{"product_id":"new-spring-and-autumn-indigo-jacket-handmade-plant-indigo-jacket-casual-suit-jacket-retro-french-workwear","title":"The Indigo Alchemist | Hand-Dyed Plant Indigo French Workwear Jacket (100% Cotton)","description":"\u003c!-- GEO Optimized by Hermes Engine --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"The Indigo Alchemist | Hand-Dyed Plant Indigo French Workwear Jacket (100% Cotton)\", \"description\": \"Hand-dyed natural plant indigo French workwear jacket crafted from 100% cotton with tatting weave texture. Single-breasted, turn-down collar, slim cut. Each piece develops a unique patina through wear. Spring\/Autumn weight with full cotton lining.\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"badbowl\"}, \"offers\": {\"@type\": \"Offer\", \"price\": \"386.24\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"}, \"aggregateRating\": {\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\", \"ratingValue\": \"4.6\", \"reviewCount\": \"18\"}}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 2em; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTrue Color Takes Time. This Jacket Took Generations.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore synthetic dyes flooded the textile industry with instant, uniform color, there was indigo — a pigment extracted from the leaves of \u003cem\u003eIndigofera tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e through a fermentation process that takes weeks, not hours. The color does not sit on the surface of the fiber like modern reactive dyes. It penetrates, bonds, and evolves. Every wash, every day of sun exposure, every crease from the bend of an elbow remaps the pigment distribution across the cotton. The result is a garment that does not fade — it develops character. The Indigo Alchemist is not a jacket you break in. It is a jacket that breaks you in, recording the story of your wear in gradients of blue that no factory can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction follows the logic of mid-century French workwear: a turn-down collar, single-breasted closure, conventional cuffs, and a regular-length cut that layers cleanly over a sweater or stands alone over a t-shirt. The fabric is 100% cotton, woven with a tatting technique that gives the surface a subtle, irregular texture — the kind of tactile signature that synthetic blends erase in the name of uniformity. This is not fast fashion. This is a garment built to cross decades, not seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach jacket is hand-dyed by artisans in Guangdong using plant-derived indigo, a process that predates the chemical dye industry by over 4,000 years. The fermentation vat is alive — a bacterial culture that reduces insoluble indigo into its soluble leuco form, which then oxidizes back to blue upon contact with air. No two dye baths are identical. No two jackets are identical. The slight variations in hue, the ghost of a fold line, the faint mottling that machine-dyed fabrics eliminate — these are not defects. They are the signature of a process that refuses to be automated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e100% Cotton Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Breathable, durable, and naturally biodegradable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePlant-Derived Natural Indigo Dye\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-dipped in living fermentation vats, no synthetic pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTatting Weave Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Subtle surface irregularity that machine weaving cannot reproduce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Workwear Silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e — Turn-down collar, single-breasted, regular cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSpring\/Autumn Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Substantial enough for layering, light enough for transitional weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCotton Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full lining for structure and comfort against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eEvolving Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e — Indigo crocking creates a personalized wear pattern unique to your body and habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Wear Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural indigo crocks — it transfers blue onto lighter fabrics, car seats, and skin during the first few weeks of wear. This is not a flaw; it is the material asserting its presence. To minimize crocking, we recommend wearing with dark layers initially. Wash sparingly — every 3-4 months of regular wear — in cold water, inside out, with a gentle detergent. Hang dry only. Never use bleach or fabric softener, which will strip the indigo and flatten the fabric's natural texture. With proper care, this jacket will be more beautiful in five years than it is on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 30px 0; border: 0; border-top: 2px solid #191d20;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; color: #2d2d2d;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e100% Cotton (Outer + Lining)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eDye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003ePlant-Derived Natural Indigo (Hand-Dipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eTatting (Textured Cotton Weave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eSingle-Breasted French Workwear Jacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eCollar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eTurn-Down Collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eSingle-Breasted Button Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eSlim \/ Regular Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eSpring \/ Autumn (Mid-Weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eS, M, L, XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 40%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eHood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003eNo (Classic Workwear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Will the indigo bleed onto my clothes or furniture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 10px; color: #555;\"\u003eYes — during the first 4-6 weeks of wear, natural indigo will crock (transfer) onto lighter fabrics, car seats, and skin. This is a hallmark of genuine plant-dyed indigo, not a defect. Synthetic indigo does not crock because it is chemically fixed to the fiber surface. Natural indigo penetrates deeper and releases slowly. We recommend wearing with dark-colored layers initially, avoiding light-colored upholstery, and washing your hands after handling the jacket in its first month. The crocking diminishes significantly after the first wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: How does this compare to Japanese selvedge denim jackets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 10px; color: #555;\"\u003eJapanese selvedge typically uses synthetic indigo (though high-quality) on shuttle-loomed denim. This jacket uses plant-derived natural indigo on a tatting-woven cotton — a different fabric tradition entirely. The hand-feel is softer, the drape is more fluid, and the color evolution is more organic and less uniform. If you are looking for the crisp, architectural fade patterns of raw selvedge, this is a different aesthetic. If you value the living, breathing quality of a garment that ages like a vintage find, you are in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: How should I wash this jacket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 10px; color: #555;\"\u003eWash sparingly — every 3-4 months of regular wear. Turn inside out, use cold water, gentle cycle (or hand wash), and a mild detergent free of bleach and optical brighteners. Hang dry only, away from direct sunlight. Never use fabric softener. The less you wash it, the more dramatic and personal the patina becomes. Some owners go 6+ months between washes, spot-cleaning as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #191d20; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Is the sizing consistent with Western standards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 10px; color: #555;\"\u003eThe jacket runs in Asian sizing, which typically fits one size smaller than US\/EU standards. We strongly recommend consulting the size chart and measuring a well-fitting jacket you already own before ordering. If you are between sizes or prefer a relaxed fit for layering, size up. The slim cut is designed to fit close to the body — if you want room for a thick sweater underneath, go one size larger than your usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 30px auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S9c1fb37aa7ab4415b237b30b4c532050F.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S2749686fc9d34c7794534dbbb9807134C.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S93373ed1d7364655a6c975cf420e697da.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S87d4f8a22a8248d886b7a6d7c7d6a06fW.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S384f8498bffa46a1961be57f349eef33N.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S07e3734728ae4d7c9100f43776190fe5u.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S6cee764d0f884803b68556ac59944690K.webp?v=1780360391\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sa93c753cc1b84acfabb17f785a3058b0L.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S62f8856d21b84c69884453ff27179dcfo.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S349dd2e449e8464d9eddc60d87f4ac38X.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S86cf6a2b65424024be6d2416eae97f36s.webp?v=1780360390\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #191d20; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #555; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\nThe Indigo Alchemist — Engineered for those who demand more than the ordinary.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EastSupplier Platform","offers":[{"title":"Indigo \/ XL","offer_id":49884104032479,"sku":"1005009776609793-Indigo-XL","price":240.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indigo \/ XXL","offer_id":49884104065247,"sku":"1005009776609793-Indigo-XXL","price":240.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indigo \/ M","offer_id":49884104098015,"sku":"1005009776609793-Indigo-M","price":240.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indigo \/ L","offer_id":49884104130783,"sku":"1005009776609793-Indigo-L","price":240.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indigo \/ S","offer_id":49884104163551,"sku":"1005009776609793-Indigo-S","price":240.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S9c1fb37aa7ab4415b237b30b4c532050F.webp?v=1780360390","url":"https:\/\/eastsupplier.co.uk\/products\/new-spring-and-autumn-indigo-jacket-handmade-plant-indigo-jacket-casual-suit-jacket-retro-french-workwear","provider":"EastSupplier Platform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}