Chore Jacket - Bedford Weave - Navy

Named after the town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a famous 19th century textile manufacturing city, is a durable fabric that resembles corduroys. The weave has faint lengthwise ridges, but without the filling yarns that make the distinct wales characteristic of corduroy. Flexible and resistant, it's ideal for mid-season jackets/overshirts. The jacket retains the brand’s utilitarian spirit, with precise stitching and classic details, reimagined in a new fabric. Since it’s unlined, it allows for garments to be worn underneath. It hides an interior breast pocket and the straight hem and regular fit ensure you won’t feel constricted if/when you happen to wear a thick button-down with it. 

• Bedford Weave
• Regular fit
• Unstructured construction
• Point collar
• Two waist patch pockets
• Left breast patch pocket 
• Interior pocket
• Model #2C55/5
• 100% Cotton
• Made in France

Note, sizes in brackets denote brands' size: Small (42), Medium (44), Large (46), XL (48), XXL (50).

The chore jacket was originally a garment worn by farmhands during chilly mornings on the job. The boxy number had the look of a loose fitting shirt, only it was heavier and more durable, making it ideal for layering and fighting off the elements. Today, many menswear designers have taken the work jacket, given it a trim and a bit of fine-tuning, and released a more style-focused version. Vetra still cuts and sews their garments in France using the same traditional methods and materials they did many years ago.