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Browse all Taylor Stitch jackets & outerwear →The Primer Jacket in Washed Indigo Terry
The verdict
Fit
Likely a relaxed, oversized fit typical of Taylor Stitch's casual pieces. Organic cotton terry will shrink slightly; size up if between sizes.
Quality
Terry construction suggests a laid-back, textural piece rather than a technical layer. Taylor Stitch's organic cotton work is consistent and durable for casual wear.
Is the price fair?
At this clearance price (down from higher MSRP per tags), solid value for the brand, though at full price it would be mid-tier for a casual piece.
Best for
Casual layering or weekend wear for someone who values domestic production and natural materials over formal structure.
Care
Organic cotton terry should be washed cold and lay-dried to preserve the nap and prevent excessive shrinkage.
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