{"product_id":"cat-head-jacket-green-apple-cords","title":"Cat Head Jacket Green Apple Cords","description":"\u003cp\u003eA few years ago, we created a corduroy fabric based on a vintage \"3rd Type\" jacket.\u003cbr\u003eThis time, we’ve produced that fabric again and tailored it into our \"Cat Head\" jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I first arrived in Kojima, I took for granted that this fabric could be produced anytime; before I knew it, however, it had become difficult to manufacture.\u003cbr\u003eEspecially with wool blends and corduroys—even more so than with denim—I sometimes find myself wondering: \"How many more years will we be able to make this in Japan?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, there were fabrics known as \"Levi's-style corduroy\"—materials so readily available that there was no need to go through the trouble of creating them from scratch.\u003cbr\u003eYet, when I actually went looking for them, I found that the specific fabrics I wanted had already been discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps it’s human nature to want to make something *more* once you realize how difficult it has become. \u003cbr\u003eThat is how TCB’s corduroy line began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the original inspiration was a vintage \"3rd Type\" jacket, we deliberately chose not to replicate that style last time.\u003cbr\u003eThinking that a \"WWII-era base\" (S40s style) would be easier for everyone to coordinate with their outfits, we released it as the \"S40s Cords.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this time, we’ve added another twist.\u003cbr\u003eWe chose the \"Cat Head\" coverall jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is emerald green—a shade that rivals salmon pink in popularity among vintage collectors.\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you enjoy this color—reminiscent of vintage \"3rd Type\" jackets—in the form of a coverall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt TCB, we’ve decided to call this specific shade \"Green Apple.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile coveralls are workwear, I believe that depending on how you style them, they can exude a certain elegance, almost like a suit jacket.\u003cbr\u003eI feel that using corduroy this time has helped bring out that refined quality even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond just the look, the tactile warmth of corduroy is another one of its charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou often see corduroy used on the collars of blanket-lined coveralls.\u003cbr\u003eI love that soft sensation against the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis time, we’ve applied that texture to the entire jacket.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you slip it on during a winter morning, I hope you feel that soft warmth before the chill of the air hits you. You might even catch a glimpse of it when you slip your hands into the pockets.\u003cbr\u003eI hope this garment allows you to fully appreciate the qualities of the corduroy—qualities that might otherwise only be noticed around the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ Fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adjusted the yarn thickness and weave density to closely replicate the texture of vintage corduroy.\u003cbr\u003eThe wale count is \"14-wale\" (14 ribs per inch), matching the vintage original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we considered using 100% cotton, we ultimately opted for a blend of 85% cotton and 15% polyester after unraveling a vintage sample and analyzing its composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e□ Dyeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliberated between sulfur dyeing and reactive dyeing. Our goal was not to create a fabric that looks \"used\" right off the rack, but rather one that gradually develops a vintage character through wear and washing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe felt that sulfur dyeing would produce a strong \"used\" look after just a single wash, resulting in an aesthetic that differed from our vintage reference.\u003cbr\u003eThat is why we chose reactive dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you wear the garment in, raised areas—such as the seams where puckering occurs—will gradually fade to white. That is the kind of aging process we aim to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TCB JEANS","offers":[{"title":"34","offer_id":67641356091699,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":67641356124467,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":67641356157235,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":67641356190003,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"42","offer_id":67641356222771,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":67641356255539,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0282\/8333\/8857\/files\/L1001992_0f14ff82-a78b-43c9-8298-cbc7fafd8fe0.jpg?v=1791610822","url":"https:\/\/tcbjeans.myshopify.com\/products\/cat-head-jacket-green-apple-cords","provider":"TCB JEANS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}