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Carhartt’s Workwear Is Legendary, but Its Versatile, Affordable New Layer Might Steal the Spotlight

The Newcastle Shirt Jac’s subtle style and understated utility cement its status as a hidden gem in the vast Carhartt catalog.

Close-up of a brown Carhartt Rugged Flex shirt collar with black size and brand labels.Carhartt
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By Hayley Helms

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The shacket is a less common, but just as essential, cousin to both the shirt and jacket. Slimmer than traditional outerwear yet more robust than a standard long sleeve, the midweight layer is built for both DIY projects and daily wear.

Already utilitarian by nature, the shacket becomes indispensable in the hands of Carhartt.

With subtle style and everyday utility, the Newcastle Shirt Jac stands out as one of Carhartt’s most underrated pieces.

Man wearing light blue button-up shirt over gray t-shirt, tan pants, and brown lace-up boots.
Durable, functional and quintessentially stylish … the Newcastle Shirt Jac checks all the boxes for “instant classic.”
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Work and play

Carhartt’s version of the shacket combines the brand’s no-nonsense durability with the classic styling of an overshirt. While it’s plenty capable of handling tough work, the silhouette is timeless enough to be worn as an everyday uniform.

Close-up of a brown Carhartt jacket pocket with button closure and stitched logo patch.
The herringbone cotton/polyester blend fabric includes 3 percent elastane for subtle stretch.
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The herringbone fabric is cut from a 7.6-ounce unlined cotton and polyester blend, with a touch of elastane thrown in for movement and stretch.

Close-up of a person adjusting the buttoned cuff of a tan jacket with a vertical slit pocket and side vent.
Adjustable buttons at the cuff for custom coverage and triple-stitched main seams add casual utility.
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The main seams are triple stitched for extra reinforcement, and the relaxed fit of the proprietary Rugged Flex technology is constructed to ensure all-day comfort.

Light blue herringbone fabric jacket pocket with a hand partially inside.
Two lower-front pockets on either side provide additional storage.
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Subtle technical features include the spread-flat collar, which lays flush to stay out of the way, alongside four front pockets for convenient storage, a button-front closure for adjustable coverage and buttons at the cuff for dialing in your fit.

Close-up of a brown Carhartt Rugged Flex shirt collar with visible size and fit labels.
The lay-flat collar stays out of the way.
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The shacket is available in classic Carhartt Brown and Rolling Thunder, a denim-like blue shade that nods to the silhouette’s heritage roots. And at just $75, this is a hardworking must-have that’s very wallet-friendly.

Availability and pricing

The Newcastle Shirt Jac is available on Carhartt’s website now, retailing for just $75.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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