WORKERS Bal Collar Coat, Harris Tweed Mix Check

Spiral Comment

The Bal Collar Coat from WORKERS has arrived, crafted from traditional British Harris Tweed wool.

There's a rather interesting story behind this year's production. WORKERS had been considering taking a break from making coats, but requests from retailers convinced them to produce another collection.

"Some customers choose a WORKERS coat as their one essential winter coat."

It was this sentiment that brought the Bal Collar Coat back for another season. With its timeless, understated design, it's the kind of coat you can enjoy wearing for many years, regardless of changing trends.

The coat measures just over 90 cm in length, striking a comfortable balance between too long and too short. It's designed to be worn over a tailored jacket, chunky sweater, denim jacket, or even a hooded sweatshirt.

Its generously proportioned silhouette allows plenty of room for layering without feeling restrictive, wrapping you comfortably in warmth throughout the winter months.

The outer fabric is 9.5oz Harris Tweed, made from 100% wool. It has a substantial, textured feel, while the Mix Check pattern features an intricate combination of colored yarns that creates wonderful depth and character.

Harris Tweed is known for its distinctly coarse, slightly rugged texture when new. With regular wear, the fabric gradually softens and becomes more comfortable, developing a natural character all its own.

The body is lined with 100% cotton twill, while the sleeves feature smooth polyester twill lining, making it easier to slip the coat on and off over heavier layers.

Rather than using pass-through pockets that allow access to the pockets of the clothing underneath, WORKERS has chosen conventional pocket bags. It's a practical detail designed with everyday use in mind.

From casual denim and workwear to more refined outfits with a tailored jacket, this coat is versatile enough for all kinds of winter occasions.

With the price of Harris Tweed continuing to rise, even WORKERS has expressed concern about how much longer they can continue producing coats using this traditional fabric.

At Spiral, we've selected the Harris Tweed Mix Check, with its beautifully layered colors and rich texture.

A winter classic you'll look forward to wearing year after year. We hope it becomes a cherished part of your wardrobe for many winters to come.

Only one coat in size 36 remains in stock after selling out remarkably quickly. Don't miss your chance!

Spiral Note

What Makes Harris Tweed So Special?

Harris Tweed is a traditional woolen fabric produced in the Outer Hebrides, an island group off the northwest coast of Scotland.

It's much more than simply a Scottish tweed. The Harris Tweed name and its production requirements are legally protected under the Harris Tweed Act of 1993.

To be officially recognized as Harris Tweed, the fabric must be made from pure virgin wool, handwoven by islanders at their homes, and dyed, spun, and finished in the Outer Hebrides.

In other words, the name Harris Tweed itself represents both a specific place of origin and a traditional method of production.

For this coat, WORKERS has selected a 9.5oz Harris Tweed.

Although relatively lightweight by Harris Tweed standards, once made into a full-length coat, the fabric still has the reassuring weight and substance you would expect from genuine wool tweed.

When new, the fabric has a distinctly coarse and firm texture. As you wear it, the fibers gradually settle and soften, developing a more comfortable and familiar feel.

Another appealing feature of the Mix Check is the complexity of its colors. From a distance, the pattern appears relatively subdued, but up close, you can appreciate the interplay of different colored yarns and the dimensional texture of the weave.

Harris Tweed isn't necessarily about being lightweight or exceptionally soft.

Its substantial feel, distinctive texture, and the way it develops with wear are all part of its appeal.

A brand-new wool coat certainly has its charm, but there's something especially satisfying about a coat that has been worn for years and gradually become your own.

With rising raw material prices and manufacturing costs, continuing to produce garments using traditional fabrics like Harris Tweed is becoming increasingly challenging.

That makes a coat like this all the more worth appreciating while it's still available.

Product Specifications
Brand: WORKERS
Product Name: Bal Collar Coat, Harris Tweed Mix Check
Outer Fabric: 100% Wool, 9.5oz Harris Tweed
Body Lining: 100% Cotton Twill
Sleeve Lining: 100% Polyester Twill
Buttons: Urea Resin
Sewing Thread: Polyester Spun Thread
Details: Bal Collar, Conventional Pocket Bags
Country of Origin: Made in Japan
Price: ¥93,500 (Including Japanese Consumption Tax)

Please note that natural variations in wool texture, slight fuzziness, weave irregularities, and the distribution of colored yarns may occur between individual garments.

Actual product colors may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions and monitor settings.

Measurements may vary slightly between individual garments due to fabric characteristics and manufacturing tolerances.