A casual shirt can look much like another casual shirt until you check the price tag. At Faherty, a Legend Sweater Shirt listed at $178 makes the obvious question worth asking: what are you getting for the money?
Faherty sells clothing built around a relaxed, outdoorsy look: button-ups, cotton tees, sweaters, dresses, pants, and layers you could wear to dinner without feeling dressed up. Its product descriptions put considerable emphasis on fabric and comfort. For shoppers, the useful details are more specific: what a garment contains, how it fits, what it costs, and whether you can return it.
Here is a closer look at the brand and the details worth checking before your first purchase. You can also browse the Faherty finds on Clearancify as you read.
A clothing brand that started in 2013
Faherty launched in 2013, making it roughly 13 years old at the time of this article. Twin brothers Mike and Alex Faherty built the business around their interest in clothing and the beach culture they grew up with.
Mike brought design experience from Ralph Lauren’s Double RL, while Alex came from private equity. Their backgrounds help explain the combination the brand presents today: familiar American casual styles, a strong emphasis on fabrics, and prices that place it above budget basics. Faherty’s company story.
That background gives you context. The individual garment still has to earn its place in your wardrobe.
What Faherty sells
The range extends well beyond beachwear. Its men’s collection includes shirts, tees, henleys, polos, pants, shorts, sweaters, swimwear, and outerwear. The women’s collection includes dresses, skirts, shirts, knits, pants, jackets, and loungewear. There are also accessories and a children’s section. Faherty’s collections.
A few product names help make sense of the assortment:
Legend Sweater Shirt. This combines a button-front shirt design with a knit fabric. The men’s Off White version we checked listed 65% recycled polyester, 30% viscose, and 5% elastane. Despite the sweater name and flannel-like appearance, this particular version contains neither wool nor cotton. Product details.
Sunwashed Regenerative Tee. The Field Brown version lists 100% regenerative organic cotton and a relaxed fit. It is a useful starting point if you prefer an all-cotton tee rather than a stretch blend. Product details. For the colors and offers in our catalog, explore the Sunwashed Regenerative Tee on Clearancify.
Movement T-shirt. The Pure White version uses a different recipe: 37% nylon, 34% Pima cotton, 22% modal, and 7% elastane, with a tailored fit that tapers slightly at the waist. Product details.
Those differences matter more than the collection names. Two Faherty tops may have quite different materials, cuts, and care requirements.
What do the clothes cost?
The product pages we reviewed give a sense of the price level:
| Item checked | Price displayed |
|---|---|
| Men’s Legend Sweater Shirt, Off White | $178 |
| Sunwashed Regenerative Tee, Field Brown | $54, reduced from a listed regular price of $68 |
| Short-Sleeve Movement T-shirt, Pure White | $54, reduced from a listed regular price of $78 |
These are examples from the linked product pages, rather than a complete brand price range. Prices and availability can change, including between colors of the same style.
For a clearance purchase, compare the exact style, color, and size. A large advertised reduction tells you how the seller presents the discount. It does not, by itself, establish the lowest available price.
Also check the delivery charge before comparing totals. A cheaper item can become the more expensive order once shipping is added.
Where Faherty’s clothes come from
Faherty publishes some specific information about its manufacturing relationships. In its account of Cloud Cotton production, the company identifies Romosa, a mill in Lima, Peru, and describes cotton processing through a gin mill in Pisco before the fibers return to Lima for further production. Faherty’s Cloud Cotton manufacturing account.
That is useful detail about one fabric’s supply chain. It should not be read as a manufacturing location for every Faherty product.
The company also reports that, in 2024, it invited all its Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to join Retraced, a supply-chain mapping platform. An invitation to participate is a step toward mapping production, rather than confirmation that every supplier or garment has been fully traced. Faherty’s progress report.
If a particular manufacturing country or fiber matters to your purchase, check that item’s listing and label, or ask customer service before ordering.
Check the fit before committing to final sale
Faherty’s own descriptions show why a single sizing rule would be unhelpful. The Sunwashed tee reviewed here has a relaxed fit; the Movement tee has a tailored fit.
Start with the size guide on the exact product page. Check whether it describes body measurements or garment measurements before comparing the numbers with clothing you already own. Length, sleeve measurements, and room through the chest may matter as much as the size letter.
For a first purchase, a returnable item gives you more room to establish your size. A final-sale discount is less useful if you are still guessing about the cut.
Returns: the details behind the 60-day window
For eligible purchases made directly from Faherty, the published policy allows returns up to 60 days after purchase. Items must be unworn, unwashed, undamaged, and retain their original tags, labels, and packaging. Items marked final sale cannot be returned or exchanged. Faherty’s refund policy.
The return method affects the cost:
- Eligible domestic U.S. returns at Faherty stores or Happy Returns Bars are free.
- Domestic U.S. mail-in returns carry a $7 label fee.
- Mailed refunds can take 7–15 business days to be issued after the parcel reaches the warehouse.
Start through Faherty’s return portal and follow the instructions for your order. Faherty’s returns FAQ.
If you buy Faherty clothing from another retailer, check that seller’s return terms before paying. Do not assume the brand’s direct-purchase policy applies to your order.
How to contact Faherty
Faherty’s dedicated contact page lists:
- Email: hello@fahertybrand.com
- Phone: (877) 745-8994
- Contact form: Faherty customer service
For a question about fabric, sizing, or final-sale eligibility, include the product link and color so the response applies to the item you are considering.
Is Faherty worth considering?
Faherty is worth a closer look if you like casual clothing with textured fabrics, stretch options, and relaxed styling, and its prices fit your budget.
The strongest way to judge a find is garment by garment. Check the material, establish the fit, compare the delivered price, and read the return restrictions. A cotton tee and a polyester-blend sweater shirt serve different preferences, even when they carry the same brand name.
For your first purchase, choose something you can realistically assess and return if necessary. Once you know which fabrics and cuts work for you, clearance shopping becomes a much more informed decision.