Indigo Knit Work Jacket, Journeyman
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- Material
- 100% lambswool, knitted
- Construction
- Made in Morocco
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Hand wash cold, or wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a wool detergent.
Do not rub or wring: press gently to remove the water.
Roll in a towel to absorb the excess before drying.
Dry flat, reshaped; hanging distorts the knit.
Do not iron directly: steam from a distance to relax the knit.
Store folded, away from light, with cedar; do not hang.
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Style
Indigo Knit Work Jacket, Journeyman
Style sizes
| Size | Half chest (cm) | Front length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) |
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| S | 50 | 66 | 61 |
| M | 52 | 67 | 62 |
| L | 54 | 68 | 63 |
| XL | 56 | 69 | 64 |
| XXL | 58 | 70 | 65 |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
An indigo wool jacket that never stays the same
An indigo wool jacket never stays quite the same. Indigo is a living blue: it does not penetrate the fibre deeply, it coats it. Every rub therefore takes away a fraction, and the piece personalises itself, at the elbows and then the forearms. That is what separates a living shade from a colour that is simply applied. We laid it on the knit of our Journeyman jacket, rather than on the usual cotton.
- Material: 100% lambswool, knitted
- Origin: knitted in Morocco
- Detail: living indigo
- Detail: first-clip lambswool
- Detail: progressive patina
Cut and sizing
Close cut, with about 4 cm (1.6 in) of ease around the chest, which doesn't restrict movement. From S to XXL, half chest runs from 50 to 58 cm, front length from 66 to 70 cm and sleeve from 61 to 65 cm. Take your usual size, or one size up to wear it over a thick shirt.
How to wear an indigo wool jacket
Indigo calls for raw materials: selvedge jeans, a thick cotton shirt, a white T-shirt. Avoid layering it with a blue too close and let it take the lead role; a beige chino suits it very well. It also comes in khaki.
Care
By hand in cold water, or wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a wool detergent, separately: indigo can bleed. Without rubbing or wringing, press out the water, roll the jacket in a towel and dry it flat, reshaped. Steam from a distance rather than ironing. Store folded, never hung, away from light.
A patina slower than on jeans
On wool, indigo patinates more slowly and more gently than on denim. The shade shows in the relief of the knit, in gradients rather than in sharp streaks. Worn with raw materials, jeans, thick cotton, unwaxed leather, the garment ages at the same pace as what surrounds it.
Patina and durability
In three years, this indigo will have lightened at the elbows, like a true workshop garment.
Indigo doesn't penetrate the fibre, it coats it. Every rub takes away a fraction, and the piece personalises itself, at the elbows then the forearms. We laid it on the knit of our Journeyman, in first-clip lambswool. On wool, the patina stays soft and shaded. Here is how.
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dense wool, even surface, structured hold.
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it softens at the shoulders and elbows and follows your movements.
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arm and waist creases mark gently, without wrinkling.
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brushing after wear lays the nap back in place and removes dust.
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hung and aired, the wool loses creases and odors; cleaning stays rare.
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the nap lies down in the friction zones, the color gains relief.
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the cloth has found its shape, shoulders and collar sit right.
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wool withstands flexing far better than cotton: the cloth lasts.
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a well-kept cloth gains patina without wearing out; a button is sewn back, a lining is mended.
It is the only wool jacket that patinates like denim, only softer. It will never be quite the same as the day it arrived, and never the same as anyone else's. A warm knit and a living blue: the best of the work wardrobe.
Knitted rather than woven
The Journeyman takes the construction of our work jacket: straight button front, open collar, three patch pockets. It is knitted in Morocco, in 7-gauge, in a virgin lambswool from Switzerland, from the first clip, softer than adult wool. The result weighs one kilogram and sits between a chore coat and a cardigan.
Reinforcements you can't see
The chest pocket measures 11 × 11 cm, the two front pockets 16 × 16 cm: a notebook, a tool or your hands find their place there. The collar and cuffs are made in double thickness to protect the most stressed areas, and a selvedge turned in the old way finishes the hem. These reinforcements don't show on the first day; you notice them after three winters.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.