Commas Linen Shirt Alternatives in Australia (2026)

Australia

Prices in Australian dollars. 10% GST is added at checkout and there is no duty on orders under A$1,000, so nothing extra is due at your door. Ships from Florida, usually 7 to 10 business days, free on orders over US$360. Between two sizes, size up. Our model is 180 cm, 85 kg and wears L, see the size guide. Returns within 30 days of delivery, return shipping paid by you. Three or more Positano shirts take 10% off automatically.

Commas is one of the most interesting labels in Australian menswear. Richard Jarman's Sydney label made resort shirts that look like they belong on a yacht in Positano, and it has been open about where its clothes come from. I respect that, because I do the same thing from the other end. I make linen shirts in Napoli. This is the comparison I would want to read if I were deciding between the two.

Where Commas and Santoli Napoli shirts come from

In a 2022 interview with Farfetch, Commas said it makes everything in Sydney, with linen from a third generation family owned mill in Prato, Italy. Incu's listing for the Mantra relaxed linen shirt says the fabrics come from Europe and Japan. Making can change over time and by style, so check the label of the shirt you are looking at.

Our Positano shirts are 100% linen woven in Italy, then cut and sewn in Napoli. Every shirt is washed and pressed before it is packed. They ship to Australia from Florida.

Commas and Santoli Napoli side by side

Commas price and fabric from Incu's listing, checked 9 November 2026, when it was also on sale at A$307.50. Making from Commas' 2022 Farfetch interview. Prices change, so check before you buy.

What the price difference pays for

Sewing in Sydney costs far more than sewing in most of the world, and Commas pays Australian wages to do it. That is a real part of the price and a good reason to buy from them. You also pay for the Commas design, the embroidery and printed styles, the retail partners and the name.

What you do not get for the extra A$400 is a different fibre. Both shirts are 100% linen. If what you want is Italian linen that breathes in a Sydney summer, a shirt sewn in Napoli gets you there for much less.

When to buy Commas instead

• You want embroidery or prints. That is Commas' signature. Our shirts are solid colours and two fine stripes.
• You want a boxy, oversized cut. Ours is closer through the shoulder.
• You want to support Australian making. A shirt sewn in Sydney does that. Ours does not.
• You want to try it on today. Commas has stockists. We sell online only.

When the Positano shirt makes more sense

• You want several shirts for the summer. Three Positano shirts are A$537.30 before GST with the automatic 10% bundle. Even with GST added, that is less than one Commas shirt at full price.
• You want plain colours that go with everything. Thirteen colourways, from white to navy, made in small runs.
• You want a shirt that works at a wedding as well as the beach. The Italian collar sits well under a jacket.
• You want 30 days to decide. Returns are accepted for 30 days after delivery.

Colours for the Commas customer

If you like Commas you probably like a shirt with some character. These are the ones I would point you to.

• Sand Stripe. A fine sand and white stripe, the most resort of our shirts.
• Olive Grove. Muted green, looks right with sand shorts and a tan.
• Midnight Blue. Dark blue for dinner in Bondi or Byron.
• Fragola. Strawberry red, for a long lunch.

Fit and sizing for Australian men

Our men's shirts come in M, L, XL and 2XL. The cut is close through the shoulder and armhole, with room through the body. Our model is 180 cm, 85 kg and wears L, which measures 111 cm across the chest. Between two sizes, size up. The size guide has every measurement in centimetres, and the AU and NZ sizing guide explains the conversion.

Frequently asked questions