Panelled-Pocket Jacket — Wool/Hemp/Silk Twill

Our panelled-pocket jacket is cut from a woven twill blend of wool, hemp, and silk from Lanificio Bottoli, an Italian woolen mill founded in 1861, that is part of its eco-friendly, undyed collection. We lined the jacket with a Japanese cotton sateen that has a subtle sheen and enough slickness to throw it over any top. The jacket is unstructured and works well as a layering piece or on its own in temperate weather.

The undyed fabric reads as a two-tone twill. The taupe wool yarns stand alone, whereas the hemp and silk yarns are twisted together to create a two-ply, off-white yarn. Once dyed with lac (an insect dye), the various fibers create a complex burgundy palette.

Note that slight variations in color may occur among dye lots and are attendant to the natural dye process.

- made in USA of Italian fabric (Lanificio Bottoli)

- welted loop closures at wrists (adjustable) and neck

- garment dyed by hand in NYC

- pre-shrunk

- self: 46% wool / 30% hemp / 24% silk (300 gsm)

- lining: 100% cotton sateen

- drawstring: 100% cotton herringbone

- corozo buttons

- dyed with lac (kerria lacca)

- mordanted with oak gall tannin extract and aluminum acetate

View our Info & Process and Glossary pages for more information on natural dyes.

- hand wash only in warm water with a pH neutral detergent / hang or lay flat to dry / iron low as needed

- do not bleach

- unevenness in dye uptake and gradations of hues are beautiful, distinctive, and intrinsic to the natural dye process

- naturally dyed clothing may transfer color before the first wash or two; until then, avoid contact with light colored objects and surfaces

View our pages on Care and Features for more information.