WORKERS Deluxe Tote Bag/ Green Body x Navy Handle

WORKERS' third tote bag for 2025. Deluxe tote. Dimensions: 34cm wide, 16cm deep, 31cm high. It's what's commonly referred to as a medium size. The handles are short and only carry by hand. I considered adding long handles, but the handles were narrow, so no matter how long they were, it would still be cramped. So, I went with the short handles. I considered adding an exterior pocket, but the gap between the handles was too narrow. Forcing one in would make it less practical as a pocket, so I ultimately left it out. The handles are a contrasting color with the body. The same fabric as the bottom is sewn onto the tape. Here too, a twin-needle sewing machine was used, folding the fabric on both sides and centering it over the tape. Equipment is everything! So, once again, I traveled to a factory in northern Kanto. Of course, it's made in Japan. No matter how many samples I see, I still can't be satisfied unless I explain these details myself. The edges of the fabric at the sides are folded and sewn in an alternating pattern. This forms the frame of the bag, allowing it to stand on its own even when empty. The body is made of No. 6 canvas. The weight is 18.9 ounces. The bottom and the area where the tape rests are made of No. 11 canvas. The weight is 12 ounces. Is the body slightly lighter than the original? However, since Japanese JIS-standard canvas and the original duck canvas have different standards, it would probably be impossible to create an exact replica without starting from scratch. When I previously developed a D. River-style oxford with a fabric store, the yarn count was not widely available in Japan. This is likely due to differences in standards, with American Tex and Japanese Tex being the standard counts. Also, it seems that the D. River-style fabric was made with an unusual "edge count" yarn, leveraging the fabric store's economies of scale. This tote bag wasn't intended to be an exact replica of the original; rather, I wanted to create something that met Japanese standards, approaching them, and in some cases even surpassing them. I believe the stitching is completely superior to the original. As you'd expect from a Japanese sewing factory. The texture of the fabric is beautiful. The tape is flexible and easy to hold. However, it is the original, and the fabric and parts are rough and tough. The stitching is rough, with a "it's fine as long as it doesn't break" attitude. That's its own charm. Different countries produce different finishes. Please take a look and see the difference. Authentic replica wear born from an overwhelming desire to explore vintage wear WORKERS is a men's wear manufacturer based in Okayama that specializes in workwear, traditional styles, and military wear. The company's president, Takashi Tateno, who likes the unique atmosphere of vintage clothing, has studied actual vintage clothing, We visit the manufacturers that made the products and even the existing buildings to research their history and documents and use them as inspiration for creating our products. All products are made in Japan, and we understand the process ourselves. We only produce our products in factories that have dedicated equipment for each process. Not only from Japan, but also from J.CREW and INVENTORY It is also attracting keen attention from companies with global recognition.