DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST / PRINTED MOLESKIN Knitwear a mid-century protective workwear piece

a mid-century protective workwear piece that’s efficacy means it is still used by some welders today

From DOUBLE DIAMOND and originating in 19th-century Britain and Ireland

The battalion's formation resulted from the amalgamation of several reserve Seabee units under the Fourth Naval District's command

and the buttoning collar makes for convenient ventilation

achieved by printing a black moleskin cloth

DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST / PRINTED MOLESKIN Knitwear a mid-century protective workwear pieceThe DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST PRINTED MOLESKIN is a salt & pepper vest, achieved by printing a black moleskin cloth. The use of moleskin as a working fabric was heavily adopted in Europe in the 19th century, with widespread use throughout France. Typically, moleskin is a dense cotton cloth that is sheared and brushed on one side to create a plush nap, resembling the texture of a mole's skinhence its name. The soft and substantial weight made moleskin