1937 ROAMER VEST - Elephant Skin Black

The 1937 Roamer Vest from Pike Brothers is a classic workwear vest inspired by American workwear from the 1930s. Such vests were often worn by tradesmen, mechanics and factory workers as a practical layer over a shirt or work jacket.

The model is made from the historic Elephant Skin fabric, an extremely durable cotton fabric developed for heavy industrial work. The fabric has been used since the late 19th century, and was particularly popular among workers who needed clothing that could withstand sparks, friction and hard use.

The vest is made of 100% cotton with a fabric weight of 520 g/m². The high weight is achieved by weaving in a large number of weft threads in relation to the warp threads. This results in a very dense and durable fabric with high resistance to abrasion.

Although the fabric is made of cotton, over time it takes on a leather-like character. In areas exposed to heavy use, the fabric may darken and become more shiny, giving the vest a distinct patina with use.

The fit follows classic workwear vests from the period. It sits relatively close to the body and works well over a shirt, denim shirt or under a heavy jacket.

About Elephant Skin fabric

Elephant Skin is a traditional workwear fabric developed during the Industrial Revolution. The name comes from the fabric's extreme durability and distinctive surface, which is reminiscent of the skin of an elephant.

The fabric is still produced in Germany according to the original recipe developed over a hundred years ago. The dense construction makes the material highly resistant to abrasion and sparks from, for example, welding.

The result is a fabric that combines the robustness of heavy-duty workwear with the comfort of cotton.

Details

• Elephant Skin workwear fabric

• 100% cotton

• Fabric weight: 520 g/m²

• Classic workwear vest from the 1930s

• 3 front pockets

• Ivory nut buttons

• Heavy bartack reinforcement on pockets

• Fabric made in Germany

• Made in Turkey

• Article number: P0302-11-0001

Sizes

Measurements are taken when the vest is lying flat. Slight variations may occur.

The story behind the Roamer vest

Workwear vests like the Roamer Vest were common among workers in the United States and Europe in the 1920s and 1930s. The vest provided extra pockets for tools and small parts, while keeping the upper body warm without restricting arm movement.

Today, such vests have become a classic in heritage and workwear-inspired clothing. The combination of robust materials, functional details and historical design makes them popular among enthusiasts of traditional workwear.