Modern British menswear born from surplus fabrics
SIRPLUS was born when Henry Hales discovered London shirtmakers' surplus fabric was going to waste. Starting with boxers made from shirt offcuts at a Spitalfields Market stall, we gradually made our way to Portobello Market, setting up outside No.306A - which became our first London store!
From those boxer beginnings, we've slowly expanded our range. We found our calling in the collarless - creating distinctive Nehru jackets, grandad shirts, and our British take on the Parisian workwear chore jacket. Each SIRPLUS piece has its own character, from limited edition upcycled surplus pieces to premium knitwear and wedding-worthy waistcoats.
Our materials story has evolved too. While surplus isn't abundant enough for everything we make, this has led us to explore exceptional technical and organic fabrics. We partner with skilled craftspeople across Europe and beyond - choosing expertise over mass production. Around a third of our garments are still made using surplus materials which makes them naturally limited editions - when they're gone, they're truly gone.
Looking ahead? We're taking the slow and considered path. Approaching our fifteen-year anniversary with our Marylebone flagship among five London stores, we're excited for what's ahead. From day one, we've focused on creating clothes that last longer, work harder, and adapt across seasons.
For a life in the slow lane, SIRPLUS has moved quickly, building an ever-growing community who share our love for meaningful and conscious design. We're grateful for every friend we have met on this journey and we hope, if you're here, that you'll soon be one too.
And yes, we still make those surplus boxers... some things are too good to change!
Henry and The SIRPLUS Team
