{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-wabash-bib-overall","title":"WABASH BIB OVERALL","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe WABASH BIB OVERALL was a popular work garment worn by Steam Locomotive crews in the early 20th Century.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIts light weight and relative breathability meant it could be used to cover undergarments in hot conditions, such as those found while driving \u0026amp; firing a Steam Train without overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn the early 1900s, calico fabric surged in popularity, specifically they were targeted towards railroad workers and labourers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoinciding with this, 'discharge printing' emerged as a technique in fabric manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe technique of discharge printing involves dyeing of fabrics, followed by the creation of a repeated stripe dot pattern or polka dot, through a process that removes dye from the fabric via oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBy the 1910s, companies were crafting custom prints that showcased railroad logos for employees to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndigo dyeing was a common and popular choice of dye for calico overalls and one that had been brought to America through European settlers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe process of discharge printing on indigo would eventually earn the name “Wabash”.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe term \"Wabash fabric\" likely originated from its adoption by the Wabash Railroad for uniforms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt became colloquially known as 'Wabash' fabric and was briefly named as such in clothing catalogues from the 1910s.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecades later, when the fabric experienced a revival, it was once again given the moniker 'Wabash.’\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe buttons used in this garment, are referred to as \"Economy Riveted Buttons,\" which were commonly seen in the 1930s and were custom-made.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe fine lines and thinness of the button top, as well as the curvature of the stem, are a testament to the level of craftsmanship that went into their creation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe garment benefits from slanted pockets at the waist and left thigh and a single patch pocket to the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndigo Dyed Discharge Printed Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEconomy Black Oxidised Button\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Real McCoy's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trouser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/therealmccoys.com\/products\/wabash-bib-overall_indigo?variant=44381936288002\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eView at retailer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":53143165698327,"sku":"MP24006","price":615.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32","offer_id":53143165731095,"sku":"MP24006","price":615.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34","offer_id":53143165763863,"sku":"MP24006","price":615.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"36","offer_id":53143165796631,"sku":"MP24006","price":615.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MP24006_IDG_3253_367bd2ff-7c78-4890-883d-46f12b24d8e7.jpg?v=1777517704","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-wabash-bib-overall","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}