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The verdict
Fit
Anoraks are designed with a roomy, pullover cut for layering and wind resistance. This recycled-nylon version will fit loose and allow movement. Expect generosity through the chest.
Quality
Recycled nylon is durable and water-shedding without being fully waterproof. Stitching is solid. This is a functional, not decorative piece.
Is the price fair?
At 188 USD, good value for a wind-resistant recycled-nylon layer. Taylor Stitch prices competitively here; you're getting functionality and domestic make.
Best for
Men who layer seasonally and want an affordable, packable wind-resistant jacket for cool or damp conditions.
Care
Machine wash cold; hang dry to preserve the nylon's water-shedding properties.
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