Men's Collared Shirts
Pull on a Men's Collared Shirt That Works as Hard as You Do
KÜHL men's collared shirts span lightweight summer button-downs, midweight flannels, and travel-ready performance shirts that move easily between the office, the trailhead, and weekend errands.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, styles, and features for the men's collared shirts that are right for you:
Lightweight Summer Performance. Hot-weather collared shirts pair quick-dry, moisture-wicking fabric with UPF 50+ sun coverage so you stay cool on exposed days. A touch of 4-way stretch keeps the chest and shoulders mobile when you reach, scramble, or twist behind the wheel.
Classic Flannel Comfort. Midweight flannel collared shirts use a soft cotton-blend weave with a brushed interior that traps warmth without the bulk of a fleece. Wear one standalone in shoulder season, or layer it under a shell when the wind picks up. For deeper flannel options, see our men's flannel shirts collection.
Travel-Ready Button-Downs. Wrinkle-resistant, quick-dry shirts built for the road pack flat, shed road dust, and clean up sharp enough for a dinner meeting. Cotton-blend fabrics with a hint of stretch hold a press through a duffel and still breathe on a humid afternoon. When the itinerary leans more performance than presentable, our men's travel long-sleeve shirts extend the same logic.
Short-Sleeve Plaids and Solids. Lightweight collared short sleeves are the warm-weather workhorse: snap or button fronts, chest pockets, and a clean silhouette that reads pulled-together without overheating. For more sleeve coverage without going long, browse our men's short-sleeve shirts collection.
When choosing a collared shirt, look for signature touches like articulated shoulder construction for unrestricted reach, flatlock seams that lay flat under a pack strap, and securable chest pockets with a hidden interior stash pocket for a passport or folded cash. Ripstop reinforcements, a DWR finish, and mesh-lined ventilation separate a one-season shirt from one that earns a year-round spot in your rotation.
KÜHL men's collared shirts span lightweight summer button-downs, midweight flannels, and travel-ready performance shirts that move easily between the office, the trailhead, and weekend errands.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, styles, and features for the men's collared shirts that are right for you:
Lightweight Summer Performance. Hot-weather collared shirts pair quick-dry, moisture-wicking fabric with UPF 50+ sun coverage so you stay cool on exposed days. A touch of 4-way stretch keeps the chest and shoulders mobile when you reach, scramble, or twist behind the wheel.
Classic Flannel Comfort. Midweight flannel collared shirts use a soft cotton-blend weave with a brushed interior that traps warmth without the bulk of a fleece. Wear one standalone in shoulder season, or layer it under a shell when the wind picks up. For deeper flannel options, see our men's flannel shirts collection.
Travel-Ready Button-Downs. Wrinkle-resistant, quick-dry shirts built for the road pack flat, shed road dust, and clean up sharp enough for a dinner meeting. Cotton-blend fabrics with a hint of stretch hold a press through a duffel and still breathe on a humid afternoon. When the itinerary leans more performance than presentable, our men's travel long-sleeve shirts extend the same logic.
Short-Sleeve Plaids and Solids. Lightweight collared short sleeves are the warm-weather workhorse: snap or button fronts, chest pockets, and a clean silhouette that reads pulled-together without overheating. For more sleeve coverage without going long, browse our men's short-sleeve shirts collection.
When choosing a collared shirt, look for signature touches like articulated shoulder construction for unrestricted reach, flatlock seams that lay flat under a pack strap, and securable chest pockets with a hidden interior stash pocket for a passport or folded cash. Ripstop reinforcements, a DWR finish, and mesh-lined ventilation separate a one-season shirt from one that earns a year-round spot in your rotation.
Compare fabrics, fits, and features across KÜHL men's collared shirts: flannels, performance button-downs, and travel-ready short and long sleeves built for real days.
What makes the best collared shirts for you?
The best men's collared shirt checks four boxes: a fabric that wicks moisture and dries fast, construction details that move with you, all-day comfort against the skin, and a silhouette that reads sharp enough for town and tough enough for the trail.
Look for a touch of 4-way stretch through the body, articulated shoulders for reach, and flatlock seams that won't chafe under a pack strap. Securable chest pockets, hidden interior stash pockets, and UPF 50+ coverage round out a shirt you'll actually wear most days of the week.
Look for a touch of 4-way stretch through the body, articulated shoulders for reach, and flatlock seams that won't chafe under a pack strap. Securable chest pockets, hidden interior stash pockets, and UPF 50+ coverage round out a shirt you'll actually wear most days of the week.
What fabric is best for performance shirts: synthetic, merino, or blend?
It depends on the trip: synthetics dry fastest and shrug off abrasion, merino wool regulates temperature and resists odor across multi-day wear, and blends split the difference.
Polyester and nylon-spandex blends are the right call for hot, sweaty days and pack-strap abuse. They dry in minutes and stand up to hard use. Merino is the move for back-to-back wears without a wash. It stays fresh longer and buffers both heat and chill. Merino-synthetic blends keep most of the odor resistance while adding durability and faster dry times. For dedicated next-to-skin layers, our men's merino wool collection is the deeper bench.
Polyester and nylon-spandex blends are the right call for hot, sweaty days and pack-strap abuse. They dry in minutes and stand up to hard use. Merino is the move for back-to-back wears without a wash. It stays fresh longer and buffers both heat and chill. Merino-synthetic blends keep most of the odor resistance while adding durability and faster dry times. For dedicated next-to-skin layers, our men's merino wool collection is the deeper bench.
Do you really need a technical shirt, or will a cotton tee do?
For anything beyond casual wear, a technical shirt outperforms cotton: cotton absorbs sweat, stays wet, and chills you when the temperature drops.
Technical fabrics wick moisture off the skin, dry in minutes, and resist odor through long days. A cotton-Tencel or cotton-poly blend keeps the soft hand of cotton while fixing most of the wet-and-cold problem, which is why so many of our flannels and button-downs are built on a blended weave rather than pure cotton.
Technical fabrics wick moisture off the skin, dry in minutes, and resist odor through long days. A cotton-Tencel or cotton-poly blend keeps the soft hand of cotton while fixing most of the wet-and-cold problem, which is why so many of our flannels and button-downs are built on a blended weave rather than pure cotton.
Can you wear long-sleeve shirts in summer?
Yes, and a UPF 50+ long sleeve often outperforms a short sleeve on exposed, high-sun days.
Lightweight long sleeves block direct UV across the forearms (where most sun damage stacks up), add a thin barrier against bugs and brush, and stay cool when the fabric is moisture-wicking and quick-dry. Look for mesh ventilation under the arms or across the upper back, and a roll-tab sleeve so you can dump heat when you stop moving.
Lightweight long sleeves block direct UV across the forearms (where most sun damage stacks up), add a thin barrier against bugs and brush, and stay cool when the fabric is moisture-wicking and quick-dry. Look for mesh ventilation under the arms or across the upper back, and a roll-tab sleeve so you can dump heat when you stop moving.
How should a collared shirt fit for layering?
A layering-friendly collared shirt should sit trim through the torso without binding at the shoulders, with enough sleeve length to clear your wrist when you reach overhead.
The shoulder seam is the tell: it should land on the edge of your shoulder, not halfway down the bicep. Articulated construction and a touch of stretch let the shirt move under a fleece or shell without riding up. In cold weather, a thin merino or synthetic base layer should disappear under a fitted shirt without bulk at the cuff or hem.
The shoulder seam is the tell: it should land on the edge of your shoulder, not halfway down the bicep. Articulated construction and a touch of stretch let the shirt move under a fleece or shell without riding up. In cold weather, a thin merino or synthetic base layer should disappear under a fitted shirt without bulk at the cuff or hem.
What's the best collared shirt for hot-weather hikes?
For hot-weather hikes, choose an ultra-breathable, lightweight collared shirt with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking quick-dry fabric, and mesh ventilation panels under the arms or across the upper back.
A softer collar protects the back of your neck from sun without scratching, and a roll-tab sleeve lets you toggle between full coverage and airflow. Ripstop weaves add tear resistance on brushy approaches without adding weight. Pair with a wicking base-layer tee on long days, and stash a packable shell for the afternoon storm.
A softer collar protects the back of your neck from sun without scratching, and a roll-tab sleeve lets you toggle between full coverage and airflow. Ripstop weaves add tear resistance on brushy approaches without adding weight. Pair with a wicking base-layer tee on long days, and stash a packable shell for the afternoon storm.
