Men vest lined

On the outside, the pockets of this vest made of hearty cotton fabric catch the eye. They are patch flap pockets, whose flaps merge directly into the slanted slit pockets above them. The inside of the vest is lined with a corduroy fabric that is both soft and robust. It comes from Kindermann, a specialist in workwear fabrics. The vest is completely woven and made in Germany, which is noted in the patch and can be seen on the outside by the white star on the small Blaumann label.

Künzelsau in Hohenlohe was once a jeans stronghold until a major player in the industry ceased production. Now Christian Hampel, Guido Wetzels, Peter Bättig, and Gerd Walz took up on this tradition. The four friends had one objective in mind when they founded the jeans manufacturer Blaumann in 2013: They wanted to take a pass on chasing short-lived trends; instead, they zeroed in on producing durable goods. What began with trousers includes shirts and waistcoats in the meantime. And classic materials like corduroy complement the denim.

Compromising on materials, however, is still not an issue at Blaumann. The fabrics – genuine Japanese raw selvedge denim and corduroy from a specialised German weaving mill – stand up to the highest demands. Yarns, buttons, and leather labels come from Germany, too. Last but not least, the craft is beyond reproach resulting in garments full of character. You’ll find that a Blaumann piece will turn into a very personal companion through your daily movement, wear and tear.