{"product_id":"workers_tool-bag-medium-long-handle-black-x-black","title":"WORKERS_Tool Bag, Medium-Long Handle, Black x Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSPIRAL COMMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack after a long absence — but almost everything has changed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WORKERS TOOL BAG is back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongtime WORKERS customers may remember this one. After making its long-awaited return earlier this year, the TOOL BAG is now available in two colorways: \u003cspan\u003eEcru × Black\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan\u003eBlack × Black\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, it looks much like the original. But the canvas, sewing factory, stitching thread, label and handle webbing have all been completely updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is made from heavyweight \u003cspan\u003eNo. 4 canvas, approximately 23.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e, with even more substantial \u003cspan\u003eNo. 6 canvas, approximately 19oz\u003c\/span\u003e, used for the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously heavy-duty canvas, and that ruggedness is exactly what makes a tool bag so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag measures approximately 31cm across the bottom, 18cm deep and 30cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt widens toward the top, reaching approximately 40cm across the opening. That gives it more carrying capacity than you might expect from its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a handy exterior pocket on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here's one of the most important details: \u003cspan\u003ethe bag stands upright on its own, even when empty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side edges of the canvas are carefully folded and stitched, creating a structure that acts almost like a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the heavyweight canvas, this construction gives the bag its sturdy, self-supporting shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the handles, WORKERS tracked down the actual manufacturer of an exceptionally thick \u003cspan\u003ecotton-rayon webbing\u003c\/span\u003e, made with spun rayon, also known in Japan as \u003cspan\u003esufu\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a substantial, rugged feel, yet remains surprisingly supple — quite different from ordinary acrylic webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo handle lengths are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-Short Handle — approximately 25cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic tool bag proportion, ideal for carrying by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-Long Handle — approximately 60cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong enough to carry comfortably over the shoulder, leaving both hands free and making it especially convenient when you're carrying more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth handle lengths are available in two colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcru × Black\u003c\/span\u003e combines natural canvas with black handles, while \u003cspan\u003eBlack × Black\u003c\/span\u003e keeps everything in solid black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same bag takes on quite a different character depending on the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty canvas, substantial handles and the careful craftsmanship of a Japanese sewing factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of bag that looks best when you really put it to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper WORKERS tool bag is back, and we're happy to see it again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpiral Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCould giving up selvedge actually make a better bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier versions of the WORKERS TOOL BAG were built around the use of selvedge canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the weaving mill that originally produced that fabric eventually closed down, making it difficult to continue manufacturing the bag in the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than insisting on reproducing the original construction, WORKERS decided to take a different approach:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForget the selvedge requirement and aim for something even better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout selvedge edges, the question becomes how to finish the raw edges of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne option is to use an overlock stitch, but WORKERS chose the more demanding method of folding and stitching the fabric edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with such thick No. 4 canvas is no easy task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result, however, is more than just a clean seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese folded sections act as a structural frame, helping the bag stand upright even when completely empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seam running across the center of the bottom is another detail carried over from the earlier design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, it was a practical solution for working with narrower fabric while making use of the selvedge. This time, WORKERS deliberately retained it as part of the bag's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther details have been updated as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching uses heavy polyester thread with a surface coating designed to prevent untwisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label has changed from printed sheeting fabric to a coated fabric, allowing for sharper, more defined printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal wasn't to recreate exactly what they had made before. It was to make the best possible bag with the materials and manufacturing techniques available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of treating changes in the manufacturing environment as a setback, WORKERS turned them into an opportunity to improve the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat approach says a lot about the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WORKERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67674822705301,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0434\/3116\/6101\/files\/DSC08701.jpg?v=1791539327","url":"https:\/\/store.spiraljeans.jp\/en-wo\/products\/workers_tool-bag-medium-long-handle-black-x-black","provider":"JeansShopSpiral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}