{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-double-diamond-sack-coat-printed-moleskin","title":"Double Diamond Sack Coat Printed Moleskin","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe DOUBLE DIAMOND SACK COAT \/ PRINTED MOLESKIN is a ‘salt \u0026amp; pepper’ work jacket, achieved by printing a black moleskin cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sack suit has origins in 1840s France, where it is known as a sacque coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhile the coat is best known for its loose fit, the name \"sack coat\" comes from the garment's simple tailoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnlike the more intricate frock coat of the era, which is made from four back pieces, the sacque coat was much simpler, consisting of only two pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe simple cut and affordability of the sack coat made it a practical outerwear choice for labourers, gaining popularity among blue-collar workers like miners, cowboys, and farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIts formal cut also made it suitable for public occasions and socialising with peers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe use of moleskin as a working fabric was heavily adopted in Europe in the 19th century, with widespread use throughout France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTypically, moleskin is a dense cotton cloth that is sheared and brushed on one side to create a plush nap, resembling the texture of a mole's skin—hence its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe soft and substantial weight made moleskin jackets and trousers favoured choices for farmers and outdoorsmen seeking warmth and wind resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIts tight weave also made it a suitable protective layer in factory settings where workers were likely to come into contact with sparks or hot metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSalt \u0026amp; Pepper fabric is typically created using heather yarn, but the effect can also be achieved with resist or discharge printing techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese methods allow for the creation of repeated stripes or patterns by either preventing the dye from taking in specified areas or by removing dye from the fabric via oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe traditional Japanese method of dyeing fabrics, known as Katazome, is achieved by applying a resist paste through a stencil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment application can be done by hand painting, complete immersion, or a combination of both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe DOUBLE DIAMOND SACK COAT \/ PRINTED MOLESKIN features a single-breasted, three button closure below a notched, rounded lapel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle Breasted Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStencil print pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":52908306923799,"sku":"MJ24108","price":610.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":52908306956567,"sku":"MJ24108","price":610.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":52908306989335,"sku":"MJ24108","price":610.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":52908307022103,"sku":"MJ24108","price":610.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":52908307054871,"sku":"MJ24108","price":610.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ24108_SAP_065_path2404.jpg?v=1777148911","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-double-diamond-sack-coat-printed-moleskin","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}