Taru jacket
Short and crisp, that is the Taru jacket. It has the characteristic round shoulder yoke and slim raglan sleeves. When worn open, the collar looks elegant, closed it is reminiscent of a biker jacket. Two folds at the back emphasize the back and create freedom of movement. The straps on the sleeves are lined in contrasting ecru, matching the color of the corozo buttons.
There is a small inside pocket, for example for some change, which can be closed with a button. The high-quality metal zipper is from Riri.
Taru is produced with great care in small editions in a sewing factory in Bavaria.
Fit & size
Taru has a snug, slim fit. If you like it like that, choose your normal size. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, you can size up.
Outer fabric: 100% cotton
Taru is made from Japanese yarn-dyed twill. The material is woven on old narrow looms in a 116 cm width, giving it the typically sought-after "selvedge," or closed selvedge, finish. The fabric is lightweight and develops a unique look over time and with wear.
Lining: 100% cotton
Since experience has shown that it's often the first thing to break, I've largely avoided it. The jacket is designed so that the open finish also looks good on the inside. This requires the utmost precision in manufacturing.
Only for the yoke and as a contrasting color on the sleeve tabs is an unbleached cotton twill used, IVN Best certified by the weaving mill Elmer und Zweifel.
The buttons are made of natural corozo and are undyed. Therefore, the color may vary slightly. They are characterized by their fine grain.
The fruit of the corozo palm is also known as vegetable ivory. The corozo palm is native to South America and grows on the corozo palm in the low-lying rainforests of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
The high-quality metal zipper is from the Swiss company Riri.
Close the zipper and hand wash inside out in cold water. The washing machine can cause creases. At temperatures above 30 degrees the material can shrink by up to 3%.