DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST / PRINTED MOLESKIN Knitwear a mid-century protective workwear piece

a mid-century protective workwear piece that’s efficacy means it is still used by some welders today

it became one of the most commonly worn garments during WWII and was co-opted by the USMC as seen here with the P-44 trousers

a button down front placket and straight yoke

achieved by printing a black moleskin cloth

and all-around durability

DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST / PRINTED MOLESKIN Knitwear a mid-century protective workwear pieceThe DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST PRINTED MOLESKIN is a salt & pepper vest, achieved by printing a black moleskin cloth. The use of moleskin as a working fabric was heavily adopted in Europe in the 19th century, with widespread use throughout France. Typically, moleskin is a dense cotton cloth that is sheared and brushed on one side to create a plush nap, resembling the texture of a mole's skinhence its name. The soft and substantial weight made moleskin