The BEAMS PLUS 3B Travel Jacket in Comfort Cloth is a thoughtful reinterpretation of mid-century American sports coatsreimagined through the lens of Japanese craftsmanship and utilitarian sensibility. While it carries the structure and visual cues of 1960s tailoring (think classic notch lapel. patch pockets. and a three-button closure) the overall feeling is more relaxed. more lived-in. This isn't a jacket that demands a tie or a dress code. It's the kind that elevates a tee and trousers. ready to go wherever the day takes you.
What truly sets this piece apart is the fabric. BEAMS PLUS has used a special comfort cloth. a dense. slightly crisp blend of cotton and nylon. that's been washed to give it a dry. velvety texture and a softly wrinkled finish. It wears light but has structure. moving more like a lightweight outerwear piece than a blazer. The inside is half-lined for breathability. and the sleeves are shaped to angle slightly forward for a more natural drape. reflecting the attention to ergonomic tailoring often overlooked in casual jackets.
Whether worn with fatigue pants and loafers or layered over an open collar shirt and shorts. the 3B Travel Jacket walks that ideal middle ground. Never too formal. never too relaxed. It's a wardrobe workhorse that's as easygoing as it is refined. built for the long haul with details that reveal themselves over time.
- Shell: 75% cotton. 25% nylon (Comfort Cloth)
- Lining: 100% polyester (partial/half-lined for breathability)
- Three-button closure with notch lapel
- Patch chest and hip pockets; single back vent
- Low gorge line and slightly forward sleeves for ergonomic fit
- Washed finish for soft hand and subtle wrinkles
- Inspired by 1960s American sports coats
- Made in Japan
- Charcoal