The Warmest Denim Jacket? Freenote Cloth RJ2 Shearling Bomber Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ธ.ค. 2019
- Full Q & A from Andrew from Freenote Cloth is below!
Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos if you haven't yet! The Freenote Cloth RJ2 Shearling Lined Denim Jacket is quite a mouth full but idk what I'd rather have my mouth full of.........anyways. How does this compare to the Levi's sherpa denim jacket? It weighs like 90 more lbs and the denim feels gorgeous comparatively!
Raw denim shearling lined selvege denim jacket.
Hey Andrew!
Hope all is well. Currently wearing my RJ2 and loving it. Anyways as I mentioned on Instagram I’d love to ask you a few questions about the jacket and your inspirations behind it + a few design questions.
1. What was your inspiration/what made you want a denim jacket with a real shearling lining?
This piece was really about warmth. We had developed this silhouette several year back but using the shearling which is warmer than down and wool really combined nicely with the 20 ounce denim.
2. Have you done any “testing” of the jacket in cold weather? How has it fared?
Absolutely. All of our jackets are tested usually about a year in advance of the production release. We tested this jacket during the winter of 2018 in Utah. Maybe about a dozen wears or so in temps from 0-30 degrees.
3. What were your thoughts on lining the sleeves with the satin lining and not shearling or polyester fill insulation?
The 20 ounce denim is already plenty warm and the shearling just wasn’t needed in the sleeves. The satin lining provides easy entry as well which makes this a very comfortable jacket.
4. Are there any specific design aspects of the jacket you are very proud of in particular? Is there a functional purpose behind the riveted pleat (one of my favorite details)
We really like the fit. The jacket became a functional piece because it is so warm but the fit is second to none. Fitting a 20 ounce denim jacket with body lined shearling can be a tough task.
5. Would you consider making the RJ2 with different linings (polyester, down, wool, etc.) with different linings for a more affordable price? (I think down would be insanely cool)
We have made the RJ2 in a waxed canvas in the past but we think we might just roll with this one for the next few years.
6. Any plans for other extreme warm gear/will there be an RJ2 Mark II? (Updated changed model)
We have some Mackinaws coming out later this winter. A longer cut jacket that can be worn as an overcoat.
7. Anything you want to add in general? Tips? (Don’t wash, sizing, etc.)
Definitely do not wash and spot clean. Fits pretty true to size and is very comfortable.
Thanks!!!!
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Easily the best reviewer on youtube. The most in detail, the closest to my style, solid editing and great humor. Ps what is this about a movie???!
Brenden Burlage WOOHOO thanks! Also movie details will come soon when I review the B3
Loved this review! Solid info that’s hard to get. And I resonate with the annoyance over most manufacturers putting too little info up. Liked 👍🏽
I absolutely love freenote. Thanks for sharing.
Robert Olson they are killer!!!
Freenote makes some incredible stuff I still have to wait to get something on this level but one day I will
It’s totally worth it!
Great video! Thermal layering is key. I always wear a zip-up fleece under my denim jacket on extra cold days. Some slightly-oversized, thick sherpa fleeces will even look good over a slim denim jacket. My go-to stylish fleeces are from Patagonia (Retro-X), Penfield (Mattawa), The North Face (Denali or Glacier), Mountain Equipment (Litmus), and Columbia (Fast Trek II or Back Bowl). Check em out!
I completely agree with you on description and details on the website. Especially when the product is pretty expensive. Plus pictures of the clothes being worn. Taylor Stitch is a good example.
Agreed!!
@@TheIronSnail that jacket really worth $900? Thats leather jacket pricing. Can't believe the front pockets aren't flannel or sherpa lined since its meant to be a cold weather jacket.
I’d say yes just because it’s basically a leather vest inside of a denim jacket! I think it’d be a steal at $750 but $900 isn’t CRAAZY but flannel pockets and an insulated sleeve for me would make it a $1000 jackwt
@@TheIronSnail Agreed. Great reviews man. Keep the vids coming! Actually... don't. You'll make me want to spend more money lol. I wear a size small so let me know if you need to part with anything haha
The fit on that jacket is awesome. It looks like it was custom tailored for you.
Great total production - review, humor, visuals, editing! How has the jacket worn in since you made this? Did the Sherpa soften a bit?
Heyo! Actually sold the jacket but it would have most likely softened! Was never too bad though
I got some freenote jeans and they are amazing
good video review, good channel, deserves more views
Thanks!
Hey Michael there I know you are aware of the new Waxed RJ2, it looks absolutely baller but there are really no reviews of it online. I wonder if you would do a second look of the RJ2?
You had me all morning trying to think where I watched you before..... it finally got to me.
Are you changing hobbies from Rolex watches to clothes?
Qin Zhu HA quite possibly, check my left wrist
@@TheIronSnail Have you thought about the possibility that your raw denim and the threads may scratch the acrylic crystal on the watch?
Qin Zhu ...oh god not until now but I’m more worried about rivets!
@@TheIronSnail I've had crystal cracked by a plastic button on my shirt haha.
The sleeves of this jacket could and perhaps should have had a thinsulate interlining.
Hey bud,what's that shirt you are wearing with the jacket at 10:52 in the video?
Small looks like it fits super well. Mind me asking height/weight? I’ve purchased a couple Freenote jackets in Size M, found the S to be a little too tight around the arms/chest.
Thank you! And I’m 5’9” 150lbs! Something to note though I got their 16oz rinsed jacket recently in a size M and i like the way it fits on me way better!
Dude u need to get on the sponsor circuit go through all the jackets
It looks like they updated the description to include the “cotton-satin” lined sleeves.
Well that’s SO COOL
The Iron Snail so are your arms in that jacket!
$900 seems steep for a jacket that is balding like my dad! Also, how is it wearing, I imagine as it’s such a tight weave it’s gonna be damn slow to fade?
i imagine that down really only has wool beat just because of the heft of the loft. if you had 2 jackets, one wool and one down, both of equal loft, do you still think down would be warmer than wool? ive seen down jackets with like 2 inches of loft. i cant imagine how 2 inches of wool would feel.
I think you're totally right! I bet same loft ~ relatively same warmth but two inches of wool I feel like is a board hahaha
Levis best ORIGINALS
Since you can’t wash it, can you throw it in the freezer to eliminate bacteria?
I believe that is a myth! You can most likely take it to a leather cleaner though if it gets real rank
Update … the sleeves do have a quilted lining.
Love the jacket, but I wish it had a two way zipper.
A great idea!
What is that off white shirt you are wearing?
Reid St.Laurent it’s a Club Monaco white camouflage shirt! I actually got it at Savers for $3
Are the pockets lined?
Yup! With the same lining as the sleeves
WHY NO FUR DOWN THE ARMS??? JACKETS NICE
Andre Anderson I AGREE ☝️
This is a great video, but I am not a fan of the jacket. In my view, collars for work/trucker jackets should be made out of denim, twill or corduroy. Borg/sherpa collars are too shapeless for my taste.
Those jackets are too much expensive mate😞
Hey guy. I'm hoping that you've been putting some miles in this bad buy. This thing looks deserves to get faded.
I actually...SOLD IT!! It was a bit too impractical for my tastes sadly :/
@@TheIronSnail Whoa! You are blowing my mind! I had not seen that coming.