'Western Technical Institute' Vintage Garage Shirt

Editors Notes

Navy short-sleeve work shirt with pointed camp-style collar, black button front, single chest pocket, and diagonal color-block paneling in light grey with red/black/blue stripes. Features a stitched-on “Western Technical Institute (WTI)” embroidered patch on the left chest. Visible wear includes a small snag/tear on the lower back area.

Work shirts like this became a uniform staple in mid-20th-century American industry because they’re hard-wearing, easy to launder, and look presentable on the job. Red Kap is especially known for dependable shop and service uniforms, often made in poly-cotton blends that resist wrinkles and stand up to daily wear. The embroidered technical institute patch suggests it was issued for a trade-school program or shop setting, giving it authentic lived-in provenance. Today, vintage uniform shirts are prized for their boxy silhouette and graphic patches, and they style easily with denim, cargos, or work pants for a clean workwear look.

Size & Fit

Large

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 24 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 30 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good. Small tear on back.