The iron plate zip-up knit that can be worn in both mode and authentic is the ” driver’s knit. It is no exaggeration to say that it is extremely difficult to find a satisfactory model in terms of both design and price among the wide range of choices available today, from petit-price brands to maison brands and secondhand clothing. One item that we can confidently recommend this season is this new driver’s knit, which is produced with great care from material selection to silhouette, but at a reasonable price.
WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” is a modernized version of the driver’s knit with a more contemporary silhouette that is easy to wear.
The WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT is derived from the knitwear worn by truck drivers. It features a double-zip front zipper for ease of use in the car, a cold-resistant stand-up collar, and a sophisticated design that does not restrict movement. Today, it is the steel plate of zip-up knitwear and is supported by a wide range of people. However, early models and vintage products of brands with a long history of driver’s knitwear may be difficult for some people to use, such as “too heavy and hard to wear,” “the collar is too high and doesn’t suit me,” or “the wool is prickly and painful. The new “WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” is a modernized version with a modern, roomy silhouette that eliminates these “problems” that drivers tend to have with knitwear.
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Appeal of WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT (1) “Can be used as innerwear as well as outerwear! Modern, roomy silhouette.”
Classic drivers’ knits are often low-gauge and have a voluminous silhouette, and are mainly used for outerwear in winter. Even for winter outerwear, low-gauge knitwear was an item that could only be worn during a limited season, as it was cold in midwinter due to its ventilation characteristics and was difficult to use as an inner layer for coats. However, unless you are a driver, you do not often spend long hours in the car, so if you are going to use it as daily wear, you will need something more practical. Considering such practicality, the “WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” has been adjusted to “a silhouette that can be used not only as outerwear but also as an inner layer of a roomy coat.
Gentleman Project’s WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT JPY22,000, CITY SLICKER SWEATPANTS JPY13,200 (Gentleman Project, https://www.gentleman-projects.com), Ivo’s coat JPY130,000 132,000 yen (Tomorrowland 0120-983-522), The Parkside Room sunglasses 33,000 yen (Continue 03-3792-8978)
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The silhouette is such that the shoulders drop 1~2 cm compared to a typical cardigan, and the length is not too long so that it can be worn more like a versatile casual blouson than a mode item. The hem is also exquisitely tightened to prevent the inner lining from being rolled up. The size is a little more roomy than “just right”.
Attractiveness of WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT (2) “5G knit of golden ratio blended yarn that can be worn for a long season!
First of all, ” WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT ” was carefully selected at the production stage from the selection of materials so that it can be used for a truly long season from fall to early spring. The knitwear is made from materials that can be worn from fall to early spring, are low gauge but not too heavy, can be washed at home, stretch well but do not sag, have a soft touch, are resistant to pilling, have a beautiful silhouette, and have a three-dimensional, urban look and feel. We repeatedly examined combinations of materials and knitting fabrics that satisfied these criteria, picking up as many essential points as we could think of to ensure that the knitwear would be worn for a long season. The yarns are blended to meet the above requirements and incorporated into the knitted fabric.
We can do this because we are confident of the quality! Trustworthy because even the structure of the yarn, which is usually not disclosed, is introduced.
While many manufacturers do not disclose their production backgrounds because of the possibility of know-how leakage and imitation by competitors, the fact that even the most geeky information is disclosed without reserve shows the confidence of the brand and the factory, and is a point of trust. The reason for disclosing this information is that the functionality created by the degree of yarn twisting, the tension of the knitting method according to the silhouette, and the combination of materials is not something that can be easily imitated just by knowing how it works. Take, for example, the yarns that make up the knitted fabric. They are a mix of cotton and polyester yarns, both of which have been specially crafted. The cotton yarns have a natural elasticity and feel good against the skin by combining two cotton yarns with different twists to create a unique uneven texture. The “C Wave” yarn is stretchy, has a stronger kickback than synthetic fibers, and holds its shape better, making it easy to hand-wash and easy-care. AMOSSA” polyester yarn is blended with this yarn, which boasts strong stretch properties to prevent sagging due to weight, which is common in low-gauge knitwear, and adds elasticity and bounce to the knitted fabric, giving it a three-dimensional, urban look. The golden ratio blend of the best of both materials creates a high quality knit with multiple functions.
The image above shows the yarn installed in the machine that forms and knits the parts of the driver’s knit. Multiple yarns are set up while performing complex calculations that take into account the materials and elasticity, and then slowly formed into parts over time.
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Even orthodox knitting fabrics have a twist to look elegant
The knitting fabric is a simple one-shoulder knit, the standard for driver’s knitwear. While the front side of this knitted fabric has a casual look with large knit lines, the back side has a sharp look with vertical stripes. By taking advantage of this feature and treating the reverse side as the front side, the back side gives a more urban and sophisticated impression. Needless to say, it is easy to upgrade your coordinate if you have one of these drivers’ knits, which are packed with a variety of particulars even in terms of knitting fabrics.
WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT by Gentleman Project, 22,000 yen (Gentleman Project, https://www.gentleman-projects.com ), cut and sewn by James Perse, 14,500 yen (James Perse Aoyama 03-6418-, 0928) 0928）The Gigi pants 29,700 yen (Isetan Shinjuku 03-3352-1111)
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WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT’s appeal (3) “The neck silhouette that seems to absorb into the neck makes the cord look elegant!
The neck design, which can be said to be the face of drivers’ knitwear, is the focus of attention. The ” WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT ” has been designed with a silhouette that seems to be absorbed around the neck. It is perfect for urban adult wear as it has no extra room or slack around the neck, giving an elegant impression. Since it can stand on its own even when opened in the front, you can enjoy a variety of wearing styles depending on how you open the zip.
The stand-up collar is neither too high nor too low, so you can continue to wear it stress-free.
During the sample stage, we adjusted the balance of the feel and silhouette while a Japanese model of a typical body shape with a different neck length actually wore the garment. If the neck is too high, it touches the chin when worn, causing discomfort, and if it is too short, it looks unrefined without the “character” of a driver’s knit. Aiming for a finish with a middle value that prevents such demerits from occurring, the dimensions of each part are carefully determined down to the millimeter while looking at the overall balance, for example, “Keep the length of the collar width so that the collar looks high, but make the neckline about 5 mm deeper.
Gentleman Project’s WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT JPY 22,000, LEO III JPY 8,000 (Gentleman Project, https://www.gentleman-projects.com ) BABUA’s jacket JPY 37,400 (Ships Shibuya Store 03-3496 -0481) Bernard Zanes pants 44,000 yen (BEAMS Roppongi Hills 03-5775-1623) Oliver Peoples sunglasses 44,110 yen (Continuer 03-3792-8978) Vintage OMEGA watch 253,000 yen (Continuer Extra Space 03-3792-8979)
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WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT’s appeal (4) “Detail design in pursuit of luxury and practicality
WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” is produced without compromise, not only in the silhouette and fabrics mentioned above, but also in the details.
Double zip” that is easy to put on and take off and creates a sense of luxury
The “double-zip” design is essential for drivers’ knitwear. The handles of the “WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” are coated with a shiny plate, which allows the zipper to open and close smoothly. This creates an urban and luxurious impression as well as a practicality that allows the zipper to be opened and closed smoothly.
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Side pockets” add practicality while maintaining a sophisticated impression
Classic drivers’ knits do not have pockets, but the ” WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT ” is equipped with pockets for practicality. To prevent the pocket seams from showing on the surface, the pouch cloth is fixed by hand, a time-consuming process that maintains the refined mood of the original driver’s knit.
Attraction of WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT (5) “The texture and comfort are good because it is carefully sewn according to the original sewing specifications of knitwear!
WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” employs a classic and time-consuming process in the knit production method. Parts are produced by “forming knitting,” in which the yarn is knitted from scratch, and sewn together by “linking,” a process that makes the most of the elasticity and texture inherent in knitwear. We hope you will experience the comfort that can only be achieved through this time-consuming process, which is not possible with cheap knitwear.
Linking is a classic knit sewing method that has many advantages when worn, such as “high elasticity,” “improved shape retention,” and “seam allowance finish that feels good against the skin. On the other hand, it is a process that is easily omitted in mass production because it is less efficient than regular machine sewing. In Japan, the number of craftsmen who can do linking itself is decreasing year by year. The image above shows the linking process of ” WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT. The knit is carefully stitched together using a manual sewing machine called “YASUMI,” which is unique to Japan.
WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT’s appeal (6) “Affordable price with high quality!
WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT is packed with uncompromising attention to detail in everything from materials to silhouettes, and yet it is priced affordably. It is no exaggeration to say that this price is possible only because GENTLEMAN PROJECTS does not have a physical store, and thus sets a high cost ratio to “develop daily wear that fits in with everyday life at an affordable price”. The product is available in three realistic color variations, “black,” “gray,” and “dark navy,” so it is recommended to buy in bulk before they sell out.
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Check out how the driver’s knit is worn in different sizes!
Here is an image of the knit worn by a 178cm tall, standard build man in each size. It’s great to wear it in a true-to-size fit, or even a size up for a looser fit.
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Urban modern knit “WOOSTER” is also available in other models!
In fact, pullover sweaters and cardigans using the same knitting fabric as the “WOOSTER DRIVERS KNIT” are also available. All of them are easy-to-use and elegant designs, and some colors and sizes are already out of stock in many cases, so be sure to check them out as well!
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