QADIM's original ATHAR Linen Shirt was already cut for ease. The new ATHAR Linen Relaxed Fit Shirt pushes that further — a wider body, a dropped shoulder, and a looser, more unstructured drape, for the stretch of the Cairo summer where even a relaxed shirt can start to feel like too much shirt.
What "Relaxed Fit" Actually Changes
The fabric hasn't changed — it's the same breathable linen-cotton blend, same soft natural texture, same off-white and beige palette. What changes is the pattern: shoulder seams sit lower than a standard shirt, the body is cut fuller through the chest and waist instead of tapering, and the sleeves are looser through the arm. The result is a shirt that sits away from the skin almost everywhere, which matters more than fabric weight once Cairo's midday heat sets in — airflow between shirt and skin does more cooling work than the fiber alone.
Sizing the Relaxed Fit
Because the cut is fuller, ATHAR Linen Relaxed Fit runs in M, L and XL only — the wider block means a size down from what you'd wear in the original ATHAR shirt is usually the right call. Current chest and length measurements, laid flat:
| M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest width (cm) | 58 | 61 | 64 |
| Length (cm) | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Use the Find Your Size tool on the product page to get a recommendation from your height, weight and build — it accounts for both a men's and women's fit, since the relaxed cut is worn unisex.
Styling the Relaxed Set
The relaxed shirt is designed to pair with the ATHAR Linen Trousers in the same colorway — off-white with off-white, beige with beige — for a single, unbroken silhouette that reads more like a co-ord than a shirt-and-pants combination. Worn open over a plain tee, it also works as a light layer once the sun drops. Roll the sleeves, leave the top two buttons undone, and let the fabric crease — that's the point of linen, not a flaw to iron out.
Same Story, Wider Cut
Every QADIM linen piece carries Athar (أثر) — "trace" — the idea that what we wear closest to us leaves an impression. The relaxed fit doesn't change that story; it just gives it more room to move.
FAQ
Is the relaxed fit unisex?
Yes — it's cut to work for both men and women, and the size tool on the product page has a separate calculation for each.
Should I size down from the original ATHAR shirt?
Usually, yes. The relaxed block already adds room, so most people take one size down from their regular ATHAR Linen Shirt size.
Does it come in the same colors as the original shirt?
It launches in Off White and Beige, the two core tones of the ATHAR linen line.
Can I buy it with the trousers as a set?
Yes — add either piece to your cart and QADIM will prompt you to complete the set with the matching colorway.
