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5' 10" / 178 cm, 160 lbs / 72.5 kg - M (Shown)

Inspired by vintage French workwear jacket. Made of sashiko cotton with a texturized, woven handle, heavyweight 530 GSM. Hand-dyed using natural indigo and washed. Discharge printing lining. Workwear-inspired details. Finished with genuine horn buttons.

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5' 10" / 178 cm, 160 lbs / 72.5 kg - M (Shown)

Inspired by vintage French workwear jacket. Made of sashiko cotton with a texturized, woven handle, heavyweight 530 GSM. Hand-dyed using natural indigo and washed. Discharge printing lining. Workwear-inspired details. Finished with genuine horn buttons.

Sashiko

Sashiko (刺し子, lit. 'little stabs') is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching used for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing.

First coming into existence in the Edo period (1603–1867), sashiko embroidery was first applied to clothing out of a practical need and would have been used to strengthen the homespun clothes of olden times. Worn-out clothes were pieced together to make new garments by using simple running stitches. These clothes increased their strength with this durable embroidery. By the Meiji period (1868–1912), sashiko had been established enough to evolve into winter work in northern farming communities when it was too cold to work outside.

 

Sashiko was commonly used to reinforce already-patched clothing around points of wear, but it would also be used to attach patches to clothing, ultimately making the fabric stronger. It would also be used to layer thin fabrics to create warmth and, in the case of some garments such as the coats of firemen, to create a thick and absorbent material that would be soaked in water before carrying out duties as a fireman. Though most sashiko utilizes only a plain running stitch technique, sashiko is commonly used to create decorative and repeated embroidered patterns and may be used for purely decorative purposes, such as in the creation of quilts and embroidery samplers.

Indigo Dye

The first discovery of indigo-dyed fabric dates back to Peru, around 6000 years ago. The ancient art of natural dyeing, particularly with indigo, has its roots in China and Africa, with China being renowned for its exceptional techniques.

Unlike chemical dyes, which produce a single tone, the natural dyeing technique reveals a rich spectrum of colors. From delightful blues to cloudy grays, each plant imparts a unique hue that chemical dyes can't replicate. This characteristic lends itself to personalization, changing with wear to create a unique appearance. The process, from plant picking to creating the dye, is time-consuming. The final color is influenced by the specific parts of the plants chosen for the dye. Each dyeing process requires multiple water rinses until the color becomes solid and rich.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 17 reviews.

Customer photo review of French Indigo-Dyed Sashiko Work Jacket

Great jacket! Resist the urge to wear it out of the box. Throw it in a warm water soak for 20mins a half cup vinegar and a cup of salt to set the dye. Machine wash on cold and hang dry after that. Then wear it! It’s the best jacket I own! I’m a fan.

Customer photo review of French Indigo-Dyed Sashiko Work Jacket

Tolle Qualität zu einem fairen Preis! Der Versand verlief reibungslos und unerwartet schnell. Die Passform der Jacke fällt entsprechend der angegebenen Größe aus. Die Verarbeitung ist tadellos. Zu beachten ist lediglich, dass Dir stark abfärbt. Nach dem ersten Waschen war das dann aber kein Problem mehr. Ansonsten toller klassischer Schnitt! Absolute Empfehlung!

Fit: I was initially concerned because I fell between two sizes. I am 6', 220 pounds, and I fell between a LG and XL. I ended up going with the large, and the fit is spot on in the chest with the sleeves about 3cm too long. Overall, I am satisfied. Fabric: robust, with a soft hand feel. It is on the heavier side, which is preferable for a jacket I travel with. Design: it fits the look i was hoping for; a more formal play on a chore coat. I think the design would be more well suited with a single chest pocket but its personal preference and could be easily removed. Pockets: I like the patch pocket designs and size. The torso pockets would be more comfortable to use if placed 1.5 to 2 centimeters closer to the centerline of the jacket. Finish: bearing in mind that the jacket wad under $150.00, I am satisfied with the buy. There are threads that need to be trimmed, there is too much fabric on the chest pockets so they do not sit flush, and the cuffs are bulky with extra material. However, all these can be addressed for a minimal cost. Overall: happy with the look, feel and value for the garment.

Two major issues. First, the bleeding: the indigo dye is not set well, and it bleeds like crazy. If you don't wash it right away, it will bleed on everything. But then when you wash it, it will fade inconsistently and look a little off with splotchy spots. Second, the pockets are positioned in a very weird way, where they're too far to the sides. It's unnatural for pockets and looks funny. Another lessor issue is it's very thick, so functionally it's more of a coat than a jacket. Overall I would not recommend it

I would recommend sizing up for the average person. It’s a bit snug now, but I’m in the process of losing weight, so it should be fine by Fall/Winter.

This is a nice quality jacket, sizing is spot in and appears well made at first sight. The delivery was prompt and with tracking to see when arriving. I took on board other reviews on dye and potential to cone off garment. So similar to others soaked in salt/ vinegar, followed by gentle wash, all good so far. Why three stars, jacket colour will never match photos, i love that it will fade uniquely.

Weird fit

Good Quality. It is true to size. I sized up as a precaution to 2XL but could have gone with XL. The sleeves are boxy.

Good Quality. I sized up a size and probably didn't need to. I normally wear an XL in this kind of jacket and opted for a 2XL. I will get Tailored. The sleeves are boxy too.

Heaviervthan I expected and a bit long in the sleeves for me.

Great quality and a perfect fit! Love the jacket

It's hard to tell from the site, but this chore coat shipped from China. My experience was fine: it arrived sooner than projected and there were no tariffs or duties for me to pay, but if these are concerns for other buyers, now you know. The coat itself is handsome and the stitching seems tight and well-finished. It fit as expected, so the sizing guide is reliable. Boy, does it bleed, though. This is good news/bad news. This is what indigo does, so it supports the claim that this is indigo-dyed (which I value), but it will take a bit until it stops leaving blue everywhere I go. Soon enough, it's going to be a terrific indigo garment. When they get the corresponding vests back in stock I will go back to them without reservation.

Fits as expected with quality and weight of traditional sashiko fabric. Very pleased.

Had to exchange it for a bigger size and custom service was great.

It is an excellent piece; the fit might need some adjustment, but the garment is faultless.

The Indigo bleeds a lot. It looked like in the 5th element when they were reaching into the blue lady for the elemental stones. Other than that the jacket is a little large but some layers will help that.

Jacket arrived very promptly , long before I was expecting it with free shipping as well (I spent over the prescribed amount for such .)Superb quality, perfect fit and a beautiful dyed Indigo . Love it . Such great value and can’t wait to wear it . Steve UK