What is a Pfoad? The traditional stand-collar shirt

The Pfoad is the traditional shirt of the Alpine region. The classic Gössl Pfoad is characterised by its stand collar and a short button placket that ends in a bar tack. It is pulled on over the head and is not buttoned all the way down.

In linen or cotton, plain or striped, it accompanies the Lederhose as naturally as the Hanfhose (hemp trousers). On warm days in particular it is a light, airy choice – and for us the more beautiful alternative to the T-shirt. It is worn deliberately on its own, without Gilet and jacket.

Where does the Pfoad come from?

In Alpine usage, the word Pfoad stands for the shirt. The classic form that Gössl has taken up again is rooted in this tradition.

Its rediscovery holds a special place in our company history: at a time when shirts with turndown collars were worn above all, Gössl brought the forgotten stand collar back to the centre.

In doing so we have helped to establish the Pfoad once again as a natural companion of Tracht. It shows how well a handed-down form can still be worn today.

How do you recognise a classic Gössl Pfoad?

Three features determine its cut: the stand collar, the short button placket and the bar tack that closes it.

The stand collar sits as a narrow collar around the neck. It has no turned-down collar points and gives the Pfoad its clear line.

The button placket runs over only part of the front. Below it, the shirt remains closed. At the lower end of the placket sits the bar tack typical of Gössl – a small detail with high recognition value.

What distinguishes a Pfoad from an ordinary shirt?

A classic shirt with a turndown collar can usually be opened over the entire front. The traditional Gössl Pfoad, by contrast, has a stand collar and a short button placket with a closing bar tack. It is pulled on over the head.

We also make a clear distinction in the wearing: the Pfoad is worn casually on its own. With a Gilet we recommend a shirt. To our mind, a jacket or tie does not belong with the Pfoad either.

Not every stand-collar shirt is therefore automatically a classic Pfoad. At Gössl, the short button placket and its bar tack are just as much part of the characteristic appearance.

Can a Gössl Pfoad be given initials?

The bar tack at the end of the button placket can be embroidered with your initials. In this way the Pfoad gains a personal detail that fits discreetly into the design.

On a Gwand that is worn often, such marks have a particular charm. A familiar model becomes your own Pfoad – or a personally chosen gift.

Ask in your Gössl store about the possibilities of execution.

Which fabrics is a Pfoad made from?

At Gössl the Pfoad is available in linen and cotton. The choice of weave influences the handle, the drape and the effect of the shirt.

Linen for warm days

The Gössl Pfoad in Normandy linen is a classic for summer. The fabric brings a natural structure and a pleasantly cool handle. On our website, too, we describe Normandy linen as an airy quality for warm days. More about Normandy linen at Gössl

The lively surface goes particularly beautifully with the character of a Lederhose. With the Hanfhose, a light combination of natural fabrics arises that is easy to wear in summer.

Cotton as a versatile choice

A Pfoad in cotton adds a different handle and a different fabric effect to the selection. Depending on the model, plain or striped versions are available.

Consider not only the colour, but also the fineness and structure of the weave. In this way you will find the Pfoad that suits your Gwand and your personal feeling when wearing it.

Plain or striped: which Pfoad suits me?

A plain Pfoad has a quiet effect and can be combined in many ways. With a richly embroidered Lederhose in particular, it gives the craftsmanship of the decoration room to speak.

A striped Pfoad brings additional drawing into the Gwand. Match its colours to the Lederhose or Hanfhose and to the belt.

For a casual combination the Pfoad may well carry a pattern. What matters is that the individual models work together and that you feel comfortable in them.

How do you wear the Pfoad with the Lederhose?

Pfoad and Lederhose are a classic combination for warm days. Add a matching belt, Stutzen, the knitted calf warmers, and Haferl shoes – and the Gwand is complete.

The Pfoad needs neither Gilet nor jacket. Its stand collar, the short button placket and the characteristic bar tack come into their own most beautifully when it is worn on its own.

If you would like to combine your Lederhose with a Gilet or jacket, choose a shirt instead. This gives two independent possibilities: the casual combination with the Pfoad and the combination with shirt, Gilet and jacket.

Does a Pfoad also go with the Hanfhose?

With the Gössl Hanfhose, the Pfoad is a particularly beautiful summer companion. The Hanfhose takes up the cut of the traditional Lederhose and combines it with a textile fabric.

Together with a light Pfoad, a Gwand for warm days arises: airy, pleasant and yet well dressed. A plain version has a restrained effect; stripes give the combination a livelier note.

In this way the Pfoad can also be worn when the Lederhose stays in the wardrobe on a hot day.

Why is the Pfoad a beautiful alternative to the T-shirt?

The Pfoad combines uncomplicated wearing with a carefully designed form. Stand collar, button placket and bar tack give it character, without any further companions being necessary.

For Gössl it is therefore the more beautiful alternative to the T-shirt. It suits a relaxed summer's day just as well as the visit to the beer garden afterwards.

With its origins in Tracht it remains independent, and at the same time can be worn quite naturally every day.

How should a Pfoad fit?

A Pfoad should lie lightly and pleasantly on the body. The shoulders and sleeves must not pull, and there should be enough freedom of movement across the upper body.

When trying it on, also test putting it on and taking it off over the head. Open the button placket so that the neckline offers sufficient room.

If you would like to wear the Pfoad tucked into the Lederhose, try both on together. That way you will see whether length and width go together and whether too much fabric gathers at the waistband.

Frequent questions about the Pfoad

Is it die or das Pfoad?

At Gössl it is die Pfoad. What is meant is the traditional shirt, whose classic version we design with a stand collar and a short button placket.

Is a Pfoad buttoned all the way down?

The classic Gössl Pfoad is not buttoned all the way down. Its short button placket ends in a bar tack, and it is pulled on over the head.

Is a Pfoad worn with a Gilet?

At Gössl we recommend a shirt with the Gilet, not a Pfoad. The Pfoad is deliberately worn without Gilet and jacket. Its character lies precisely in this casual, uncomplicated way of wearing.

Which Pfoad is particularly suitable for summer?

A light Pfoad in Normandy linen is a particularly valued choice at Gössl for warm days. Cotton models are also an option, depending on the weave.

Can the Pfoad be personalised?

Yes. The bar tack can be embroidered with initials. Your Gössl store will gladly advise you on the execution.

Discover the Gössl Pfoad

Whether in linen or cotton, plain or striped: the Pfoad combines a handed-down form with the lightness of an uncomplicated summer shirt.

Discover the models in the online shop or try your Pfoad on together with a Lederhose or Hanfhose in a Gössl store.

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