WORKERS_Lot 806XH, Full-Back, 13.7 oz, Black Raw Denim

We've created a full-back Type 1 jacket in a rare size 46, which is large. Or rather, "we accidentally created it."

Originally, large-sized denim jackets (G-jackets) were made with a "T-back" specification, meaning they had a seam down the back, because they used narrow selvedge denim. "Yardage" is the term for the amount of fabric needed for one garment. A "full-back" is made by ignoring that yardage and eliminating the seam down the back.

Even with original pieces, I always wondered why a large-sized full-back existed instead of a T-back. Now I understand the reason. They are made by mistake. I learned this firsthand.

However, when I tried it on, I found that without the vertical stitching on the back, there was no rubbing or discomfort. So, since it's an excellent product in its own right, we're selling it.

One size. As it's raw, unsanforized fabric with no anti-twisting treatment, the finished product will be shipped in an OW (one-wash) shrunk state.

The body width and shoulder width are wide, but the sleeve length has been shortened so that the sleeves don't hang too long on someone with an average Japanese physique.

The indigo is WORKERS' standard 7x7 yarn count, re-woven with a 6-count weft, resulting in "XH (Extra Heavy)" denim.

The black is a 7x7 yarn count.
EMOT (Eastern Memphis Orleans Texas), a 100% US cotton medium-staple cotton, is used to make the "WKS-MEM7" yarn, which is spun into a WORKERS original slub shape.

When creating original denim, I wanted to know what kind of cotton was used in old L-type jeans.
So, I asked a Japanese cotton import trading company to help me visit grain majors, farmlands, and cotton sorting facilities in Memphis.

The most helpful person was a veteran employee of a grain major.

When asked, "What kind of cotton did denim fabric spinners like Cone Mills use in the past?" The answer was simply, "A blend of US cottons."

In the past, US-produced cotton was cheaper to obtain than importing it from overseas.
Furthermore, the reason for "blended cotton" was for quality stability.

Fiber length, cotton color, and the amount of cottonseed hull remaining. To ensure "the same product every year" as much as possible, blending cotton provides more stability.
If you specify a particular field or type of cotton, you're out of luck if there's a drought, flood, or pest infestation that prevents a harvest.
That's why it was "a blend of EMOT from the US."

WORKERS also uses EMOT cotton, and the slub shape of the yarn is replicated from deconstructed vintage clothing. That's what WKS-MEM7 is all about.
At the time, "US cotton, EMOT 100% 7-count yarn" was not something that yarn manufacturers produced as an original.
When we first made enough yarn for over 1000 pairs of jeans in one go, it was half anticipation and half fear, wondering if we could really produce and sell that much.

Thanks to this, WORKERS' denim has been praised for its unique softness and comfort, allowing us to continue production.
We are truly grateful to those who make it and those who buy it.

Reprinted from WORKERS official website

"I made a mistake!" says Mr. Tateno with a tear in his eye, as we received the 46-size full-back.

A full-back in size 46, which was supposed to only exist as everyone's favorite T-back.

This means it's an ultra-luxurious construction.

Considering comfort, it's definitely better to have a full-back rather than a T-back.

The sleeve length is also set to be shorter, so it's recommended for those who want a wider fit but prefer a shorter body length and sleeve length.

The images show it on a size M mannequin.

Actual size chart: Unit cm