£310.00
As archetypal as it gets - the Type III Denim Jacket is immortal. Developed in the early 1960s, the Type III became the defining silhouette of Denim blousons, famously dubbed the ‘Trucker Jacket’ due to being favored by truckers who enjoyed its short silhouette that didn’t get in the way whilst seated for hours on end. Whether you’re drawn to the ‘knife’ seams that taper to the waist or the dual chest pockets, it’s hard not to love this classic silhouette and its rock ‘n’ roll aura.
This selvedge denim from esteemed mill Nihon Menpu is pigment dyed which is a non permanent colour, designed to fade rapidly so expect high contrast fades just as an indigo jacket would. We recommend washing separately and drying flat as the colour will leak.
Paying homage to the jacket’s 1960s roots, we chose to construct the black rendition of our Type III Denim Jacket from a super compact 14.5oz black x black selvedge denim complete with redline, honest to it's rocks and roll roots.
A short, fitted body with regular shoulder and sleeve width, a point collar, and cinch-tab adjusting waistband. The dual chest pockets and hems fasten with donut buttons, whilst the placket is fitted with proprietary Dawson-branded buttons.
Available only in limited numbers, each Type iii jacket is made in the Dawson Garage with Union Special chain stitching, Reese 101 buttonholes.

At Dawson Denim, each item is expertly crafted in Japan before being checked and shipped from our location in East Sussex, Great Britain. All our goods are produced in limited batches, ensuring the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. We aim to dispatch all orders within one week of purchase.
UK Orders: Shipped via Royal Mail Tracked, with an estimated delivery time of 2-3 days.
International Orders: Typically arrive within 7-10 days, depending on the destination and local postal services.
Please note that shipping costs do not include duties or taxes imposed by individual countries. Any additional charges will be the responsibility of the recipient.
If you have any questions about your order, feel free to get in touch.
Category: BLACK SELVEDGE, Jackets, New in, SELVEDGE, TYPE III
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