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Nudie - Howie Hickory Chore Jacket - Blue/Offwhite
Nudie - Howie Hickory Chore Jacket - Blue/Offwhite
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Shop 26 The Tannery
3 Garlands Rd
CAN
Christchurch 8023
New Zealand
Chore jacket made in Nudie's own hickory stripe denim. The overall fit is generous, like every good worker's jacket should be. This one features big, beautifully shaped patch-on pockets and a nifty chest pocket. The hickory stripe is one of the iconic American workwear fabrics — if not the most. It was favored by railroad workers and painters as the stripes would obscure stains. The catchy but odd name is believed to refer to the fabric's hard-wearing properties; because it is tough as hickory. While it is indeed tough, it is compared to denim that's flatter and lighter in weight due to the thinner yarn and flatter 2/1 construction. Therefore, it's perfect for workwear where comfort is important.
