So on uncle Jacks recomendation I got in touch with a friend of mine in America and asked  him to get hold of a couple of Brooks Brothers shirts.

he sent me two .

1. white button down collar label  BB est. 1818 says original polo shirt (polo?)- traditional fit non iron all cotton- made in malaysia.

2.pink button down collar label says BB 346 all supima cotton- made in malaysia.

he says he got them at a brooks brothers outlet.

Has he made a mistake is this what I should have expected?

I`m sure I heard mention that they were made in the US.

I`ve briefly tried them on and first impressions are that I like- the non iron seems a bit stiffer than the Pink  ( something in the manufacturing process that makes it non iron I suppose)

they are a little "blousier" than I am used to - but I don`t think this will be a problem.( kind of hides my- stockyness- which I  quite like)

thanks for the heads up Jack - it`s still appreciated wether you are still Uncle Jack or not.