Product Name: TCB Jeans TCB 50's JeanJacket Type 2nd
Material: 100% Cotton
Country of Origin: Japan
The TCB Jeans 50's JeanJacket has been redesigned.
It has been upgraded from the slim silhouette of the previous model to a more relaxed fit.
This is a second-type denim jacket crafted with meticulous attention to detail, from fabric to sewing and silhouette.
It is based on the paper patch of the vintage Levi's 507XX (2nd Type) owned by TCB.
With the renewal of the 50's Jacket, production of the old type has been discontinued.
Both the new relaxed fit and the slim old type offer their own unique appeal.
(Excerpt from TCB Jeans website)
The fabric is made from Zimbabwean cotton.
Zimbabwean cotton is renowned for being among the highest quality in the world within brand varieties, and is so fine that it is used for dress shirts in Europe.
Since it is harvested by hand without machinery, it is almost pesticide-free.
It has fewer damages and impurities during harvest, superior whiteness, high fiber uniformity, and is full of luster and softness.
Using this Zimbabwean cotton, yarn is spun with traditional spinning machines to produce the fabric.
This denim fabric is crafted with a focus on quality from the raw material.
The fabric used is approximately 13.5 oz (based on a 6×6 class warp and weft, roughly 6 threads per inch; note that the "class" and "roughly" indicate that because of the slub yarn, the weight and thickness are not perfectly uniform).
It is produced not by modern computerized forced methods, but by traditional spinning machine adjustments.
The characteristic "Ateri" (fading pattern) features a thick, short fall, which naturally connects into lines, showcasing the best vertical fall.
(Excerpt from TCB Jeans catalog)
The design is based on vintage denim jackets from the 1950s.
It is a second-type denim jacket with pleats and chest pockets.
It has been finished in a vintage-inspired style typical of TCB Jeans, with a timeless appeal unaffected by trends.
The front features pleats, a characteristic of the 2nd type.
Great care has been taken in the sewing of this detail.
A major feature of the 50's JeansJacket, the front pleats are sewn to replicate vintage styles, using a "Square Stitch Sewing Machine" from start to finish.
(Excerpt from TCB Jeans catalog)
The chest pockets are sewn with double-needle stitching.
They feature a distinctive "onigiri" (rice ball)-like stitch at the corners.
This stitching follows vintage techniques.
The pocket flaps are sewn without cutting the thread from the pocket seam, maintaining authenticity.
The rivets on the front pockets are positioned and sized to match vintage standards, with detailed reproduction.
The side construction varies depending on size:
- Sizes 38 and below use a single stitch.
- Sizes 40 and above use an additional piece of fabric, resulting in two stitches.
This variation in sewing method by size is a hallmark of a true factory brand.
An adjuster is attached to the side, a classic detail of the 2nd type that follows vintage design.
It allows for adjustment of about one button's width.
The buttons are original, modeled after vintage styles, engraved with the "TWO CAT BRAND" logo.
They are made of iron, allowing for enjoyable patina development over time.
The cuff buttons are single, making rolling up sleeves easy.
The rivets used on the sleeves are copper, durable, and develop a pleasing patina with age.
The jacket features extensive use of chain stitching, especially at the armholes, which are sewn with rolled seams.
Rolled seams at the armholes are complex and considered a challenging part of the manufacturing process.
The belt and cuffs are sewn with union special machines, with chain stitches running from the belt tip to the cuff, mimicking vintage construction without intermediate sewing.
The pleats at the front use selvage fabric, following vintage construction methods.
The patch is made of paper, as was standard after around 1957 when the switch from leather patches occurred.
This patch is a reproduction faithful to vintage styles.
Size / Length / Body Width / Shoulder Width / Sleeve Length
34 / 60.0 cm / 43.0 cm / 40.5 cm / 60.0 cm
36 / 61.0 cm / 45.0 cm / 42.5 cm / 61.0 cm
38 / 63.0 cm / 46.0 cm / 44.0 cm / 62.5 cm
40 / 65.0 cm / 49.0 cm / 45.0 cm / 65.0 cm
42 / 65.0 cm / 50.0 cm / 46.0 cm / 65.0 cm
44 / 65.0 cm / 52.0 cm / 48.0 cm / 65.0 cm
46 / 65.0 cm / 54.0 cm / 50.0 cm / 65.0 cm
48 / 65.0 cm / 55.0 cm / 51.0 cm / 65.0 cm
50 / 65.0 cm / 57.0 cm / 54.0 cm / 65.0 cm
Please note that the color may appear slightly different depending on your viewing environment, despite efforts to match the actual product.
Since the fabric is made to reproduce vintage styles, it may have weaving scars and irregularities.
Please understand this as part of the product's characteristics.
Slight measurement errors in sizing are also to be expected.
| Product # | TCB-32-48 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1250 g |
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