6AM WorkShirts wouldn’t exist If I wasn’t an avid Cyclist. Still to this day, I hop on my bike to “re-center” and relieve stress from my full time job in restaurants.

At one point during my career, I was forced to bike to work because my truck had broken down. This meant that I started my long shifts at the restaurant already drenched in sweat. And let me tell you, starting a shift with pit-stains absolutely KILLS your confidence.

I actually conceived the idea for 6AM WorkShirts while riding my bike. I noticed that my cycling jersey had two separate fabrics. Something clicked… “Wait, these cycling jerseys are designed to keep cyclists cool and dry by allowing airflow through a sweat-wicking mesh on the sides!”

The discomfort I felt at work was fresh on my mind, which made me wonder… “why are dress shirts only ever one fabric?” The only reasonable explanation I could come up with was… “tradition.”

The idea to blend two different fabrics together in a professional work shirt was born. It was time for dress shirts to evolve.

Not knowing where to start, I took an old work shirt and an athletic jersey to a local tailor. I asked him to cut out the sides of the dress shirt, and insert the jersey material. I’ll never forget, He laughed at my unconventional idea, but saw the passion behind my eyes and ended up embracing it. He made me a custom shirt that I could test out over the course of the summer.

The concept worked in more ways than one: More breathability and less sweat during my shifts, a better fit without feeling restricted, it was easier to iron, and didn’t hold any odours. It was way more comfortable than any of the “normal” dress shirts I’d ever worn.

6AM WorkShirts continue to make working in a high-paced, professional environment much more comfortable than ever before.