No, no, I was hoping it might get a little warmer, but somehow snow is fluttering down again today, and it looks like the cold days will continue for a while yet.
However, we are already halfway through February, and it might be a bit daunting to buy new winter outerwear now.
But we can't let that stop us—new apparel has arrived from swrve.
It had been announced since last year and I was curious about it, but since the scheduled arrival was around February, I was debating whether or not to place an order. But I finally took the plunge and ordered it.
Well, it has arrived, and I’m so excited because it’s better than I expected! So that being said...
Let me calm down and introduce it to you.
swrve
wax cotton riding jkt ¥36750
color:black
size:xs/s/m
made in england
Waxed cotton—a fabric that would likely never be used for cycling apparel.
In short, it’s a cotton fabric infused with wax and oil, something often used in hunting gear back in the day. Because it is highly water-repellent and an extremely tough material, it was even used for motorcycle jackets and bike wear at the time.
Well, nowadays there are all sorts of highly functional fabrics, so the need for this has diminished, but even so, it is still favored for various reasons—the fact that it's traditional, and the way it develops character as you wear it in.
It’s true that it’s not exactly comfortable to wear, given its weight, the sticky feeling when you touch it, and the unique smell of the oil, but for some reason, when you’re wearing it, you start to like those very things.
It has an aura that just makes you want to look cool.
By the way, the cap I’m wearing is from our own welldone!
It has a chest pocket with a water-resistant zip
and an inner pocket as well.
The liner is made of a thin wool flannel.
The back pocket has enough capacity to hold even a CYCLOCROSS MAGAZINE.
There’s also a pocket on the arm, and the zips at the cuffs not only keep the wind out but also give the jacket a sharper silhouette.
There is also ventilation under the arms.
It doesn't have great breathability, so even the smallest things make a difference in comfort.
Oh, right, I’m sure many of you are worried about how to handle this kind of thing, especially regarding laundry.
So, what should you do? Well...
Surprisingly, the laundry tag says everything is a no-no; just brush off dirt or wipe it down with a damp cloth!
Yes, that is the only way.
If you wash it normally, the oil will strip away, and there is also a risk of it shrinking.
Furthermore, don't even think about dry cleaning; it will dry it out completely, so please never do that!
I’ve actually washed oiled jackets like this myself, and I know acquaintances who have tried it too, but the results vary... as I mentioned earlier, some might lose their oil, while others might stay perfectly fine even when washed with detergent and warm water.
Well, please don't try it yourself, though!
There is a possibility the inner wool will shrink.
I feel like I’m scaring everyone off by writing this, but don't you tend to fall in love with things that are difficult to handle and have a bit of personality? Please come by and take a look!
★For inquiries regarding this product, please contact shop@circles-jp.com
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swrve wax cotton jkt
