WORKERS_Deluxe Pocket Tote Bag_Dark Navy x Navy Handle_Long

The Deluxe Tote, third edition.

The changes this time are the handle attachment width and the outer pocket.

The original Deluxe Tote comes in M and L sizes, with a difference in handle attachment: the M size has a narrow attachment (no outer pocket), and the L size has a wide attachment (with an outer pocket).

This time, as an arrangement, the body is M size, while the handle attachment position and outer pocket follow the original L size specifications. In other words, the specifications have been mixed.

Accordingly, we also made two types of handles: short and long. If the original attachment width was narrow, it would be difficult to put your shoulder through, no matter how long the handle was. With the wider handle attachment, the long handle is now a very comfortable size to use.

There's one subtle change from last time. The handle tape has changed from acrylic to power-loomed cotton-staple fiber (cotton-rayon) tape, which is thicker than ever before.

As usual, we "searched high and low" and found a manufacturer (surprisingly, in our neighborhood).

What was previously unclear when dealing with accessory suppliers became perfectly clear. Even if you just say "tape," the feel changes considerably depending on the equipment and the thread.

With accessory suppliers, even within the "same" range, the looms are actually different. This time, the tape is the thickest it's ever been.

The "staple fiber" in "cotton-staple fiber" is an abbreviation for "staple fiber," which refers to "spun rayon" or "short-fiber rayon."

The size is 34cm width / 16cm depth / 31cm height. This is the so-called M size. The short handle is about 30cm, and the long handle is about 60cm.

For the handles, the same fabric as the bottom is sewn over the tape.
Here too, a two-needle sewing machine is used to fold both sides of the fabric while centering it on the tape.
Believing in the importance of equipment, I once again visited a factory in northern Kanto this time.
Of course, it's made in Japan.

After three visits, the president finally remembered my "face." He probably only vaguely remembers the brand name. But Production Manager M liked WORKERS bags so much that he bought one, so it's all good.

Having the "factory remember you" is surprisingly important. There are certain things that can't be fully described in a specification sheet, such as the tension of the thread, the neatness or roughness of the finishing. Unless they can judge that "this person would like this kind of construction," you won't get the "this is it!!!" kind of result.

At the sides, the fabric edges are folded and sewn in an alternating pattern. This forms the "bones" of the bag body, allowing it to stand on its own even when empty.

The main body is made of No. 4 canvas. In ounces, this is 20.8 oz.

The bottom and the parts on the tape are made of No. 11 canvas. In ounces, this is 12 oz.
The weight is about 600g.

With this tote bag, our intention is not to make it exactly the same as the original, but rather to "create something that approaches the original, or even surpasses it in some aspects, according to Japanese standards."

I believe the neatness of the stitching completely surpasses the original. As expected, a Japanese sewing factory.
The fabric weave is also beautiful. The tape is flexible and easy to hold.

However, the original has its own charm in the roughness and toughness of its fabric and parts, and the "as long as it doesn't break" roughness of its sewing. That, too, is a unique quality.

Different countries, different finishes. Please take a look at these differences.

Reprinted from WORKERS official website

WORKERS Deluxe Tote

The WORKERS Deluxe Tote has been extremely popular since its long-awaited release.

This model is a special specification that combines the traditional M-size body with the outer pocket and handle attachment position used in the L-size.

By widening the handle attachment, it is now easier to carry over the shoulder with both short and long handles, significantly improving practicality.

The main body uses No. 4 canvas, equivalent to 20.8oz.

No. 11 canvas, equivalent to 12oz, is used for the bottom and handle reinforcement sections, achieving high durability while maintaining a light weight of approximately 600g.

The handle tape has also been updated this time.

Instead of conventional acrylic tape, we are now using cotton-staple fiber (cotton-rayon) tape woven on a power loom.

It is thick yet soft, with a texture that you can feel the difference in the moment you grasp it.

Furthermore, the side sections are sewn by folding the fabric edges alternately, creating a structure where the bag itself has a frame.

It stands easily on its own even when empty, contributing to its ease of use in daily life.

The beautiful stitch work is carefully crafted at a Japanese sewing factory.

This is a WORKERS masterpiece that retains the rugged charm of an American tote while incorporating Japan's high sewing technology and material selection.