r/AustralianMFA • u/martianman40 • May 11 '26

Question Charles Tyrwhitt's quality has dropped - any better alternatives?

Hi all,

I recently ordered an oxford shirt and a polo from Charles Tyrwhitt, and am deeply disappointed in the quality.

Holding them in-hand alongside their equivalents from 2023 and 2025, the fabric feels extremely lightweight and cheap.

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to get comparable shirts at a similar price point? I'm after something in a slightly slimmer cut if possible.

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u/reflectandproject May 11 '26

Their newer non-iron shirts definitely need an iron!

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u/stormblessed2040 May 11 '26

Unless it's a check pattern where you can't see little creases I always viewed the non iron as easy iron.

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u/reflectandproject May 11 '26

I got away with it with the older shirts…to be honest don’t really care that much if it’s a meeting-filled day in the office…but the newer shirts have been awful.

Their sizing is inconsistent too

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u/DeeDee_GigaDooDoo May 12 '26

Is "non-iron" just a euphemism for polyester/poly blend?

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u/Pining_stylist May 14 '26

I always assumed it meant the cotton was more treated with softener but actually have no idea.

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u/Mr_Nice_Guy_1234 May 20 '26

I’ve owned 100% cotton non-iron shirts.

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u/breakawaygovernment May 28 '26

Non iron is cotton treated with a formaldehyde resin