Japan Blue Jeans Type 2 Denim Jacket - 16oz Selvedge

Japan Blue builds this 16oz selvedge around chamen, a naturally brown cotton, in the warp. Dyed with pure indigo, that brown base gives the blue a warmer depth, and as the jacket wears in the fades come through with a soft, earthy tone rather than a stark white. The weft is packed tight, so the cloth has real body and holds its shape from day one.

The Type II pattern arrived in the 1950s, when the denim jacket picked up a second chest pocket and a cleaner front. It is the version most people picture when they think of a jean jacket. At this weight it works as a proper outer layer, structured enough to wear over a flannel shirt through a Melbourne winter.

Expect a firm break-in. Give it a season of regular wear and the creases at the elbows and cuffs will start to set. It sits well with heavier Japan Blue jeans or Momotaro's #100 Classic Straight in 15.7oz.