{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-suka-jacket-for-juniors-tiger-and-eagle","title":"Suka Jacket For Juniors Tiger And Eagle","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe SUKA JACKET, or SUKAJAN, derives its name from the Japanese port town of Yokosuka, located south of Tokyo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYokosuka has historically hosted a significant American GI presence during times of conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMajor shopping districts like Ginza offered Sukajan jackets as souvenirs for soldiers to take home, including sizes for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese jackets were often personalized with embroidered motifs such as naval emblems, maps of visited destinations, and local designs like dragons, scenic views, and floral patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThey served not only as souvenirs but also as a means for soldiers to share their wartime experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSukajan jackets gained popularity after World War II, with their peak occurring during the Korean War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBy the 1960s, they had become fashionable among Japanese youth, leading to the widespread adoption of the term “Sukajan.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe SUKA JACKET for JUNIORS \/ TIGER AND EAGLE takes inspiration from the children’s Sukajan jackets which were widely available throughout the Second World War and Korean War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is made from cotton velveteen, a pile fabric originally produced in Europe but now exclusively\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emade in Japan's Enshu region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe production process starts with warping cotton warp threads onto a beam and preparing the weft threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe warp threads are starched and sized to prevent pilling and enhance durability, then woven into a basic fabric that is inspected for defects and assigned a serial number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe fabric undergoes shearing to create its distinctive pile and shine, with skilled craftsmen using specialized blades to cut the weft threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFollowing shearing, the fabric pieces are joined and desized to remove adhesives, washed in natural starch yeast to improve texture, and singed to remove burnt fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe fabric is then washed multiple times, dried, and inspected for quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis meticulous process, taking about six months, ensures that only the finest velveteen, known as \"Kanpachi Velvet,\" meets strict standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe intricate embroidery on these jackets is often created using the freehand technique known as Yokofuri embroidery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn Yokofuri embroidery, the needle moves back and forth in small increments, allowing the fabric to shift freely in all directions: vertically, horizontally, and diagonally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis technique, unlike home sewing machines that move the needle up and down, enables the creation of detailed designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA knee-operated lever adjusts the needle's swing width, producing a variety of stitch thicknesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe result is a fine-grained, multi-dimensional effect akin to an oil painting, rich with light and shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJust like the most desirable Sukajan, the SUKA JACKET for JUNIORS \/ TIGER AND EAGLE is fully reversible with cotton velveteen on one side and a recycled sateen lining on the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeaturing freehand Yokofuri embroidery detailing on either side, the SUKA JACKET for JUNIORS \/ TIGER AND EAGLE is finished with a cotton-wool blend ribbing and a reversible nickel-finished zipper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecycled Non-Woven Interlining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRayon Sateen Lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReversible Front Zipper, Nickel Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreehand Yokofuri Embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"ONE SIZE","offer_id":52908294406423,"sku":"MJ24104","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ24104_BLK_02_PI_6761_path2405.jpg?v=1777148884","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-suka-jacket-for-juniors-tiger-and-eagle","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}