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We stumbled across something pretty special.

12+ oz. 100% linen slub fabric. Knit in the USA. Deadstock. Just sitting in a warehouse waiting to be found.

I’ve handled a lot of linen over the years, and I’ve never felt linen this heavy before. This stuff is HEFTY.

It’s completely different from the linens we’ve used in the past. Those have a much softer hand, which is definitely nicer directly against the skin. This starts out much more rugged and structured, but being 100% linen, it’s only going to get better as it’s worn, washed, broken in and beat up.

We made this chore coat as a test and I’ve been wearing it a ton. It feels like the perfect late summer, fall and spring jacket. Breathable like linen, but with enough weight and structure to actually feel like a piece of workwear.

And the chore coat is really just the beginning. There are a bunch of other products we could make out of this fabric if you guys are into it.

I think this could be a really cool addition to the Heat Straps lineup.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Over the last few months, we’ve shared the development of the Shop Jacket and taken in a lot of your feedback. We wanted to create a jacket that still has the durability you expect from us, but in a lighter, more versatile package built for everyday wear.

The Shop Jacket features a 7 oz waxed sailcloth from Fairfield Textiles in New Jersey, lined through the body and sleeves with an 8 oz Japanese yarn-dyed flannel.

We kept the details functional and straightforward: a zipper and snap-front closure, chest pocket, and hand-warmer pockets.

We take a lot of pride in making heavy-duty garments, and this jacket is no different. It gives you that same durability at a fraction of the weight.

This is meant to be the jacket hanging by your door. Leave it in the truck. Throw it on to do chores. Wear it around town or out with your family. The kind of jacket you reach for without thinking about it.

Available in Olive and Tan, two classic colorways designed to look better with age and last for years.

Launching early September.

Thank you to everyone who has followed the development, shared feedback, and continued to support what we’re making. We’re excited to finally get this one out there.

Got this on release wore it almost daily until it was too hot. Mid may in my area. Washed it probably 5-7 times cold with woolite dark and air dried size xl. I’m 6’ about 225lbs.

Current vs brand new.

Work gives us duffles for our gear but they’re all super cheap and shitty quality. The lining is always peeling off and the edges fray, and I got fed up with it. Kinda a dumb decision on my part that I’m sure I’ll regret later, but I decided to abandon the work issued duffle in favor of my Medium Pioneer duffle. Fits my boots (although not in the boot pocket), turnout coat and pants, gloves, hood, and mask in the main compartment, and a change of station uniform clothes in the boot pocket (which is nice because I prefer to keep them separate from the PPE).

Unfortunately it does NOT fit my helmet too like the work bag did, so I’m using the generous leather handles to strap it to the top. Then I just carry it with the shoulder strap. I’ve used it like this for the last couple shifts and although it’s a lot smaller than the issued duffle I am already liking it a lot more.

The only reason why I think I’ll probably regret it is that this is a one way street. Once I decided to use it for my turnouts, there was no turning back. We have gear washers but I don’t intend to use this for personal belongings ever again now that my PPE has been in it. They can carry a lot of carcinogens and other gross stuff that doesn’t always come out in the gear washer. Usually I leave the duffle in my truck and don’t bring it inside but I wanted to get a few pictures of it for the group to show that it really can handle the tough stuff.

That said, Jordan, if you read this, a Large size offering would be so useful for gear use-cases like this. A U-shaped zipper up top would also do wonders to increase accessibility into the main compartment.

Apparently my video is too long to post here so here’s a short preview of fall 2026.

The Anorak is back this Sunday at 12:00 PM EST, now available in Brush Brown along with the original Olive. Made from 10 oz waxed canvas from Fairfield Textiles in New Jersey. Lightweight, easy to layer, and easy to open up as temperatures fluctuate this time of year.

Coming in the next few weeks is the new Shop Jacket, available in Olive and Tan. Built from 7 oz Fairfield Textiles waxed canvas and fully lined through the body and sleeves with Japanese yarn-dyed flannel. Finished with a solid brass zipper, snap storm flap, and solid brass snaps. An easy everyday jacket to keep in the truck, hang by the door, and grab whenever you need it.

The Field Pants are also coming back in Tan and Slate, along with the return of our Heavyweight Sashiko and all of the Jungle Cloth versions.

A lot more coming for Fall 2026. All made in our small shop in Passaic, New Jersey.