The first recorded use of a paper chart for maritime navigation dates back to the late 13th century. The earliest known charts of this kind are the portolan charts, which began to appear in Mediterranean Europe during this period. Portolan charts were highly detailed maps used primarily for marine navigation, and they depicted coastlines, harbors, and navigational hazards.
The oldest surviving portolan chart is the Carta Pisana, which dates to around 1270-1300. These early charts were meticulously drawn on parchment or vellum and were later transferred to paper as the material became more widely available in Europe. Portolan charts were an essential tool for navigators during the Age of Discovery, facilitating the expansion of maritime exploration.
Fabric & Feel
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100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (4.2 oz/yd²), light and breathable for layering or standing watch in the heat.
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Select heather shades blended for softness and durability:
• Ash & Heather Prism – 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather & Solid Blend – 52% cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather & Black Heather – 90% cotton, 10% polyester
Fit & Finish
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A modern retail fit that moves between off-duty casual and sharp, semi-formal.
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Classic crew neckline keeps it clean, stoic, and easy to pair.
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Tear-away label to prevent chafing and bulk.
Ethics & Craft
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from Honduras
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean
