The Catface Pullover Shirt is TCB's interpretation of the US Army M 35 Pullover Shirt, a garment the brand had considered making for many years before finally bringing it into production. Although TCB has long been known for its USN inspired Seamen series, this piece explores a different branch of military workwear while carrying the same spirit of faithful research, practical construction, and everyday wearability.
The name Catface is a playful TCB response to Dogface, a slang term once used for US Army infantrymen. Rather than reproducing military clothing only as equipment, TCB treats it as part of a broader cultural language, reworking historical garments into pieces that feel natural in modern daily wear. The relaxed cut and large chest map pocket give the shirt a distinctive look that sits comfortably between military, workwear, and casual shirting.
Much of the interest lies in the construction. TCB studied vintage examples closely, including the subtle differences in stitch widths across the collar and pocket seams. These inconsistencies reflect the practical decisions made by civilian factories producing military goods, where machinery, efficiency, and specification often met in imperfect but fascinating ways. It is this combination of historical detail and factory level interpretation that gives the Catface Pullover Shirt its character.