Tanuki has created this beautiful jacket using the renowned Zetto fabric, paying homage to its origins from a texture and dye technique developed over 15 years ago. Today, the Zetto fabric stands as an evolved and refined version of its predecessor, offering an unparalleled denim experience.

Milled on the very same original shuttle loom that birthed its inception, this fabric remains exclusive and exceptionally limited in production. Tanuki has carefully selected Texan cotton as the foundation, ensuring a sturdy yet comfortable base for the distinctive irregular surface that defines Zetto denim. This Texan cotton is renowned for its ruggedness, gradually softening with each wear to provide a unique, personalized fit unlike any other fiber. Up until a few years ago, three shuttle looms had the capability to manufacture the fabric. However, after the catastrophic rains in Japan in 2018, two of them were destroyed, leaving only a single shuttle loom in the world that can weave this fantastic denim. Once the last loom stops working, we will never see this fabric again.

Tanuki's commitment to quality extends to the dyeing process, with each yarn meticulously rope-dyed and dipped six times in pure indigo. However, their technique deviates slightly, with quicker dips resulting in a subtle, lighter blue tone. This nuanced approach allows the underlying weft to subtly reveal itself, creating dynamic visual depth in the fabric.

The final touch comes from the distinctive yellowish ecru weft, lending a vintage sepia hue that adds character and a nostalgic feel. The combination of the Texas cotton base, intricate dyeing process, and unique weft results in a denim fabric that is not only visually captivating but also promises unparalleled comfort and durability.

This exclusive piece is a modified Type II jacket, offering extra length to accommodate convenient hand warmer pockets, providing both style and practicality. Additionally, it features interior pockets for added functionality, allowing you to carry your essentials with ease.

Despite being a Japanese jacket, like most Tanuki garments, we find the sizing of this Type II to be more Western than Japanese. If you usually wear a size M in American jackets, you'll find a suitable fit with this jacket in size 40 (M). However, as always, we recommend consulting our size chart for the perfect fit. It is unsanforized but once washed, so there will be no shrinkage.

The Tanuki brand was established in 2016 in Okayama Prefecture. It comprises a small group of great artisans who are passionate about denim and boast more than 30 years’ experience in other brands in the industry. If there is something that characterizes Tanuki garments in addition to its modern cuts, it is the quality and variety of its fabrics, with prime importance given to the best cottons, natural indigo and the application of different types of tension on the shuttle looms when producing the fabrics.

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• 14oz unsanforized Japanese selvedge denim. It is a one-wash version so expect no shrinkage
• 100% cotton
• Type II fit
• Two chest pockets
• Warp: pure indigo dyed / Weft: ecru
• Slubby, uneven and hairy texture
• Low-tension weave applied on the shuttle loom
• Selvedge line colour: electric blue
• Custom copper buttons
• Custom vegetable tanned deerskin leather patch
• Japanese extra-durable herringbone cotton-lined fabric in handwarmer pockets
• Inner pockets
• Electric blue buttonholes
• Made in Okayama, Japan by Japanese denim craftsmen

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