Sugar Cane Men's 1962 Type III Vintage-Inspired Denim Trucker Jacket, 14.25 oz. 100% Cotton Selvedge Denim, One-Wash, Made in Japan (Toyo Enterprises SC12962, 421A Dark Indigo)
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Sugar Cane Men's 1962 Type III Vintage-Inspired Denim Trucker Jacket, 14.25 oz. 100% Cotton Selvedge Denim, One-Wash, Made in Japan (Toyo Enterprises SC12962, 421A Dark Indigo)
Sugar Cane
This men's denim trucker jacket is made in Japan by Sugar Cane, a Toyo Enterprises brand specializing in vintage-inspired American workwear. Based on the 1962 Type III design, commonly called the "3rd" model, it combines the distinctive construction of a classic denim jacket with Sugar Cane's own detailing. The 14.25 oz. 100% cotton selvedge denim has a deep indigo face, subtle yarn irregularities, and a one-wash finish that softens its initial stiffness while preserving its substantial body. V-shaped front panel seams, pointed chest pocket flaps, a three-panel back below the yoke, a six-button front, and buttoned waist adjusters establish the jacket's characteristic shape. Selvedge along the inner front facing adds a detail specific to Sugar Cane's interpretation. Unlined and made without insulating fill, the jacket has a classic regular fit with moderate chest room and a slightly short body length, bringing these vintage-inspired features into everyday casual wear over T-shirts and shirts.
Size and Fit Guide:
Gender: Men.
Fit: This jacket has a classic regular fit with moderate room through the chest and a slightly short body length. The body follows the torso without closely tracing its contours, narrowing gently from the chest toward the hem for a neat balance around the waist.
The set-in sleeves form a natural line from the shoulders, while buttoned adjuster tabs at the left and right sides of the back waistband allow the fit around the hem to be tightened. With repeated wear and washing, the denim gradually softens and settles into a more natural fit around the wearer.
Fit will vary depending on your body type, the thickness of the layers worn underneath, and your preferred amount of room. Please measure a similar denim jacket that fits you well and compare its chest width, body length, center-back sleeve length, sleeve length from the shoulder seam, and shoulder width with the measurements below.
Our model wears Tagged Size 36. He is 175 cm / approximately 5'9" tall, weighs 59 kg / approximately 130 lbs, and has a 91 cm / approximately 36" chest. For reference, he normally wears a US/EU size S/36.
The following measurements show the garment itself laid flat, not the wearer's body measurements. Width is the straight-across measurement of the jacket and does not represent the full chest circumference.
In inches
Tagged Size 36
Width: 20.5" / Length: 24.0"
Sleeve: 32.7" (24.0") / Shoulder: 17.7"
Tagged Size 38
Width: 21.7" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 34.3" (24.8") / Shoulder: 18.9"
Tagged Size 40
Width: 22.4" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 34.6" (25.2") / Shoulder: 19.3"
Tagged Size 42
Width: 23.2" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 35.0" (25.2") / Shoulder: 19.7"
Tagged Size 44
Width: 24.4" / Length: 25.6"
Sleeve: 35.8" (25.6") / Shoulder: 20.9"
In centimeters
Tagged Size 36
Width: 52cm / Length: 61cm
Sleeve: 83cm (61cm) / Shoulder: 45cm
Tagged Size 38
Width: 55cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 87cm (63cm) / Shoulder: 48cm
Tagged Size 40
Width: 57cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 88cm (64cm) / Shoulder: 49cm
Tagged Size 42
Width: 59cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 89cm (64cm) / Shoulder: 50cm
Tagged Size 44
Width: 62cm / Length: 65cm
Sleeve: 91cm (65cm) / Shoulder: 53cm
[How We Measure the Actual Garment]
Width (Chest Width / Half Chest): Measured with the jacket laid flat, straight across from side to side approximately 3cm (about 1.2 in.) below the underarms. This is a flat width measurement, not the garment's full chest circumference or the wearer's chest measurement.
Length (Body Length): Measured down the back from the base of the collar, at the seam where the collar joins the body, to the bottom edge of the hem. The height of the collar is not included.
Sleeve (Center-Back Sleeve Length): The first sleeve measurement is taken from the center back at the base of the collar seam, across the shoulder, and down to the end of the cuff.
Sleeve in Parentheses (Sleeve Length from Shoulder Seam): The measurement in parentheses is taken from the top of the shoulder seam down to the end of the cuff.
Shoulder (Shoulder Width): Measured straight across the back from one shoulder seam to the other.
Made in Japan.
- Brand new and unused.
- All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Slight measurement differences may occur due to individual garment variations and the measuring method.
- Actual color may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions and individual screen settings.
1962 Type III Denim Jacket Design
The design is based on the 1962 third-generation denim jacket, commonly known as the Type III or "3rd" model. Its defining features include V-shaped front panel seams extending from the chest toward the waistband and two chest pockets covered by pointed flaps.
Stitching follows the panel joins and component edges, bringing out the shape of the yokes, pockets, and tapered front panels. These visible construction lines form an integral part of the design and give the jacket the recognizable appearance associated with 1960s denim jackets. Sugar Cane retains this construction-based character while incorporating its own details.
14.25 oz. 100% Cotton Indigo Selvedge Denim
The jacket is made from 14.25 oz. selvedge denim woven from 100% cotton, with indigo warp yarns and natural ecru weft yarns. The indigo yarns establish the dark outer color, while small traces of the lighter weft show through the surface and add subtle variation to the blue.
Natural irregularities in the yarns and fine surface fibers give the cloth a lightly uneven texture. The small glimpses of ecru weft create a restrained, softly mottled appearance, adding depth to the fabric without a strongly pronounced pattern. This combination gives the denim the understated roughness and rugged surface character associated with vintage workwear.
At 14.25 oz., the denim has a balanced thickness for a denim jacket, with enough substance to maintain the shape of the panels without feeling excessively heavy or bulky. It retains the firmness and body characteristic of denim while avoiding an overly rigid feel. Continued wear gradually softens the fabric and allows it to settle more naturally around the body.
One-Wash Finish and Gradual Fading
The completed jacket is washed once during the finishing process. This initial wash softens the fabric's stiffness while leaving enough body to preserve the structure of the jacket, giving the denim a more supple feel from the beginning.
Because the garment has already been washed during production, major shrinkage is less likely than with an unwashed garment. However, the fabric is 100% cotton, and some further shrinkage or other dimensional change may still occur depending on subsequent washing, drying conditions, and individual garment variation.
Repeated wear and washing gradually alter both the feel of the fabric and the appearance of the indigo. Natural variations in shade and fading develop most noticeably in areas that bend or experience repeated friction, including the collar fold, front plackets, yoke seams, pocket edges, elbows, cuffs, and hem. The wearer's movements and washing habits influence the position and intensity of these changes, allowing each jacket to develop its own pattern of wear over time.
Unlined Construction with No Insulating Fill
The jacket is made as a denim shell without a separate lining, batting, or other insulating fill. The reverse face of the denim and the garment's construction stitching remain visible on the inside, keeping the character of the fabric itself apparent throughout the jacket.
This construction makes the jacket suitable as an outer layer over T-shirts or shirts, particularly in spring and fall. The thickness of the clothing worn underneath can be varied to suit the conditions and the desired fit.
Six-Button Front and Double-Layer Plackets
Six metal buttons close the front opening from the neckline to the waistband. The front edges are formed by folding the denim back to create double-layer plackets, reinforcing the areas that receive repeated stress when the jacket is buttoned and unbuttoned.
The tack buttons are fixed to the placket on the wearer's right, while corresponding horizontal buttonholes are worked into the placket on the wearer's left. This arrangement continues down the opening to the button at the waistband.
Selvedge Along the Inner Front Facing
Selvedge is incorporated along the edge of the inner front facing as a detail of Sugar Cane's interpretation. The finished woven edge of the denim is visible on the inside of the opening, allowing a characteristic of the fabric itself to become part of the garment's construction.
Point Collar without a Separate Collar Stand
The collar has a turn-down shape with pointed ends. It is sewn directly to the body's neckline, with no separate collar stand between the collar and body.
Horizontal Front Yokes and Chest Pocket Placement
Horizontal yoke seams cross the upper front body. The two chest pockets are positioned along the lower edges of these yokes, with their flaps attached at the yoke seams and their openings immediately below.
Each flap falls over its corresponding opening from above. This relationship between the horizontal yoke, flap, and pocket opening establishes the layered arrangement of the upper front.
Single-Point Buttoned Chest Pocket Flaps
Each chest pocket flap has lower edges that slope inward from both sides to meet at one central point. The upper edge is secured to the body, while the lower portion can be lifted to reach the pocket opening beneath it.
A vertical buttonhole is worked into each flap. It fastens over a metal button mounted on the outer body panel underneath, holding the flap closed over the opening. The pointed shape and central fastening form one of the most recognizable details of this Type III design.
Chest Pocket Compartments Formed Behind the Front Body
Each pocket compartment is formed between the outer front body panel and a separately cut piece of fabric sewn to its reverse side. Items enter through the opening beneath the flap and sit within the space enclosed between these two layers. The pocket is therefore constructed behind the body panel rather than by attaching a conventional patch pocket to the outside.
The inner pocket piece has a five-sided, home-plate shape with a pointed lower end. Stitching that attaches this piece to the body appears on the outside as the outline of the pocket compartment. The visible outline follows the shape of this inner piece rather than the edge of an externally applied pocket.
Bartacks reinforce both ends of each pocket opening. These short, densely stitched sections strengthen the points where stress is concentrated as items are placed into or removed from the pockets.
Tapered Front Panels and V-Shaped Seams
Each front half contains a long, tapered panel running from the yoke toward the waistband. The panel becomes progressively narrower toward the bottom, and both sides are joined to the adjacent body pieces. The seams securing these joins form the V-shaped lines visible on the front.
The V-shaped construction stitching crosses the home-plate-shaped stitching that outlines the chest pocket compartment. These two sets of lines serve different parts of the construction: the pocket outline closes around the bottom of the storage compartment, while the panel seams continue farther down to the point where the body meets the waistband.
The horizontal yoke seams, pointed flaps, stitched pocket outlines, and narrowing front panels work together to create the characteristic front of the 1962 Type III jacket. The visual pattern comes from the placement and assembly of these components.
Back Yoke and Three-Panel Lower Back
A horizontal yoke forms the upper back. Below it, the back is assembled from three separate panels: a broad center panel and one panel toward each side of the body.
The joins between these panels divide the lower back into distinct sections, while the horizontal yoke seam defines the upper edge of this arrangement. Together, these seams continue the jacket's visible panel construction around the back.
Buttoned Side Adjusters at the Back Waistband
Adjuster tabs are positioned at the left and right sides of the back waistband. One end of each tab is sewn to the jacket, and the free end contains a buttonhole that can be fastened to either of the corresponding waistband buttons.
The normal position uses the button closer to the side of the body. Moving the tab to the button closer to the center back draws the waistband inward and reduces the room around the hem. This provides a simple way to adjust how closely the lower edge sits around the waist.
Two-Piece Set-In Sleeves
The sleeves are sewn into the body's armholes using set-in construction, forming defined shoulder and armhole seams. Each sleeve is assembled from two fabric panels joined together to create its shape.
The set-in arrangement provides a natural transition from the shoulder into the sleeve, while the panel seams remain part of the jacket's visible construction.
Single-Button Cuffs and Reinforced Sleeve Plackets
Each sleeve ends in a cuff secured by one button, with a sleeve placket extending upward from the cuff opening. Unfastening the button allows the cuff and slit to open wider, making it easier to pass the hand through when putting on or removing the jacket.
A bartack is sewn across the upper end of the slit, where the opening stops. The closely packed stitches reinforce this point against the stress created by repeatedly opening the cuff and help limit tearing from the end of the slit.
Branded Metal Tack Buttons
Metal tack buttons are used at the front opening, chest pockets, cuffs, and waist adjusters. Their faces carry brand lettering, including "SUGAR CANE" and "TOYO & CO.," and have a subdued metallic finish.
The buttons provide the fastening points for these functional details while giving the different parts of the jacket a consistent hardware appearance.
Printed Paper Patch at the Inner Back Neck
A paper patch is sewn inside the back neckline. Its printed design includes a locomotive illustration, brand lettering, the "1962" model designation, and the garment size, identifying the jacket and its design reference.
The patch is stitched directly to the body. As a result, the lines of stitching used to attach it also appear as a rectangular outline on the outside of the upper back.
Visible Stitching Along Panels and Component Edges
Stitching follows the garment's seams and component edges, making the panel construction visible across the jacket. It defines the yokes, tapered front panels, pocket outlines, and other joined sections, giving the jacket detail through the construction itself.
Together with the texture of the denim and the shapes of the individual parts, these stitch lines contribute to the classic appearance of the finished garment.
Made in Japan
Sugar Cane's SC12962 14.25 oz. Denim Jacket 1962 Model is made in Japan. Its cotton selvedge denim is combined with V-shaped front panel seams, pointed chest pocket flaps, a three-panel back below the yoke, and buttoned side adjusters at the hem.
The fabric surface, component shapes, panel arrangement, and visible stitching give the jacket its classic denim character. A one-wash finish and a regular fit with moderate chest room and a slightly short body length bring these vintage-inspired details together in an unlined jacket for everyday casual wear.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on a gentle cycle at a maximum water temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Line dry in the shade.
Iron on a low heat setting with a pressing cloth.
Professional dry cleaning with petroleum-based solvents, using a gentle process, is permitted.
This garment contains indigo dye. Color may rub off or transfer through friction, perspiration, or contact with water. Please take particular care around light-colored clothing, bags, shoes, car seats, sofas, and other surfaces that may come into contact with the denim.
Wash separately to help prevent color transfer to other garments. Avoid prolonged soaking or leaving the jacket wet for an extended period. Remove it promptly after washing, reshape it, and allow it to dry as directed above.
The jacket has been washed once during production, but some further shrinkage or other dimensional change may occur depending on subsequent washing and drying conditions.
Always follow the care instructions attached to the actual product.
Important Notes
- Our inventory is shared among our physical retail store and multiple online stores, so inventory changes may not always be reflected immediately on each website.
- Even after an order has been placed, an item may occasionally be sold out due to the timing of simultaneous purchases. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
- All measurements are taken manually with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Because individual garments and measuring methods may vary, slight measurement differences may occur.
- The actual color of the product may appear slightly different from the photographs depending on lighting conditions and the settings of your monitor or display.
Sugar Cane
This men's denim trucker jacket is made in Japan by Sugar Cane, a Toyo Enterprises brand specializing in vintage-inspired American workwear. Based on the 1962 Type III design, commonly called the "3rd" model, it combines the distinctive construction of a classic denim jacket with Sugar Cane's own detailing. The 14.25 oz. 100% cotton selvedge denim has a deep indigo face, subtle yarn irregularities, and a one-wash finish that softens its initial stiffness while preserving its substantial body. V-shaped front panel seams, pointed chest pocket flaps, a three-panel back below the yoke, a six-button front, and buttoned waist adjusters establish the jacket's characteristic shape. Selvedge along the inner front facing adds a detail specific to Sugar Cane's interpretation. Unlined and made without insulating fill, the jacket has a classic regular fit with moderate chest room and a slightly short body length, bringing these vintage-inspired features into everyday casual wear over T-shirts and shirts.
Size and Fit Guide:
Gender: Men.
Fit: This jacket has a classic regular fit with moderate room through the chest and a slightly short body length. The body follows the torso without closely tracing its contours, narrowing gently from the chest toward the hem for a neat balance around the waist.
The set-in sleeves form a natural line from the shoulders, while buttoned adjuster tabs at the left and right sides of the back waistband allow the fit around the hem to be tightened. With repeated wear and washing, the denim gradually softens and settles into a more natural fit around the wearer.
Fit will vary depending on your body type, the thickness of the layers worn underneath, and your preferred amount of room. Please measure a similar denim jacket that fits you well and compare its chest width, body length, center-back sleeve length, sleeve length from the shoulder seam, and shoulder width with the measurements below.
Our model wears Tagged Size 36. He is 175 cm / approximately 5'9" tall, weighs 59 kg / approximately 130 lbs, and has a 91 cm / approximately 36" chest. For reference, he normally wears a US/EU size S/36.
The following measurements show the garment itself laid flat, not the wearer's body measurements. Width is the straight-across measurement of the jacket and does not represent the full chest circumference.
In inches
Tagged Size 36
Width: 20.5" / Length: 24.0"
Sleeve: 32.7" (24.0") / Shoulder: 17.7"
Tagged Size 38
Width: 21.7" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 34.3" (24.8") / Shoulder: 18.9"
Tagged Size 40
Width: 22.4" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 34.6" (25.2") / Shoulder: 19.3"
Tagged Size 42
Width: 23.2" / Length: 24.8"
Sleeve: 35.0" (25.2") / Shoulder: 19.7"
Tagged Size 44
Width: 24.4" / Length: 25.6"
Sleeve: 35.8" (25.6") / Shoulder: 20.9"
In centimeters
Tagged Size 36
Width: 52cm / Length: 61cm
Sleeve: 83cm (61cm) / Shoulder: 45cm
Tagged Size 38
Width: 55cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 87cm (63cm) / Shoulder: 48cm
Tagged Size 40
Width: 57cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 88cm (64cm) / Shoulder: 49cm
Tagged Size 42
Width: 59cm / Length: 63cm
Sleeve: 89cm (64cm) / Shoulder: 50cm
Tagged Size 44
Width: 62cm / Length: 65cm
Sleeve: 91cm (65cm) / Shoulder: 53cm
[How We Measure the Actual Garment]
Width (Chest Width / Half Chest): Measured with the jacket laid flat, straight across from side to side approximately 3cm (about 1.2 in.) below the underarms. This is a flat width measurement, not the garment's full chest circumference or the wearer's chest measurement.
Length (Body Length): Measured down the back from the base of the collar, at the seam where the collar joins the body, to the bottom edge of the hem. The height of the collar is not included.
Sleeve (Center-Back Sleeve Length): The first sleeve measurement is taken from the center back at the base of the collar seam, across the shoulder, and down to the end of the cuff.
Sleeve in Parentheses (Sleeve Length from Shoulder Seam): The measurement in parentheses is taken from the top of the shoulder seam down to the end of the cuff.
Shoulder (Shoulder Width): Measured straight across the back from one shoulder seam to the other.
Made in Japan.
- Brand new and unused.
- All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Slight measurement differences may occur due to individual garment variations and the measuring method.
- Actual color may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions and individual screen settings.
1962 Type III Denim Jacket Design
The design is based on the 1962 third-generation denim jacket, commonly known as the Type III or "3rd" model. Its defining features include V-shaped front panel seams extending from the chest toward the waistband and two chest pockets covered by pointed flaps.
Stitching follows the panel joins and component edges, bringing out the shape of the yokes, pockets, and tapered front panels. These visible construction lines form an integral part of the design and give the jacket the recognizable appearance associated with 1960s denim jackets. Sugar Cane retains this construction-based character while incorporating its own details.
14.25 oz. 100% Cotton Indigo Selvedge Denim
The jacket is made from 14.25 oz. selvedge denim woven from 100% cotton, with indigo warp yarns and natural ecru weft yarns. The indigo yarns establish the dark outer color, while small traces of the lighter weft show through the surface and add subtle variation to the blue.
Natural irregularities in the yarns and fine surface fibers give the cloth a lightly uneven texture. The small glimpses of ecru weft create a restrained, softly mottled appearance, adding depth to the fabric without a strongly pronounced pattern. This combination gives the denim the understated roughness and rugged surface character associated with vintage workwear.
At 14.25 oz., the denim has a balanced thickness for a denim jacket, with enough substance to maintain the shape of the panels without feeling excessively heavy or bulky. It retains the firmness and body characteristic of denim while avoiding an overly rigid feel. Continued wear gradually softens the fabric and allows it to settle more naturally around the body.
One-Wash Finish and Gradual Fading
The completed jacket is washed once during the finishing process. This initial wash softens the fabric's stiffness while leaving enough body to preserve the structure of the jacket, giving the denim a more supple feel from the beginning.
Because the garment has already been washed during production, major shrinkage is less likely than with an unwashed garment. However, the fabric is 100% cotton, and some further shrinkage or other dimensional change may still occur depending on subsequent washing, drying conditions, and individual garment variation.
Repeated wear and washing gradually alter both the feel of the fabric and the appearance of the indigo. Natural variations in shade and fading develop most noticeably in areas that bend or experience repeated friction, including the collar fold, front plackets, yoke seams, pocket edges, elbows, cuffs, and hem. The wearer's movements and washing habits influence the position and intensity of these changes, allowing each jacket to develop its own pattern of wear over time.
Unlined Construction with No Insulating Fill
The jacket is made as a denim shell without a separate lining, batting, or other insulating fill. The reverse face of the denim and the garment's construction stitching remain visible on the inside, keeping the character of the fabric itself apparent throughout the jacket.
This construction makes the jacket suitable as an outer layer over T-shirts or shirts, particularly in spring and fall. The thickness of the clothing worn underneath can be varied to suit the conditions and the desired fit.
Six-Button Front and Double-Layer Plackets
Six metal buttons close the front opening from the neckline to the waistband. The front edges are formed by folding the denim back to create double-layer plackets, reinforcing the areas that receive repeated stress when the jacket is buttoned and unbuttoned.
The tack buttons are fixed to the placket on the wearer's right, while corresponding horizontal buttonholes are worked into the placket on the wearer's left. This arrangement continues down the opening to the button at the waistband.
Selvedge Along the Inner Front Facing
Selvedge is incorporated along the edge of the inner front facing as a detail of Sugar Cane's interpretation. The finished woven edge of the denim is visible on the inside of the opening, allowing a characteristic of the fabric itself to become part of the garment's construction.
Point Collar without a Separate Collar Stand
The collar has a turn-down shape with pointed ends. It is sewn directly to the body's neckline, with no separate collar stand between the collar and body.
Horizontal Front Yokes and Chest Pocket Placement
Horizontal yoke seams cross the upper front body. The two chest pockets are positioned along the lower edges of these yokes, with their flaps attached at the yoke seams and their openings immediately below.
Each flap falls over its corresponding opening from above. This relationship between the horizontal yoke, flap, and pocket opening establishes the layered arrangement of the upper front.
Single-Point Buttoned Chest Pocket Flaps
Each chest pocket flap has lower edges that slope inward from both sides to meet at one central point. The upper edge is secured to the body, while the lower portion can be lifted to reach the pocket opening beneath it.
A vertical buttonhole is worked into each flap. It fastens over a metal button mounted on the outer body panel underneath, holding the flap closed over the opening. The pointed shape and central fastening form one of the most recognizable details of this Type III design.
Chest Pocket Compartments Formed Behind the Front Body
Each pocket compartment is formed between the outer front body panel and a separately cut piece of fabric sewn to its reverse side. Items enter through the opening beneath the flap and sit within the space enclosed between these two layers. The pocket is therefore constructed behind the body panel rather than by attaching a conventional patch pocket to the outside.
The inner pocket piece has a five-sided, home-plate shape with a pointed lower end. Stitching that attaches this piece to the body appears on the outside as the outline of the pocket compartment. The visible outline follows the shape of this inner piece rather than the edge of an externally applied pocket.
Bartacks reinforce both ends of each pocket opening. These short, densely stitched sections strengthen the points where stress is concentrated as items are placed into or removed from the pockets.
Tapered Front Panels and V-Shaped Seams
Each front half contains a long, tapered panel running from the yoke toward the waistband. The panel becomes progressively narrower toward the bottom, and both sides are joined to the adjacent body pieces. The seams securing these joins form the V-shaped lines visible on the front.
The V-shaped construction stitching crosses the home-plate-shaped stitching that outlines the chest pocket compartment. These two sets of lines serve different parts of the construction: the pocket outline closes around the bottom of the storage compartment, while the panel seams continue farther down to the point where the body meets the waistband.
The horizontal yoke seams, pointed flaps, stitched pocket outlines, and narrowing front panels work together to create the characteristic front of the 1962 Type III jacket. The visual pattern comes from the placement and assembly of these components.
Back Yoke and Three-Panel Lower Back
A horizontal yoke forms the upper back. Below it, the back is assembled from three separate panels: a broad center panel and one panel toward each side of the body.
The joins between these panels divide the lower back into distinct sections, while the horizontal yoke seam defines the upper edge of this arrangement. Together, these seams continue the jacket's visible panel construction around the back.
Buttoned Side Adjusters at the Back Waistband
Adjuster tabs are positioned at the left and right sides of the back waistband. One end of each tab is sewn to the jacket, and the free end contains a buttonhole that can be fastened to either of the corresponding waistband buttons.
The normal position uses the button closer to the side of the body. Moving the tab to the button closer to the center back draws the waistband inward and reduces the room around the hem. This provides a simple way to adjust how closely the lower edge sits around the waist.
Two-Piece Set-In Sleeves
The sleeves are sewn into the body's armholes using set-in construction, forming defined shoulder and armhole seams. Each sleeve is assembled from two fabric panels joined together to create its shape.
The set-in arrangement provides a natural transition from the shoulder into the sleeve, while the panel seams remain part of the jacket's visible construction.
Single-Button Cuffs and Reinforced Sleeve Plackets
Each sleeve ends in a cuff secured by one button, with a sleeve placket extending upward from the cuff opening. Unfastening the button allows the cuff and slit to open wider, making it easier to pass the hand through when putting on or removing the jacket.
A bartack is sewn across the upper end of the slit, where the opening stops. The closely packed stitches reinforce this point against the stress created by repeatedly opening the cuff and help limit tearing from the end of the slit.
Branded Metal Tack Buttons
Metal tack buttons are used at the front opening, chest pockets, cuffs, and waist adjusters. Their faces carry brand lettering, including "SUGAR CANE" and "TOYO & CO.," and have a subdued metallic finish.
The buttons provide the fastening points for these functional details while giving the different parts of the jacket a consistent hardware appearance.
Printed Paper Patch at the Inner Back Neck
A paper patch is sewn inside the back neckline. Its printed design includes a locomotive illustration, brand lettering, the "1962" model designation, and the garment size, identifying the jacket and its design reference.
The patch is stitched directly to the body. As a result, the lines of stitching used to attach it also appear as a rectangular outline on the outside of the upper back.
Visible Stitching Along Panels and Component Edges
Stitching follows the garment's seams and component edges, making the panel construction visible across the jacket. It defines the yokes, tapered front panels, pocket outlines, and other joined sections, giving the jacket detail through the construction itself.
Together with the texture of the denim and the shapes of the individual parts, these stitch lines contribute to the classic appearance of the finished garment.
Made in Japan
Sugar Cane's SC12962 14.25 oz. Denim Jacket 1962 Model is made in Japan. Its cotton selvedge denim is combined with V-shaped front panel seams, pointed chest pocket flaps, a three-panel back below the yoke, and buttoned side adjusters at the hem.
The fabric surface, component shapes, panel arrangement, and visible stitching give the jacket its classic denim character. A one-wash finish and a regular fit with moderate chest room and a slightly short body length bring these vintage-inspired details together in an unlined jacket for everyday casual wear.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on a gentle cycle at a maximum water temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Line dry in the shade.
Iron on a low heat setting with a pressing cloth.
Professional dry cleaning with petroleum-based solvents, using a gentle process, is permitted.
This garment contains indigo dye. Color may rub off or transfer through friction, perspiration, or contact with water. Please take particular care around light-colored clothing, bags, shoes, car seats, sofas, and other surfaces that may come into contact with the denim.
Wash separately to help prevent color transfer to other garments. Avoid prolonged soaking or leaving the jacket wet for an extended period. Remove it promptly after washing, reshape it, and allow it to dry as directed above.
The jacket has been washed once during production, but some further shrinkage or other dimensional change may occur depending on subsequent washing and drying conditions.
Always follow the care instructions attached to the actual product.
Important Notes
- Our inventory is shared among our physical retail store and multiple online stores, so inventory changes may not always be reflected immediately on each website.
- Even after an order has been placed, an item may occasionally be sold out due to the timing of simultaneous purchases. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
- All measurements are taken manually with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
- Because individual garments and measuring methods may vary, slight measurement differences may occur.
- The actual color of the product may appear slightly different from the photographs depending on lighting conditions and the settings of your monitor or display.
