Second Hand Lee 101 Loco Jacket Size XL Larry Smith web shop One on each shoulder

One on each shoulder

- Laurel leaf buttons brass snap buttons

The jacket was made to meet the new standars needed by the army air force and the Nomex fabric invented in the 60s was a lightweight polyamide and fire resistant material that became the new standard issue for the pilot jackets of the time

Width Length Sleeve Length M

Second Hand Lee 101 Loco Jacket Size XL Larry Smith web shop One on each shoulderThis is a second hand Lee 101 Loco Jacket. A model that was first made back in 1921, intended to be a work jacket worn by rail road workers. The fabric used is a thinner denim fabric known as a "Jelt denim", where the yarn was spun with an extra hard twist before weaving, creating a thin but extremely durable thread that is later woven into a thin fabric that has great durability. These fabrics were popular due to the fact it was easier to wear than