Posts tagged black bear brand jackets

Sailors noticed that wet sails pulled better, and a cloth was born out of it. Josh Sirlin on the history of waxed cotton and the Black Bear Brand wax canvas jackets.

Craft & Materials, Fabric, Fabric Guide, Heritage, jackets, made in usa, outerwearJosh SirlinSeptember 13, 2026waxed canvas, waxed cotton history, wax canvas jacket, quilted jacket, mens outerwear, black bear brand jacketsComment

The Chore Coat: The Most Useful Jacket Ever Made

Born on French farms, stolen by artists, and still the most useful jacket you can own. Josh Sirlin on the chore coat, and the Harris Tweed version he dreamed about for years.

Craft & Materials, Heritage, Jackets, Style & HeritageJosh SirlinJuly 19, 2026chore coat, chore coat history, french work jacket, wool chore coat, harris tweed jacket, black bear brand jacketsComment