WORKERS Cotton RAF Sweater, Navy

This is a series of knitwear that looks like sweaters but is actually made of cotton. It looks like a sweater, but the best thing about it is that you can wash it every day without worry. The body is made of extra-thick jersey fabric. The knitting method is the same as for T-shirt fabric, but by inserting many strands of extra-thick yarn into the knitting needles, it has the thickness of a low-gauge sweater. This year, there is no brushed lining. Saddle Shoulder in particular was designed with wearing a shirt underneath in mind. Not having brushed lining makes it easier to wear as the inside does not snag. However, brushed lining is warmer. This is a trade-off, so we try to subtly change the specifications every year. The RAF Sweater is modeled after the Royal Air Force roll neck sweater. This one is designed to be worn over a T-shirt or an inner long-sleeved T-shirt, so the M size has a chest width of about 56cm. The size is designed to be worn neatly under a denim jacket or jacket. Both the neck and cuffs have a folded-over, and the ribbing is "full-needle," meaning there are no ridges. Compare it to the needle-removed ribbing of the Saddle Shoulder. When the sample was washed and sun-dried, the length shrank by 1-2 cm. The width remained almost unchanged. Therefore, the products delivered will be unwashed. The dimensions in the table below are based on measurements taken after washing and sun-drying.
Body: 100% cotton, 16/2 yarn, double-ply, 4-count class, 14oz jersey knit, brushed finish. Rib: 100% cotton, flat-knit attachment.


COLOR: NAVY
M
Bust 56cm
Shoulder width: 48 cm
Length: 68 cm
Sleeve length 60cm
L
Bust 60cm
Shoulder width: 49 cm
Length: 69 cm
Sleeve length 60cm

Authentic replica clothing born from an overwhelming passion for vintage wear.
WORKERS is a menswear manufacturer based in Okayama, focusing on workwear, traditional, and military styles.
Takashi Tateno, the representative who loves the unique atmosphere of vintage clothing, has researched actual vintage clothing.
We visit the manufacturers where the products were made and even the existing buildings to research their history and documents, using them as inspiration for our product development.
All products are made in Japan, and I understand the process myself.
Production is carried out only in factories equipped with specialized equipment for each stage of the process.
It's attracting a lot of attention not only from Japan, but also from globally recognized companies like J.CREW and INVENTORY.