Short Sleeve Tab Collar Black Clergy Shirt
Made from premium poly-cotton fabric, this clergy shirt offers lasting comfort with a generous fit. It features short sleeves, a covered seven-button placket, a classic tab collar, and structured stitching for a clean, polished appearance.
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Short Sleeve Tab Collar Black Clergy Shirt for Men for Daily Ministry
Not every parish duty calls for a full-length sleeve, and this short-sleeve version of the tab collar shirt was made for exactly those moments — a hot sanctuary, a summer visit, a day where mobility matters more than formality.
It carries the same slotted tab collar as the long sleeve original: a plastic tab insert sits through the opening at the front, giving the shirt a distinct profile from the Roman peak collar. What's different is everything from the shoulder down — shorter sleeves, a lighter feel, and one less layer between you and the heat.
A Cut That Doesn't Restrict
The body keeps the same relaxed proportions clergy expect from this shirt — room through the chest, ease through the waist, no pulling at the shoulders. Cutting the sleeve short removes extra fabric without touching that fit, so you still get the comfortable, generous shape, just without the added weight on the arms during a long, warm day.
The Tab Opening, Simplified
The tab collar's slotted front is unchanged from the long sleeve model — it still takes a standard plastic tab insert and gives that clean, minimal look many priests prefer over a full peak collar. Because the shirt is meant to stand on its own for casual or hot-weather wear, the collar does the formal work while the rest of the shirt stays practical.
Clean Front, No Distractions
Seven buttons run down the front, fully hidden beneath a covered placket. Even without a jacket or cassock over it, the shirt keeps a tidy, unbroken line from collar to hem — it doesn't read as a plain short sleeve shirt with a collar bolted on.
Sleeve Finish
Rather than the two-button adjustable cuff on the long sleeve version, the short sleeve finishes with a simple hemmed cuff — no fastening needed. It's built for shirts worn without a jacket, so the details stay minimal by design.
Fabric Options
The default fabric is a cotton-rich poly-cotton blend, holding up well to frequent washing. A 100% cotton upgrade is available for anyone who wants a more breathable, natural feel for hot climates or long outdoor duty.
Finding Your Size
The full 14" to 26" collar range is available in stock sizing, or you can go made-to-measure for a closer fit — either through a guided self-measurement or a tailor-assisted fitting. Every custom order is confirmed against your figures before cutting starts, and stock orders come with a fit guarantee if anything needs correcting.
Washing and Care
Machine washable for regular use, or dry clean if preferred — either method is safe for the collar opening and the stitching.
Best Suited For
This shirt fits clergy who need the tab collar look without the long sleeve — hospital visits, hot-weather ministry, travel days, or simply a lighter shirt for everyday duties where a formal long sleeve isn't necessary.
Specifications
- Fabric: cotton-rich (poly-cotton standard, cotton upgrade available)
- Collar: tab collar, slotted opening
- Front: 7-button covered fly
- Cuffs: hemmed short sleeve, no fastening
- Fit: regular, generous through chest and shoulders
- Care: machine wash or dry clean
Stay comfortable without losing the collar you rely on — order your short sleeve tab collar clergy shirt in black today.
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