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21oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Superblack (Fades To Grey)

£394.00

IH-526-SBG
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Our modified Type III jacket—complete with handwarmer and internal pockets—made from 21oz "Superblack Fades To Grey" (SBG) selvedge denim. Heavyweight, yet soft and breathable, this variation of our signature denim is woven using a blend of sulphur and reactive dyed yarns. As the fabric ages, the sulphur-dyed warp will slowly fade to grey, while the reactive-dyed weft will retain its jet black tone, resulting in the high contrast fade characteristics that SBG denim is renowned for. 

 Please note that the fit of this jacket differs from other modified Type IIIs in our lineup. Originally, this run was intended to debut a brand-new model based on the same cut as our signature IH-526PJ. However, due to a production mix-up, we inadvertently re-ran our original SBG Type III jacket from 2016.
 The combination of an older pattern and shrinkage from the denim after one-washing results in a fit that sits somewhere in between our traditional and modern trucker styles. This means the body length is similar to our traditional IHJ-526J, with a slightly fuller fit in the body and arms. While this wasn’t an intentional design choice and won’t work for all body types, it’s a “happy accident” for those who love the boxier, vintage aesthetic and fit of early Levi’s Type III or Lee Storm Rider jackets. That said, if you just prefer a contemporary, slim-fitting jacket, this may not be the ideal choice for you. Don’t worry, though—we’re already planning a future SBG denim run to feature our most recent Type III pattern.

Product Description

Made In Japan

- Designed by Shinichi Haraki, handmade by WORKS INC. in Japan

21oz Japanese Selvedge Denim - Superblack-Fades-To-Grey (SBG)

- 100% cotton

- Woven with a double twisted weft yarn

- Black sulphur-dyed warp / black reactive-dyed weft

- Right-hand twill weave
- The warp yarns of this denim will fade to grey through wear and washing, while the fade-resistant weft will remain black

Cut & Features


- Inspired by the iconic Levi’s Type III trucker jacket

- Slightly longer than traditional body length
- Flap-down chest pockets

- Handwarmer pockets, the construction of which creates two internal pockets
- Dual hem cinches

Hardware & Construction

- Iron Heart branded tack button fastenings

- Poly/cotton stitching
- Single and double needle chainstitch construction
- Internal felled seams

Model Sizing

Model Rudi wears Large

Fabric Focus

Sanforized & One-Washed

- Sanforization is a post-weave mechanical process which removes most potential shrinkage from a fabric before garment construction
- To further reduce the risk of shrinkage, we wash the completed garment in an aggressive industrial washing machine. This process removes virtually all potential shrinkage.
- No further shrinkage is expected when washed according to our care guidelines

Care Guidelines

- We recommend washing this garment at 30°C with a low (or no) spin cycle. Hang dry, do not tumble dry

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