Japanese heavyweight and American heavyweight—how do they feel different? Most of the time, it’s not a matter of “which is better,” but how the factory thinks and how the fabric is woven.
Camber, Merz, and armi are already on the shelves. Jackman offers something else: garments sewn in-house in Fukui, with roots in baseball equipment. Tsutomu Tanabe opened the factory in 1949 with three knitting machines; the company later produced Japan’s first one-piece baseball socks and training wear for the Japanese team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The company calls itself あまのじゃく—perverse creation: defying conventional wisdom and refusing to take shortcuts to follow the seasons.
Two styles are currently available.
Waffle Midneck
Jackman L/S Waffle Midneck — HK$990
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12.6oz Big Waffle, 100% Cotton
- Mainly sewn on a flat seamer; the fit has been redesigned primarily for single wear (body width is about +6cm compared to earlier versions)
- A modern take on the classic baseball undershirt—a sweater-like feel that’s all you need in autumn
Henley Neck Tee
Jackman L/S Henley Neck Tee — HK$520
- American cotton air-spun jersey; midweight feel
- 1970s single-button baseball collar; spare button included
Try the Waffle first if you want warmth when wearing a single layer; try the Henley first for layering and collar details. Visit our store to try them on.