{"product_id":"freewheelers-lot-506-xx-1941-denim-jacket-1","title":"Freewheelers Lot 506 XX 1941 Denim Jacket","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"164nefv\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eFreewheelers \"THE VANISHING WEST\" Lot 506XX (1st Type Jacket)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eFrom Freewheelers' \u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eTHE VANISHING WEST\u003c\/strong\u003e collection comes the \u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eLot 506XX\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reproduction of the iconic \"1st Type\" denim jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThe original 1st Type jacket was produced for nearly half a century, with subtle design changes appearing throughout its long production history. This particular version recreates a model from \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"406\"\u003elate 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fascinating transitional period in American workwear history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eDuring World War II, government-imposed material restrictions led manufacturers to simplify clothing and workwear designs in order to conserve resources for the war effort. However, this jacket represents a rare and short-lived production period in late 1941, when wartime denim was already being used, yet many of the pre-war details found on jackets from 1937–1941 had not yet been eliminated or simplified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eThe jacket is constructed from Freewheelers' original \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e14 oz indigo denim\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially developed for this reproduction. Compared to previous versions, the warp yarns are slightly thicker and dyed with a darker indigo that is more resistant to fading. The fabric also utilizes custom-developed nep-rich warp yarns, creating an authentic vintage texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jl08xn\" data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eClassic five-button front closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pm4vqo\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eChest pocket with original flap design intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sxzvl9\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eVertically oriented denim grain on both the collar and cinch-back strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w622ee\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eTraditional needle-prong cinch-back buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lu4h0h\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003ePeriod-correct stitching details on the chest pocket flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rwftbx\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eAccurate box-stitch reinforcement securing the front pleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eParticular attention has been paid to the subtle construction details that varied from one production era to another. Even the size and shape of the box stitching used to secure the pleats differ slightly depending on the jacket's intended production year. Owners familiar with other 1st Type reproductions may enjoy comparing these small but historically significant variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result is a meticulously researched reproduction that captures a unique moment in denim history—combining wartime fabric with the uncompromised details of the pre-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eColor: Indigo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMaterials: 100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0211\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-03_at_2.30.40_PM.png?v=1780522251\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FREEWHEELERS","offers":[{"title":"38","offer_id":43922475253847,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":43922475286615,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":43922475319383,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":43922475352151,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":43922475384919,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48","offer_id":43922475417687,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0211\/files\/DSCF4881_313cefda-d3c0-47fb-a48d-fb3fc44d889c.jpg?v=1780522008","url":"https:\/\/www.brogueshop.com\/products\/freewheelers-lot-506-xx-1941-denim-jacket-1","provider":"BROGUE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}