The Henley shirt finds its origin in 18th century England, where people wore this shirt as underwear or pajamas. From the 1950s onwards, the shirt was also seen as a normal item of clothing. The henley shirt was first worn by the rowing team from Henley-on-Thames, England. Ralph Lauren is the designer who made the henley known worldwide. Nowadays, you have henley shirts in different sizes and fits. In the past, the shirts were always made of sturdy cotton, but nowadays, they often have stretch in them because of the use of elastane. This ensures that the shirt fits closely around your body and gives you enough room to move.