, one will share in blog post at some point. But for now, all should know that we are forever grateful to Susan Turner for her original and very creative idea.
10: How do I return or exchange a item?
Returns are easy, but please follow our process. Email us at orders@atlanticrancher.com, include your order number in the subject line and tell us what you'd like to return and why. We'll review your return request and email you a RMA (return merchandise authorization) with the return-to shipping address. Please be sure to package your item(s) thoughtfully so goods aren’t damaged in the process. Select and use the carrier of your choice as return shipping is not covered by us. Please select “signature required” to ensure your return package is receipt confirmed.
We’ll let you know via email when your package has been received, inspected and your refund is issued. Refunds usually take 5-10 business days to process.
If you need to exchange an item, the best process is this: 1. Place a new order for the item you want. 2. Return the item you don't want to us, following the process outlined above.
