Rascal Vest100% cotton dry wax / 10oz

The Rascal Vest takes its cues from an old British Army leather jerkin in our vintage archive. Originally made for grafting in cold weather, carrying awkward loads without complaint. Worn, beaten, relied upon.

We’ve taken that idea and dragged it into the present, HebTroCo style.

We’ve trimmed the length for a shorter, more wearable cut and switched out the leather for a waxed 100% cotton outer by Dundee-based Halley Stevensons. That rustic brown colour will only get better with age and wear. It’s windproof, shrugs off a bit of rain, and has a drier handle than traditional wax so it won’t leave your other layers feeling like a greasy bag of chips. To the touch it feels cool and substantial, with a subtle waxy sheen and a peach-like surface.

Inside, things get really special.

The lining is a beautiful recycled wool cloth from Mallalieus, just down the road from us in Delph. It’s 100% wool too – not one of those half-and-half polyester knock-offs. This is the kind of fabric you’d normally expect to see on the outside of a garment – it really is that good – but we’ve put it on the inside because the Rascal Vest isn’t just a façade for looking good. It’s made to be the best it can be all the way through. A pleasure to put on every time. Insulating and tough.

Pockets!

Two external paddle pockets, like on our Jacksnipe jacket, both wool-lined on the front face, nice and cosy. Inside the vest, you’ll find two generous chest pockets, big enough for a phone.