Iron Heart's classic work shirt, made from a 12oz dobby loom woven cloth with Sashiko thread stitching. Dating back to the 17th century, Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese folk embroidery used for both decorative and functional reinforcement of fabrics. With a translation meaning “little stabs”, the technique involves a running stitch which creates aesthetically pleasing geometric patterns in a piece of cloth, simultaneously reinforcing the weave for added durability. When intertwined with their heavyweight dobby cloth, the result is an incredibly intricate weave with a deeply textured, yet soft and pliable hand. A fabric full of character, the warp threads are indigo rope dyed - meaning that the color will fade with wear and washing - whilst the weft yarns and Sashiko thread are cheese and reactive dyed respectively and won’t fade.
- Made in Japan
- Work shirt
- 12oz dobby cloth with Sashiko stitching
- 100% cotton
- Indigo rope dyed warp - will fade with wear and washing
- Indigo cheese dyed weft - no color loss to be expected
- Reactive dyed Sashiko thread - no color loss to be expected
- Tonal stitching
- Black four hole buttons
- Classic patch pockets with button fastenings and pen holder
- Single and double needle stitch construction
- Straight back yoke
- Felled internal seams
- Side seam gussets with chainstitch run-off
- Red bobbin thread
- One-washed - no shrinkage expected