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Browse all Taylor Stitch jackets & outerwear →The Clark Bomber in Soil Moleskin
The verdict
Fit
Bedford cord has a distinctive raised rib that gives texture without bulk. Expect a relaxed, slightly cropped fit typical of bombers — shorter hem, roomy through chest.
Quality
Organic cotton bedford cord is durable and the ribbed texture resists wrinkling. Construction is solid; at clearance pricing, don't expect premium finishing.
Is the price fair?
At 142.80 USD on last call, affordable for a US-made organic cotton bomber. The discount is substantial; grab it if the style matches your wardrobe.
Best for
Men seeking a lightweight, affordable layering piece in a textured organic cotton.
Care
Machine wash warm; tumble dry low. The bedford cord texture may soften slightly with repeated washing.
What owners report about Taylor Stitch jackets & outerwear
Reviewers who wore Taylor Stitch jackets hard report they hold up: one wore the waxed-canvas version while moving heavy patio stones and through a downpour and said it survived the friction and kept him surprisingly dry. The organic-cotton chore coats draw praise for detail work — ring-back buttons, functional cuff buttons, a pen slot in the chest pocket — with an 8-oz twill that reviewers describe as heavier than shirting but light enough for three-season wear. Complaints are modest: the waxed fabric arrives stiff, the chore-coat cut reads boxy, cuff hardware can scratch a watch, and the jackets are made in China at a price point where one reviewer would only buy on sale.
- Strengths
- Reviewers report the fabric survives genuinely hard use and the button and pocket detailing is better executed than typical work-jacket fare.
- Watch out for
- Waxed versions are stiff out of the box and need breaking in, chore coats run boxy and shapeless, and more than one reviewer suggests waiting for a sale rather than paying full price.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report the jackets fit true to Taylor Stitch's own size guide — one who sized down against the guide got a jacket "so snug that it wears more like a shirt," so follow the chart rather than second-guessing it.
About Taylor Stitch's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Why the Best Chore Jacket is Taylor Stitch's Ojai | Stridewise · Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket – Everyday Wear · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review - Is it worth it? | Irreverent Gent