WORKERS_Deluxe Railroad Jacket_12 oz, Grey Back Indigo Herringbone

SPIRAL COMMENT

The ultimate coverall jacket, just the way WORKERS always imagined it.

“A jacket I had to make, so I wouldn't have any regrets.”

That was the idea behind the WORKERS Deluxe Railroad Jacket.

With a deep appreciation for vintage American workwear, WORKERS set out to create its own ideal coverall, putting everything it loves about these old jackets into one very special piece.

This version is made from 12oz Grey Back Indigo Herringbone, a fabric with a particularly interesting character.

When you think of indigo herringbone, you might imagine a clearly visible zigzag pattern. But this one is a little different.

By using grey mélange yarns for the weft, WORKERS has created a deeper, more subdued indigo shade that almost conceals the herringbone pattern.

At first glance, it looks almost like solid indigo fabric. Look closely, though, and you'll find the subtle herringbone texture hiding beneath the surface.

And the really exciting part is what happens next.

As you wear and wash the jacket, the indigo gradually fades, revealing the herringbone stripes little by little.

I love denim that develops character with age, but the idea of a hidden pattern slowly emerging over time is something especially appealing.

The design draws inspiration from classic American railroad jackets, with a substantial four-pocket layout, a chin strap, heavy cotton stitching, and custom brass change buttons.

Every detail has been carefully considered, right down to the shape and placement of the pockets.

One of my favorite things about this jacket is the combination of deep indigo, contrasting white stitching, and warm brass buttons.

It already looks fantastic when new, but just imagine how those seams and pocket edges will develop with years of wear.

That's the sort of thing that gets me excited!

Despite its substantial 12oz fabric, it still has that easygoing, practical character that makes a coverall such a pleasure to wear.

Naturally, it looks great with jeans, but I'd also love to see it paired with chinos or natural-colored work pants.

This isn't a jacket that reaches its full potential the day you buy it.

It's one that becomes more interesting, more personal, and more beautiful with every year you wear it.

Spiral Note

The Coverall WORKERS Always Wanted to Make

The Deluxe Railroad Jacket represents WORKERS' interpretation of the ultimate rugged American coverall.

Rather than simply reproducing a vintage garment, WORKERS deliberately went beyond the original specifications, choosing heavier fabric, thicker stitching, and specially developed components to create the substantial character it had always envisioned.

The Grey Back Indigo Herringbone fabric was custom woven in 12oz, using 100% cotton.

Grey mélange weft yarns give the indigo a muted, sophisticated appearance while making the herringbone pattern less visible when new.

As the fabric fades through wear and washing, the distinctive stripes gradually become more apparent.

Even the buttons were developed specifically for this jacket.

The brass change buttons are produced by BUTTON WORKS, featuring a raised cat's paw motif inspired by the crown emblem found on vintage CROWN workwear buttons.

Capturing that same dimensional, sculpted appearance in a tiny paw print was an important part of the design.

The tack buttons are custom-made by YKK, with a hammered finish, lettering positioned close to the outer edge, and a raised central rim.

On the inside, a printed label featuring the cat's paw design takes inspiration from vintage CROWN advertising.

The chest carries an all-cotton woven WORKERS label, made with a cotton base and red cotton lettering to recreate the distinctive fuzzy texture of old workwear labels.

Other thoughtful details include three-button cuffs, a chin strap, and chest pockets with slightly softened corners and a practical pen slot.

Cotton thread is used throughout the stitching, and the jacket is manufactured in Japan.

Each jacket is supplied one-washed.

From the specially woven fabric to the smallest button and label, this is a jacket built around the details its designer always wanted to see.

A truly deluxe coverall, in every sense of the word.