Navy 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
Navy Knit Work Jacket, Journeyman
Style sizes
| Size | Half chest (cm) | Front length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Why a navy work jacket rather than a sweater
First, because a sweater has neither pockets nor buttons. Second, because a woven jacket stays stiff at first wear. So we knitted the construction of our workshop jackets: straight button front, open collar, three patch pockets. The result is a piece that closes like a jacket but folds and packs like a knit.
Navy also has an advantage that khaki does not: it absorbs light rather than reflecting it. It therefore gives the silhouette structure and goes as well with raw jeans as with wool trousers.
- Material: 100% first-clip lambswool
- Knit: 7-gauge, dense and crease-free
- Weight: one kilogram, for November to May
- Finishing: lined collar and cuffs, selvedge hem
- Pockets: one chest 11 × 11 cm, two front 16 × 16 cm
Does this navy work jacket itch?
No, because first-clip wool has finer fibres than adult wool. It feels soft, including at the collar.
Can it be worn at the office?
Yes. The navy and the straight button front give it the look of a smoking-jacket-style house jacket; its patch pockets, on the other hand, recall its working origin.
How do I choose my size?
See the guide above. Take your usual size for a fitted wear, or one size up to layer.
A wool that works while you work
The first clip of the young lamb gives the finest fibre, but also the one richest in lanolin. This natural wax repels light moisture; the loft of the knit also traps air and insulates from the cold. Finally, its hygroscopic qualities carry away perspiration when you come into the warm. That is why this wool is called thermoregulating: it corrects by itself the swings the day imposes on it.
A good fibre is not enough, however. This one is also silkier and stronger than ordinary wools; as a result it does not pill and does not dull after two winters.
Patina and durability
In three years, this wool will be softer than on day one.
A sweater loses its shape, a woven jacket stays stiff. The Journeyman sits between the two: the construction of a workshop jacket, three patch pockets and a straight button front, knitted in first-clip lambswool, 7-gauge, one kilo on the scale. Here is how this knit lives with you from one winter to the next.
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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.
You buy the Journeyman for a simple reason: you no longer have to choose between being warm and looking good. Navy goes with everything you already own, the wool regulates heat and cold by itself, and the lined collar won't fray. It is the piece you will put on without thinking from November to May, for years.
The details that make this navy wool jacket last
The collars and cuffs are made in double thickness, and the ribbed edges stabilise the most stressed areas. The selvedge runs along the bottom hem of the jacket and prevents any fraying.
The knit is made in 7-gauge. It is dense enough to hold the silhouette, but supple enough not to mark after a day sitting down. One kilogram on the scale: neither a light jacket nor a coat.
How to wear it
On its own first, over a T-shirt or a shirt, as long as the season allows. Then, when the cold sets in, under a coat, where it plays the part of a discreet second layer. It joins the rest of our work jackets, in the easiest colour to live with.
Origin and making
This jacket is drawn in France first. Then the raw material, spun in Switzerland, goes to Morocco to be knitted and made to our specifications, in the workshop that works for the biggest houses.
We designed it as a work sweater: the warmth of wool, the hold of a cardigan, the logic of our workshop jackets. It is an openly hybrid piece, and that is also what our "champ de manoeuvres" is about.
A short history of work blue
If navy is today the easiest colour in the wardrobe, it owes that to the factory.
- 1844, Lyon: Adolphe Lafont designs the "largeot", the first worker's trouser designed around the tool. The workshop he founds gives rise to the blue work jacket.
- Late 19th century: railway workers, mechanics and handlers adopt the straight-buttoned jacket. Blue prevails because it hides grease and withstands repeated washing.
- 1920s and 1930s: the workshop jacket becomes standardised: cotton twill or moleskin, straight cut, three patch pockets. The template will not change again.
- 1960s: navy leaves the railway platform. Architects, painters and teachers adopt it, for its neutrality as much as its strength.
- Today: we take up its construction, but in wool knit: the same jacket, for winters spent more sitting than standing.
Three ways to wear it today
- As an office jacket: over a white shirt and grey wool trousers. Navy plays the part of the blazer, without the stiffness of tailoring.
- At the weekend, collar open: over a T-shirt and raw jeans, sleeves pushed up. It is the simplest combination, and probably the right one.
- Travelling: the knit does not crease; it rolls into a bag and recovers by itself. It usefully replaces a woven jacket.
Size guide
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimetres. The cut is fitted, so take the larger size if you hesitate or if you layer over a thick shirt.
Care
This jacket is machine washable at home. Wash it by hand in cold water, or on the wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a suitable detergent. Then squeeze gently and dry flat, reshaping the piece. Dry cleaning is therefore not necessary.
Does the navy bleed?
No. It is a wool dyed in the yarn before knitting, not a surface dye. The colour therefore stays stable wash after wash.
Do you have a question?
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.
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