UES MFG.CO. - 17oz Type I Selvedge Denim Jacket [W901-Z]

UES MFG.CO.’s W901-Z takes the classic Type I denim jacket and builds it from the same heavyweight 17oz selvedge denim used for the brand’s 400-Z jeans. The fabric has a noticeably slubby, irregular surface created by thick cotton yarns, giving the jacket plenty of texture even before the indigo begins to fade. At 17oz, it has considerably more weight and structure than a traditional midweight denim jacket, but the unsanforized construction allows the natural softness and bulk of the cotton yarn to remain intact.

UES uses unsanforized kibata denim, meaning the fabric has not undergone the industrial shrinkproofing process commonly used on modern denim. The jacket is then one washed before sale, taking out much of the initial shrinkage while allowing the fabric to twist and settle naturally. Slight twisting through the body and sleeves is intentional and part of the character UES wants from the denim rather than something engineered out during production.

The design follows the early Type I jacket formula with a single chest pocket, front pleats and a rear buckle back adjuster. Redline selvedge is used generously throughout the construction, appearing along the front facing, waistband and cuffs. Enamel shank buttons, copper rivets and a branded leather patch continue the vintage workwear influence without distracting from the denim itself.

The real appeal will come with wear. The combination of heavy yarn, irregular texture and indigo should gradually produce stronger contrast through the elbows, cuffs, pocket, seams and front pleats while the initially rigid 17oz fabric softens around the wearer. Paired with the matching 400-Z jeans or worn on its own, the W901-Z is a substantial interpretation of one of the earliest denim jacket silhouettes, designed to become considerably more personal over time.

Made in Japan.

Key Features

• UES MFG.CO. W901-Z

• 17oz Type I Selvedge Denim Jacket

• 100% cotton

• 17oz Japanese selvedge denim

• Same denim used for UES 400-Z jeans

• Heavyweight slubby texture

• Unsanforized kibata denim

• One washed

• Intentional twisting and irregularity from the unsanforized fabric

• Classic Type I construction

• Single chest pocket

• Front pleats

• Rear buckle back size adjuster

• Redline selvedge ID

• Selvedge used along front facing, waistband and cuffs

• Enamel shank buttons

• Copper rivets

• Branded leather patch

• Designed to develop high contrast indigo fading

• Made in Japan

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Fabric & Care: Made from 100% cotton 17oz unsanforized selvedge denim with a heavily textured, slubby surface. The jacket has been one washed to remove much of the initial shrinkage and allow the fabric to settle naturally. Some twisting through the body and sleeves is intentional and characteristic of the unsanforized kibata denim. Expect the indigo to gradually lighten around the elbows, cuffs, pocket, seams, pleats and other high contact areas. Wash cold with similar dark colours and hang dry. Indigo transfer may occur, particularly while the jacket is new.

Fit: Built around the classic Type I silhouette with a relatively boxy body and adjustable buckle back. The fabric has already been one washed, so much of the initial shrinkage has occurred, although some additional movement is possible with heat. UES sizing generally runs smaller than typical North American sizing, so we recommend comparing our garment measurements with a denim jacket you already own before selecting your size.

UES W901-Z 17oz Type I Selvedge Denim Jacket, made in Japan from unsanforized slubby denim with redline selvedge and a buckle back.

Unsanforized denim, one washed at the factory. Minimal further shrinkage with a cold wash and hang dry.

These figures are estimates. Fabric, fit, and care all affect how a garment settles, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Garment measurements taken flat before wash. Compare against a piece you already own and love.

Canada: free Standard shipping over $300 CAD, otherwise $19.99 in BC and $24.99 to the rest of Canada. Express is $33 flat. Tracked courier, 1 to 4 business days.

United States: free Standard shipping over $350 USD, otherwise $25.99 USD. Express is $30 USD.

Returns: read our Return Policy for full details on returns and exchanges.

Wear for as long as you can before the first wash. Cold soak, hang dry in shade, never tumble dry. Full guide in our Journal.