Our western-style pocketed CPO 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 our 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 colour 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
  • Western-style CPO shirt
  • 12oz dobby cloth with Sashiko stitching
  • 100% cotton
  • Indigo rope dyed warp - will fade with wear and washing
  • Indigo cheese dyed weft - no colour loss to be expected
  • Reactive dyed Sashiko thread - no colour loss to be expected
  • Tonal stitching
  • Iron Heart branded snaps 
  • Western-style flap patch pockets with snap fastenings
  • Twill-lined side hand warmer pockets
  • Single and double needle stitch construction
  • Western-style front and back yokes
  • Felled internal seams
  • Side seam gussets with chainstitch run-off
  • Red bobbin thread
  • One-washed - no shrinkage expected