About Us
Our Mission
At W.R.K, we believe a man is not defined by his clothing. We believe he is made by his integrity, by his passions, by the manner in which he lives his life.
Function and mobility are at the core of W.R.K’s operation. You should NEVER have to compromise your comfort to look good. We design clothing that is multi-purpose, comfortable, and compatible for men to thrive in work and life.
Life makes the man. W.R.K makes clothes for life.
Our Story
Based in New York City, W.R.K designs contemporary workwear for the city dweller.
Our founder, Matteo Gottardi, is a fashion veteran and acknowledged CFDA Member. He launched W.R.K in 2011 with the philosophy of purposeful design: bridging functionality with aesthetics where neither aspect is compromised but rather, work together.
This design philosophy has sparked the creation of our signature Reworked Shirt and Performance Dress Shirt - both emphasizing enhanced comfort and function.
Our Beliefs
Work hard, play hard. Do good, receive good.
Work towards your goals.
We want you to succeed and help you look and feel your best while working towards your goals.
Rest for a balanced life.
We want you to relax and feel comfortable. This is why we keep comfort in mind with all our designs.
Karma for life is a full circle.
Good karma - as all your hard work and deeds come back to you in tantamount.
Our Commitment to Sustainable & Ethical Sourcing
Wrap Certified
Our factories hold a Gold certification from the Worldwide Responsible Accreditation Production agency - awarded to facilities that demonstrate full compliance with WRAP's 12 Principles.
Solar Powered
Our fabric mill is now powered by a hybrid energy system consisting of 1,550 solar panels providing a clean and reliable energy source for the facility to operate.
Positive Impact
Energy sourced from our solar panel field will lead to positive annual green effects, including –
- Reduced CO2 Emissions by 1,072,488 kg
- Reduced Deforestation by 59,160 trees
- Reduced Coal Consumption by 430,288 kg
Our Fabrics
Cotton Stretch blend
Our Reworked Shirt is a mixed media, button-down shirt with a poplin woven front and jersey knit sleeves & back construction. Feels like a t-shirt on.
Performance Stretch
Our Dress Shirt is designed on a four-way stretch fabric with wrinkle-free, moisture wicking and anti-microbial properties. Perfect on the go.
Hear From Our Customers
“W.R.K’s lineup of 4-Way Stretch Dress Shirts, designed with maximum stretch for unrestricted movement and moisture-wicking properties, keeps me dry, comfortable and looking fresh all day.”
- Bret Hoffer, entrepreneur and owner of the Silver Fox Collective
“As an Interior Designer, I’m always on the go, so I need clothing that’s not only comfortable but also allows me to present my best self which is why I absolutely LOVE W.R.K. Their clothing allows me full comfortability in style!”
- Justin Williams, HGTV Design Star Next Gen Cast
“When it comes to dressing for the workday lately, I’ve found myself reaching for those shirts that give me all-day comfort and make me feel put together. The Reworked Shirt line from W.R.K is just that, a stylish option that gives you all-day comfort.”
- Adam Gonon, Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Gentleman’s Creative