Freewheelers The Vanishing West Lot S506XX 1944-45 Type 1 Denim Jacket
- Intro
- Details
- Size Chart
- How We Measure
- The Type 1 denim jacket remains one of the most iconic styles in denim history. Originally produced from the 1920s through the early 1950s, the design evolved over time, with details varying depending on the era. During World War II, material restrictions led to simplified specifications, creating what collectors now refer to as the “WWII models,” produced roughly between 1942 and 1946 in several transitional versions.
This Freewheelers S506XX 1944–45 jacket is inspired by the mid-war specification, capturing the balance of practicality and restrained detailing that defined denim jackets of the period.
One of the defining features of this model is the use of four laurel-wreath donut buttons and a simplified left chest pocket without a flap, reflecting wartime production changes. The silhouette has been slightly lengthened compared to vintage originals, making it easier to wear while maintaining classic proportions.
The jacket is made from an original 14oz selvedge denim developed entirely from the yarn up. The warp yarn is spun from a cotton blend centered on American cotton, creating a subtle nep texture. Dyed in a deeper indigo shade, the fabric is designed to age gradually while developing strong vertical fading with subtle speckled fading, expressing the authentic character of wartime denim.
| Material: | 100% Cotton |
| Weight: | 14 oz |
| Weaving Method: | Twill Weave on Old Shuttle Loom |
| Dyeing: | Warp - Rope-Dyed Pure Indigo / Weft - Natural |
| Fabric Finish: | Unsanforized, One-Washed |
| Silhouette: | Slim Fit |
| Origin: | Made in Japan |
| Details: | |
| - Deerskin Leather Patch | |
| - Iron Donut Buttons | |
| - Original Rayon Tab | |
| - Copper Rivets | |
| - Selvedge Detail on Inner Front Facing | |
| - Cinch Back | |
| - T-Back Panel Construction ( Sizes 46 & 48 ) | |
| Size | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 54 |
| Chest | 102 | 108 | 112 | 116 | 122 | 126 |
| Waist | 49 | 51 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 61 |
| Hem | 47 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 59 |
| Sleeve Length | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| Arm Hole | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Body Length | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 |
• Measurements are based on one-washed jacket.
• Slight variations may occur due to manual measurement and washing.
Shoulder Width
- Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam on the back.
Chest Width
- Measure straight across the front of the garment, from armpit to armpit.For size chart reference, chest measurement is shown as full circumference ( flat measurement x 2 ).
Waist Width
- Measure across the narrowest part of the shirt — from seam to seam — between the chest and the hem.
Hem Width
- Measure straight across the bottom edge of the shirt, from one side seam to the other — just above the curved hem.
Sleeve Length (Set-In)
- Measure from the top of the shoulder seam straight to the end of the cuff.
Sleeve Length (Raglan)
- Measure from seam of collar all the way down to the end of the cuff.
Armhole
- Measure vertically from the shoulder seam down to the bottom of the armhole seam.
Body Length
- Measure from the center of the base of the collar (just below the collar band) straight down to the bottom hem.
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