G.06 Verstas – The Chore Jacket

G.06 Verstas – The Chore Jacket, For Life.

Introducing the G.06 Verstas – our take on the classic workwear jacket. This work jacket is inspired and designed for the demands of building our new workshop in Hämeenlinna, Finland. Made for modern life, our modern interpretation of the traditional chore coat or "bleu de travail" – a jacket of choice for craftsmen, artists, makers, and creators.

The G.06 Verstas Chore Jacket has the lifelasting durability of traditional shuttle loom woven Italian 15 oz selvedge denim. The jacket is designed for versatile use with the mobility of the raglan sleeve cut and longer sleeves to accommodate both tasks at the workshop as well as your free time. It features a class-leading pocket design for your everyday carry needs and immaculate selvedge-denim detailing on the inside the button placket. As with things designed for life, this work jacket needed to work in the many scenes of our lives. Whether that is a day at the atelier, a bike ride across town or a classy dinner party downtown, or all of the above, the G.06 Verstas is going to deliver.

Made one by one in Loviisa, Finland, this jacket is built to last and designed to age beautifully. As with all things Kasperi, it becomes softer and more personal with every wear. As the denim breaks in, your G.06 Verstas will develop a unique patina that will tell the story of your endeavors. 

Design

Design

• Designed For Life. Raglan sleeve cut, sleeve length that allows for a full range of motion, perfect for work as well as in daily use.
• Versatile Eight-Pocket Design. Sloped main pockets provide easier access, can accommodate gloves and double as hand warmers. Inside the mainpockets there are nested pockets that provide dedicated space for box cutters, pliers, or other everyday carry items. A chest pocket, with a button secures your phone (sized for Iphone Pro series with a case). Another open chest pocket with a carpenter's pen pocket on the side. 
• Life Lasting Durability. Midweight 15 oz Italian denim lasts for life, becomes better and softer with use, and develops a unique patina with every use.
• Timeless Aesthetic. Our version of the classic chore coats and french bleu-de-travails, will maintain it's relevance for decades to come.   
  

Features

• Raglan cut sleeves. Enhance range of motion for both work and everyday wear.
• Thoughtful pocket placement. Keep tools and daily essentials close at hand.
• Quick and reliable snap buttons. Made out of copper-plated steel, these buttons are quick to use and will not come off.

Materials and Origins

• 15 Oz Candiani Italian Selvedge Denim. 100% Organic Cotton, sourced from one of Europe's finest mills, gently woven on 60's shuttle looms known for quality and heritage.
• Crafted in Loviisa, Finland – Made at a prestigious clothing workshop.

Background

Background

The history of this particular piece has its roots in the very beginning of the history of Kasperi. A little known fact is that Kasperi's first product ever was a leather jacket designed as a winter bike jacket. It was designed out of leather for it's protection from the elements, durable construction and the mobility of riding the bike around town on different assignments in all kinds of weather.

Verstas is the finnish word for a workshop. In the spring of 2024 we started building our Workshop, we needed a sturdy and versatile jacket to use in the building of the workshop. Thus the G.06 Verstas Chore Jacket was born.  The G.06 Verstas needed to be a sturdy, versatile jacket that performs well in both workshop environments and daily life. After the G.03 Telakka, that was designed for the demands of outdoor work at the dockyard in the spring, the G.06 Verstas is our second modern interpretation of this timeless piece of workwear, known as the chore jacket, chore coat or the classic French "bleu-de-travail". The result is the G.06 Verstas Chore Jacket, designed for hard use, made to last. A part of our ongoing mission to produce items that are truly made for life, sturdy, reliable, and full of character.

Denim has long been favored for its durability in hard work settings, and its ability to develop a unique character with wear. Over the years we've researched many different denim fabrics, and while looking for a traditional European mill with the highest quality material, we were tipped by one of Europe's leading denimheads, Mr. Ruedi Kaerrer, the founder of the Zurich The Jeans Museum. That tip was the Italian Candiani mill, from whom we chose their selvedge denim that is gently woven on 60's shuttle looms. A fabric that will create a unique fade, reflecting the stories experienced with its wearer.

Sizing

Sizing

Roomy fit sized for fitting a woolen sweater under. Size down for a t-shirt fit. The denim has been treated to reduce shrinkage. Consult the size chart or get in touch directly for sizing.

Models and sizes in images: 

Janne (in tweed cap): 188cm or 6ft 2in and 85kg or 187lb in pictures sized XL sized extra-roomy for plenty of space in the G.01 Vesikko or G.04 Lainio woolen sweater underneath. 

Michael (in purple cap) : 177cm or 5ft 10in and 79kg or 174pounds, wearing size M for space for the G.01 Vesikko or G.04 Lainio woolen sweater underneath.

To determine your ideal size, measure a similar piece in your wardrobe that fits you comfortably and compare it with our chart below. If you need a specific dimension checked, message us through the form below or via email. 

Size Chart:

Care

Care

Your G.06 Verstas Work Jacket is made from premium selvedge denim, designed to age beautifully. The denim is treated to reduce shrinkage, but do not wash in hot water or dry in high heat as this can lead to additional shrinkage or distortion of shape.

Washing will turn the dark, original, indigo denim color into a more royal blue. To maintain the character of the jacket:

• Minimize washing. Air out regularly and spot clean when necessary, wash only when necessary.
• Wash gently, inside out. Hand wash or machine wash in cold water (30C), and hang to dry.
• Avoid harsh detergents. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners to protect the fabric.