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Short-sleeved purple clergy shirt made of cool, breathable cotton blend, ideal for ensuring dignity and climate comfort during the warmer months. Carefully tailored in Italy, it is finished with a concealed button placket and practical chest pocket, meeting the needs of pastoral and episcopal ministry with sobriety.
Clerical dress visibly testifies to belonging to Christ and constant readiness for pastoral service. This short-sleeved purple clergy shirt meets liturgical and pastoral needs during the warmer months of the year, combining the formal composure proper to the clerical state with the practicality required by the active life of a parish, diocese, and community. The purple shade, traditionally associated with prelatical dignity and penitential liturgical seasons, offers a solemn and distinctive alternative for ordained ministers.
The garment is made of a cotton-blend fabric with a carefully balanced polyester fiber component, designed to combine physiological comfort with maximum ease of care:
Breathability and skin comfort: the high cotton content ensures constant airflow and natural softness against the skin, preventing chafing even during prolonged outdoor pastoral activities.
Stability and ease of ironing: the addition of polyester strengthens the weave, prevents the formation of pronounced wrinkles during wear, and significantly speeds up washing and ironing.
Color retention: the textile blend preserves the brilliance and depth of the purple color, keeping the shade unchanged even after frequent washing.
The garment's construction reflects rigorous attention to the standards of clerical attire:
Concealed front button placket: the fabric placket completely covers the front buttons, creating a clean, austere, and orderly look that enhances the clerical collar's placement.
Short-sleeve cut: the sleeve hem is finished with artisanal precision so it falls neatly along the arm, ensuring full freedom of movement and thermal comfort.
Pastoral pocket: positioned on the left chest, it provides a convenient place for notebooks, pens, or pocket prayer aids.
The shirt is made entirely in Italy by workshops specializing in clerical shirtmaking. The fabrics and yarns used come exclusively from Italy or countries in the European Union, ensuring compliance with skin-safety regulations, high-quality stitching, and the product's overall durability.
To ensure maximum comfort, our clerical shirts are classified according to the neck measurement. How to take the measurement: Wrap a tape measure around your neck, keeping it loose (we recommend leaving a finger's width between the tape and your neck to ensure a comfortable fit).
*Unsure between two sizes? We recommend opting for the larger size for greater freedom of movement.
