Split back Linen Shirt NEW YORK in White

White Split Back linen shirt NEW YORK is a relaxed straight women’s shirt made from 100% European flax linen in a breathable midweight fabric (approx. 160 gsm). The silhouette allows ease through the body without appearing oversized. A fixed split-back detail adds movement while remaining overlapped at rest, making it suitable for warm weather and transitional layering. Lighter shades may appear more transparent than darker ones due to the natural properties of linen, with white being the most sheer.

Color & Feel
White is a clean, bright neutral that highlights the natural texture of linen. The midweight fabric feels soft while maintaining light structure. As with most White linen, slight translucency may appear in strong backlight or depending on underlayers.

Sizing & Fit
NEW YORK features a relaxed straight fit designed for comfort and movement. It falls below the hip on an average-height wearer and allows ease through the body without excess volume. The fixed split-back detail stays overlapped when still and opens gently with movement without exposing skin. Available in sizes XS–XL; refer to the size guide for detailed garment measurements.

Occasion & Styling
Suitable for warm-weather wear, travel, and transitional layering. The straight silhouette can be worn loose, partially tucked, or layered under lightweight jackets. It pairs easily with linen trousers, skirts, or shorts.

Last updated: March 2026

<p>• Color: White; crisp neutral; slightly softer under indoor lighting.
• Relaxed straight silhouette; ease through body.
• Design: Shirt collar; long sleeves; corozo buttons; fixed split back.
• Length: Below-hip length; extended everyday coverage.
• Fabric: 100% European flax linen; midweight.
• Finish: Pre-washed and stone-washed for softness and reduced shrinkage.
• Skin Safety: Hypoallergenic; breathable; OEKO-TEX® certified (no. 2019OK0776).
• Origin: Crafted in Lithuania from certified European flax linen.
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Our linen products are durable, breathable, and designed for regular use and repeat washing. Proper care helps maintain their fabric structure, color clarity, and natural drape, minimizes shrinkage, and allows the linen to soften naturally over time.

Wash
Warm, gentle cycle (up to 40°C / 104°F) with mild detergent. Wash with similar colors and turn inside out. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners. Don’t overload the washing machine, as this can cause creasing.

Dry
Air dry preferred or tumble dry low. Remove while slightly damp to help retain shape. Avoid high heat.

Iron
Medium heat while slightly damp for a refined finish. Iron is optional, as natural creasing is part of linen’s character.

Store
Hang or fold in a cool, dry place away from prolonged direct sunlight.

Stain Care
Blot spills promptly and pre-treat with mild detergent before washing.

Shrinkage
Linen is a natural fiber and may shrink slightly if exposed to hot water or high heat. Cold or lukewarm washing and low-heat drying help minimize dimensional change. Pre-washed linen (like ours) is less prone to shrinkage but still benefits from gentle care.

Color & Print Care
Cold washing and gentle drying help maintain color saturation and pattern clarity over time.

Read our Linen Care Guide to learn more.

Shipping
Free shipping on orders over $100 for U.S. customers, plus free worldwide shipping on orders over $100 (CAD 130 / EUR 100 / AUD 150 / GBP 80 equivalent). Items ship in 1–4 business days, depending on product type and availability. Delivery typically arrives within 5–10 business days after processing. All orders ship from Lithuania, where our linens are crafted locally to reduce transport impact.

Duties & Taxes
U.S. orders include international duties and tariffs; local sales tax may apply at checkout. EU orders are not subject to additional duties. For other countries, customs fees and import taxes are paid by the recipient.

Returns & Exchanges
30-day returns from the delivery date for unused, unwashed items with original tags and packaging. Refunds are issued to the original payment method and exclude shipping and taxes. Free returns apply when Secure Checkout is selected; otherwise, return shipping is customer-paid. Clearance, final sale items, inserts, fabric samples, cut-to-length fabric, and used bedding are non-returnable.

How to choose the right size?

Choosing the right size while ordering online can be tricky, therefore, every listing has a size guide and the perfect size tool that will help you clarify which size would be the best fit for you! If you are still not sure, do not hesitate to drop us a line at team@magiclinen.com and we'll provide the exact garment measurements.

Can you make custom sizes?

Unfortunately, we do not customize our clothing items at this time.

Are your clothing items OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED? Are they organic?

All the linen we use is OEKO-TEX certified. OEKO - TEX certifies that no harmful substances or chemicals which are known to be harmful to health were used.

Our clothing items are not organic, but we do not use any harmful substances or chemical additives.

How do I wash my linen clothing?

Caring for linen is simple: you can both hand wash and machine wash linen items at low temperatures. Linen can be tumble dried on low heat. We don’t recommend using bleach or detergent with optical brighteners or harsh fragrances as they tend to weaken the fibers. For more details on linen care, read our Linen Care Guide.

Do linen clothing wrinkles easily?

Wrinkles are a natural part of linen fabric, regardless of the garment. They actually signify the quality of linen: more wrinkles means the linen is pure, less wrinkles means it might've been mixed with cotton. This is because the flax fibers are low in elasticity preventing linen from stretching, but also giving it a crumpled, lived-in texture.

How to iron linen clothing?

When it comes to reducing wrinkles, ironing is one way to go. However, it will hardly give you the smooth result you are looking for and it may weaken the fiber over time. If you do decide to iron your linens, do it while they are a little damp and use a quality steamer. Also, make sure you split the difference between natural linen wrinkles and folding lines: the latter can be removed while the former are a natural part of the linen fabric and texture.

What if I want to return or exchange the clothing I purchased?

You can surely return the clothing items back to our studio if they are unused and unwashed. We are happy to either exchange the clothing items for any other product from our store or proceed with the refund. Returns and exchanges can be made within 30 days of delivery. Please note that we do not cover shipping costs for items that are being returned or exchanged unless they are defective. For more details, please read our Return Policy.