Hard-wearing workwear born out of the contrast between the rugged outdoors and city style.
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Sits flat under a blazer, stands up against the wind. Straight hem, no fuss.
Phone, notebook or pencil. Topstitched on three sides so the mouth stays open.
Brass rivets at the corners, where a loaded pocket tears a lesser jacket first.
No plastic, no snaps. Sewn on a thread shank so they sit proud of thick canvas and never pull through.
Every load-bearing seam folded and sewn twice. No raw edge inside, no single thread holding it together.
A dense plain weave that shrugs off thorn, grease and weather, then softens into your shape with every wash.
Made for life, stitched at the hem. Wear it out, don't throw it out.
Roll it for the workbench, button it against the cold. Reinforced placket so the cuff edge is the last thing to go.
Over a shirt, under a coat, across a desk. Clothes that look considered because they are.
Thorn, dust, a tailgate, a fire. The same jacket, the same pockets, no change of clothes.
Ridgeback Apparel · Since 2018
Born out of the contrast between the rugged outdoors and city style, we have a passion for high quality goods that are versatile and well-made, with attention to detail. We love beautifully constructed, robust and hard-wearing garments that serve numerous purposes and fit seamlessly into a multitude of different lifestyles.
For those days where you need to be hands on and unafraid of getting down and dirty, for the days spent working in the office, or the more relaxed days going to the market. By combining all these life aspects, our products have been made to fulfil those roles.
With our passion for deliberate, well-crafted products, we can begin to turn away from fast fashion and back to excellent quality, multi-seasonal items. This is what our clothing is all about. Ridgeback is the brand that is made for life.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips | Arm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 87 – 92 | 97 | 98 | 82 |
| M | 97 – 102 | 102 | 103 | 84 |
| L | 107 – 112 | 110 | 111 | 86 |
| XL | 114 – 122 | 117 | 118 | 88 |
| 2XL | 125 – 133 | 125 | 125 | 90 |
| 3XL | 135 – 142 | 133 | 134 | 92 |
Measure around the fullest part of the chest, the narrowest part of the waist, and from the shoulder bone to the wrist.
Between sizes? The Chore Jacket is cut to layer, so take the larger one.
Orders are taken over WhatsApp and paid by card or Yoco. Choose the item, colour and size, send us the message, and we'll confirm stock, price and delivery within the day.
Domestic orders arrive within 3–5 working days, and shipping is free on orders over R1 000. We deliver within South Africa only.
Woodstock
Cape Town, South Africa
