Dehen x Merz b. Schwanen Pilot Jacket - Black Dry Waxed Cotton

This collaboration brings together two family-run brands with more than a century of history behind each of them. Founded in 1911 and 1920 respectively, Merz b. Schwanen and Dehen share a deep commitment to preserving traditional apparel manufacturing, relying on skilled hands while maintaining methods that have increasingly disappeared from modern apparel production.

Designed in collaboration with Merz b. Schwanen and made in Portland by Dehen 1920, this collaborative Pilot Jacket draws from classic flight jackets and traditional workwear. Its Black shell is cut from a durable 12 oz. dry waxed cotton by Halley Stevensons, who have been producing waxed cotton in Scotland since 1864. Water-resistant, hard-wearing, and designed to develop a rich patina with time and use, the fabric brings another long tradition of manufacturing and craftsmanship to the project.

Vintage-inspired raglan sleeves, a heavy two-way black oxidized brass zipper, and double-welt pockets keep the silhouette clean and functional. Tonal chain-stitch embroidery along the storm flap adds a subtle collaborative detail, while the understated black exterior gives way to an unexpected flash of blue viscose lining sourced from Japan.

Built with purpose and made to age well, this Pilot Jacket represents the common ground between Dehen 1920 and Merz b. Schwanen: a belief in preserving the skills, knowledge, and machines behind traditional garment manufacturing, while continuing to use them to make lasting products for today and into the future.

Details

• Military Inspired Jacket w / Knit Collar
• 12 oz. Black 100% cotton w / dry wax finish, milled in Scotland by Halley Stevensons
• 2 x 2 knit cuffs / waistband / collar
• 100% worsted wool trim knit at Dehen factory
• Light Blue viscose/poly blend twill lining from Japan
• Vintage raglan sleeve construction
• Two-way #10 black oxidized brass zipper
• Wind guard w / "Dehen & Merz b. Schwanen" chainstitch detail
• Interior welt pocket
• Narrow double welt front pockets
• Cut & sewn in Portland, Oregon

Color

• Black Dry Waxed Cotton

Origin

• Made in Portland, Oregon USA

Measurements

• Model is 6'2", 170 lbs, 39" chest and wears a size Large
  
• Garment fits true to size

Garment Measurements

CHEST - measured pit to pit, and then doubled

LENGTH - measured from center back of garment at collar seam to bottom hem 

SLEEVE - measured from center back of garment at collar seam to end of sleeve cuff

UNDERARM SLEEVE - measured from pit to end of sleeve cuff