CADHLA SHIRT | BLACK BEETLED LINEN
CADHLA SHIRT | BLACK BEETLED LINEN
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Meet the Cadhla you know and love — reimagined in black beetled linen.
This piece is a true meeting of our first loves at Kindred: our best-selling Cadhla silhouette and Ireland’s rare beetled linen. Beetling is an age-old process, unique to this island, where linen is pounded for hours with wooden blocks to create a subtle sheen and a crisp, structured handfeel. Once a hallmark of Irish linen production, only one mill in Ireland still performs this craft — and it remains a material close to our heart.
Cadhla’s reversible design makes her endlessly versatile. Wear her buttoned to the front for a classic shirt look, or turn her around for a clean, elevated silhouette that transitions beautifully into evening. The beetled linen lends an architectural quality, holding its shape while softening beautifully over time. The linen also has a light sheen, adding an almost leather like quality to the shirt.
A piece to carry you through seasons and occasions, the Black Beetled Cadhla Shirt is made to be worn, loved and lived in — a Kindred favourite, now with a striking new character.
Features:
- Beetled Irish linen — a heritage finish unique to Ireland
- Crisp handfeel with a subtle sheen
- Reversible design: buttons to the front or back
- Relaxed silhouette for easy wear
- Beautiful worn alone or open as a light layer
Measurements
Measurements
Neck to Hem | 24" |
Width | 29" |
Neck to Shoulder | 11" |
Sleeve Length | 22" |
One Size
The Cadhla is an oversized fit and so has been worn from size 6-16. See sizing diagram for a better sense of fit.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about sizing.
Size Guide
Size Guide

Alterations
Alterations
At Kindred of Ireland, we take pride in creating bespoke pieces that fit our customers perfectly. Each garment is meticulously crafted to order by our team of skilled seamstresses.
Free Initial Alterations: We offer complimentary alterations during the ordering process to ensure your garment meets your specifications.
Post-Production Alterations: Please note that once a piece has been made, we are unable to alter it. Any bespoke alterations requested after production will incur an alteration fee.
Non-Returnable: It's important to be aware that bespoke alterations make the order non-returnable for exchange or refund.
Care
Care
This Kindred of Ireland piece is crafted from Irish Beetled linen, a fabric steeped in centuries-old tradition dating back to the 1700s. The labor-intensive beetling process, performed in Co. Derry by the last beetlers in the world, involves dampening and pounding the linen with wooden blocks for hours. This unique method imparts a special character to each garment, preserving a story of ancient craft and tradition unique to Ireland.
Care Instructions:
Dry Clean Only: Due to the delicate nature of beetled linen and to preserve its unique texture and integrity, we recommend dry cleaning only. Professional dry cleaning ensures expert care tailored to delicate fabrics like beetled linen.
Avoid Direct Sunlight: Protect your beetled linen garment from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent potential fading and maintain its original colour and lustre.
Storage: When not in use, store your beetled linen piece in a cool, dry place. Avoid hanging on sharp hooks; instead, opt for padded hangers or fold neatly to maintain its shape.
Shipping
Shipping
Production Time: Each piece is made to order with a production time of 3-4 weeks.
International Shipping: - We offer tracked shipping for orders within the UK, Ireland, and internationally. You will receive an email notification once your order has been dispatched.
Customs & Brexit Based in Northern Ireland, we ensure smooth dispatch of all orders with no delays or additional customs costs when shipping to the UK, Ireland, EU, North America, and worldwide.
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