“PLACER” Overalls

SPECS

PATTERN:

Inspired by several pairs of 1930s~40s denim overalls, notably a rare vintage pair of the “Union Special” brand (Hawaiian clothing manufacturer founded in 1922.) 

FABRIC:

11 Oz. selvedge 2×1 denim, dark indigo warp x grey weft, milled in Japan.

SPECS:

• Intricate pocketing pattern.
• Exposed fabric selvedge throughout.
• Multi slot bib pocket.
• Buckle-back cinch.
• Button fly, brass donut type.
• Contrast triple stitch construction.
• Red bartack accents.
• Brass mfsc-branded waist tack buttons.
• 1930s-style adjustment clasps.
• Ankle cinching snap tabs (for cycling etc)
• Rear pockets locked in side seams, “M” stitch.
• Made in Japan.

SIZING/FIT

Please refer to sizing chart to determine which size works for you.
For a traditional denim overalls fit – i.e. comfortable silhouette typical of vintage workwear – we recommend opting for the same waist size as our Californian blue jeans.

CARE

Hand wash or machine wash on delicate, cold water, minimal eco-friendly detergent. Turn inside-out. Line dry only.

This fabric will develop attractive patina over time, according to the owner’s activities, frequency of wear and laundering choices.

STORY

The term “Placer” comes from a simple technique of extracting gold from river beds, popular during the 1848 California Gold Rush. Gold is heavier than rocks, so the precious metal was sifted twirling sand/gravels/water by a single individual (sometimes with one partner) in a rudimentary prospector’s pan. Unlike hard rock mining, placer mining required no machinery, just hard work and optimism.