Why RB Sellars Shirts Were Our Ultimate Shearing Companion This Summer

Ask any farmer across the country to name the most physically demanding week in the agricultural calendar, and sheep shearing will almost certainly top the list. It is a gruelling test of endurance, timing, and pure physical strength. When you are bent double in a warm barn, wrestling heavy fleeces in the peak of the British summer heat, you need kit that works just as hard as you do.

This summer, we put our signature RB Sellars work shirts straight onto the shearing boards to see how they handled the ultimate pressure test—and they didn’t disappoint.

Engineered for the Shearing Board

Shearing demands an absolute, unrestricted range of movement. A shirt that pinches across the shoulders or pulls at the waist isn't just uncomfortable; it actively slows you down and causes unnecessary fatigue. RB Sellars shirts are legendary for their generous, relaxed fits and deep armholes, allowing you to move freely and safely with every pass of the clippers.

But it’s the fabric that truly sets them apart when the pressure is on:

• 100% Premium Cotton Canvas: Built from heavy-weight, long-staple cotton, these shirts provide a rugged barrier against coarse wool, lanolin, and rough barn surfaces, completely protecting your skin from abrasions.
• Natural Breathability: Despite their tough-as-nails durability, the natural cotton fibers breathe exceptionally well. They actively draw moisture away from your skin, keeping you remarkably cool and dry even when the afternoon heat peaks in the yard.
• The Half-Button Advantage: The classic Australian half-button design means there are no lower buttons to catch, rip, or press uncomfortably against your waist while you work.

Built to Survive the Wash

Anyone who has stepped off a shearing platform knows that the gear leaves the barn absolutely caked in sweat, grease, and dust. Cheap workwear simply loses its shape or shrinks after a few cycles in a hot wash.

Our RB Sellars shirts came off the boards, went straight into the washing machine, and came out holding their shape, their colour, and their structural integrity perfectly. They are built for the long haul, designed to look smart enough for a market day while remaining rugged enough to handle the hardest shifts on the farm.

If your current summer workwear isn't cutting it under pressure, it’s time to upgrade to kit that’s proven to survive. Head over to our main shop to browse our latest summer arrivals and find your perfect RB Sellars shirt today!