We sell our pre-starched white shirt in four fabrics. They differ in how stiff they are, how see-through they are, and how they look. Here they are side by side.
Shubhra
Vajra
Prakhar
Tantubandh
| Shirt | Stiffness | Opacity | Texture | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubhra | 3/5 | 2/5 (slightly sheer) | Fine, breathable | Daily wear, hot days |
| Vajra | 4/5 | 3/5 | Linen look | The leader look over a veshti |
| Prakhar | 4/5 | 4/5 | Dense, smooth | Weddings and functions |
| Tantubandh | 5/5 | 4/5 | Thick khadi look | Public events, traditional wear |
Shubhra: light and breathable
Shubhra means white, bright or spotless. It is our lightest shirt, comfortable in the heat and still crisp all day. The fabric is slightly sheer, so pair it with a white vest if you prefer more cover.
Shubhra up close: fine, smooth and light
Vajra: the leader look
Vajra means strength or diamond. A linen-look shirt with a very stiff finish and a side-split hem that sits neatly when worn untucked over a veshti.
Vajra up close: the linen-look weave
Prakhar: for important days
Prakhar means sharp or excellent. Its dense weave is less see-through and extra crisp, so it looks its best in photographs at weddings and functions.
Prakhar up close: dense and opaque
Tantubandh: our stiffest
Tantubandh means weave bond. A thick khadi-look texture and the stiffest finish in our range, for a traditional, commanding look.
Tantubandh up close: thick khadi texture
Same fit, same care
All four come in half and full sleeve, sizes 36 to 46. They are cut generously, so order one size smaller than you wear in other brands (see the Size Guide). Each is at its stiffest when new; starch once every 2–3 washes to keep it that way.