The White Dress Shirt
The White Dress Shirt
Crafted from 100% pure Giza cotton, the Kanso dress shirt is a timeless essential designed for the modern gentleman.
The lightweight, pre-shrunk fabric offers a smooth, breathable feel that keeps you comfortable throughout the day‚ whether you're in a high-stakes meeting or attending a formal evening event.
With its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic, this shirt transitions effortlessly from office wear to formal occasions such as weddings, dinners, or business conferences.
Pair it with tailored trousers for a sharp workday look or layer it under a blazer for refined evening sophistication.
Long-staple Giza cotton, spun fine to 70s/1 and woven as a smooth poplin. The longer the fibre, the fewer the ends, which is why this cloth takes a press so well and pills so little. Light, closely woven and quietly lustrous - the cloth for the shirts you wear when it matters. Pre-shrunk at the mill.
Our entire supply chain, out in the open!
Bangalore, Karnataka India
Bangalore, Karnataka India
Bangalore, Karnataka India
Mumbai, Maharashtra India
The full care code, in plain words — the same five instructions printed on the shirt label.
No inflated MRP. No permanent “sale”. A comparable shirt from a legacy label sits near ₹7,500 — because of markups we simply don't take.
One Fabric. Done Right
The same long-staple Giza cotton, spun finer - 70s/1, woven as a close poplin.
Fine yarn and a tight weave give a smooth face and a quiet lustre. It takes a press cleanly and holds it, which is precisely what a dress shirt is asked to do.
Nothing else competes for attention. No prints. No logos. Just cloth chosen to still look right at the end of a long day.
The Details
You notice the fabric. These four decide how long it lasts.
Feed-off-the-arm side seams: one continuous pass, the raw edges fully enclosed. Slower to make, but it lies flat against you and never frays.
Real shell, not resin — each one cut, polished and cross-stitched on. Heavier in the hand, and it catches light the way plastic never does.
German Freudenberg interlining through the collar and cuffs. It holds its shape wash after wash — no bubbling, no curling at the points.
Core-spun Coats from Madura Coats, stronger than the cloth it holds and colour-fast to the last wash.
The KANSO Repair Promise.
Buy less, keep longer — we mean it literally. We mend what we make, for as long as you own it. Spread across a decade of wear, ₹3,249 is a few rupees a wear.
Buttons, seams, hems, cuffs — send it in, we fix it, we send it back.
When it's genuinely worn out, send it back and we recycle the cloth.
We never replace this shirt with “next season”. We only make it better.
We started KANSO because we were tired of owning a lot and wearing a little. So, we decided to make one piece of clothing in each category, as well as they can be made, and we tell you exactly what's in it and what it costs. No reviews yet — we'd rather earn your trust with the shirt than borrow it from a star rating. If you're reading this early: thank you. You're the reason this exists.
Bharath, Founder
Frequently asked questions
Payments, sizing, customisation, shipping and returns — the things we get asked most. If your question isn't here, write to us and a person will answer.
Payments
We accept all major credit and debit cards, UPI, Net Banking, popular wallets, and other secure payment methods available at checkout.
Yes. Every transaction is processed through a secure, encrypted payment gateway. Your payment details are never stored by KANSO.
Yes, Cash on Delivery is available only for ready garments.
Custom orders will be processed as pre-paid orders only.
If your chosen payment provider offers EMI or Buy Now, Pay Later options, they'll be available at checkout.
Yes. A digital invoice will be sent to your registered email once your order is confirmed.
Approved refunds are processed by us back to your original payment method within 7 business days. Processing times may vary depending on your bank or payment provider.
Size & Fit
Use our size guide and compare the measurements with a shirt you already own for the most accurate fit.
Your first size exchange is completely free — we’ll send the new size and arrange pickup of the first. We’d honestly rather get the fit right than process a return.
Yes. We offer easy size and product exchanges within our return window of 30 days.
Customisation
Choose from a range of collar styles, cuffs, plackets, pockets, buttons, sleeve lengths and more to create a shirt that's uniquely yours. We also customise trousers.
Click the "Customise this garment" button above and you can enter your measurements. Videos have also been provided to assist you in providing accurate measurements.
Yes. You can send us a favourite shirt, and we'll use it as a reference for the fit of your custom garment. We will send it back with your shirt.
Absolutely. Our team is happy to guide you through the measuring process before you place your order.
Custom garments are made to order and typically ship within 3–7 business days.
As each custom garment is made specifically for you, returns aren't accepted unless there's a manufacturing defect or we've made an error with your order.
Yes. Once your measurements are saved, reordering is quick and easy.
Shipping
We use Bluedart, Xpressbees and Delhivery as our shipping partners.
Orders are typically dispatched within one business day. If it is a custom order, it could take anywhere from 3-7 business days.
Most orders are delivered within 3–8 business days across India.
Not at the moment. We're currently shipping within India only.
Returns and Refunds
Our return window is 30 days from the day you receive the order.
Eligible items can be returned or exchanged within our return window if they're unworn and in their original condition.
Simply contact our support team or submit a request through our Returns page.
Once your return has been inspected and approved, refunds are processed to your original payment method within 7 business days.
