Beat Heat Exhaustion & Work Comfortably in this Heatwave using Pilbara's Premium Cotton Blend

When the heatwave leaves you hot, tired and uncomfortable, Pilbara’s premium cotton and country-built design help prevent overheating with proven all-day breathability. Scroll down to see the 8 cooling benefits that make Pilbara shirts a heatwave essential.

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Pilbara Lightweight Country Shirts

$43.95

UPF 50+

Protection

Lightweight

Cotton Twill

Soft Feel &

Easy Care

15 Vibrant

Colours Available

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1. Lightweight Cotton That Lets Heat Escape

Many “lightweight” shirts still trap sweat because the fabric is too dense. Pilbara Cotton Twill is a lightweight open weave that lets heat escape and dries faster on the body. This keeps you cooler and more comfortable through long, hot days.

Pilbara shirts are deliberately cut with extra room through the chest, shoulders, arms, and torso. That space creates an air gap between your skin and the fabric, which acts like a natural bellows as you move — pulling fresh air in and pushing hot air out.

2. Loose Fit That Creates Natural Airflow

3. Deep Pockets That Can Fit Your Smartphone & Sunnies

Pilbara pockets are sized to hold most everyday smartphones and sunglasses, with reinforced stitching designed to prevent the pocket tearing away from the garment over time.

4. UPF 50+ Sun Protection with Long-Sleeve Coverage That Reduces Heat Fatigue

Direct sun exposure is one of the fastest ways to drain energy in a heatwave. Pilbara lightweight shirts use UPF 50+ rated cotton. Sleeves are consistently praised for being long enough to reach wrists, yet loose enough to roll up easily when needed

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Outdoor workers prefer half-button designs because they:

5. Half-Button Front for Venting & Fewer Snags

Reduce snagging on gates, fencing, and ute hinges
Allow heat to escape from the chest
Hold up better over time

Pilbara shirts are available in both half-button and full-button styles.

6. Cotton That Doesn’t Trap Odours or Heat

In extreme heat, synthetic fabrics hold odour and feel clammy. Cotton breathes better, smells less, and stays more comfortable during long, sweaty days.

Constantly pulling your shirt down or adjusting the fit is exhausting. Pilbara shirts are praised for being long in the body, staying tucked even when bending, lifting, or working overhead. Making it your perfect companion in long hot shifts.

7. Proper Length So You’re Not Adjusting All Day

Pilbara shirts are priced well below brands like RB Sellars and Ringers Western, while delivering the everyday quality workers actually rely on.

While premium brands cost significantly more, Pilbara lasts well enough, wears comfortably, and performs better. It's a smarter choice when you're buying multiple shirts for work rotation.