The Taylor Stitch Workhorse Hoodie in Aged Penny: Built for the Long Haul

If you’ve ever found yourself cursing the chilly air during an early morning commute or grumbling over the wind that threatens to thwart your late-fall camping plans, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Hoodie in Aged Penny ($248) might just be the remedy you’ve been craving. True to its no-nonsense name, this piece is a testament to function-first craftsmanship. Crafted from hefty 12.5-oz. organic cotton canvas, double-dyed, and stonewashed for a gorgeously broken-in look, it boasts the sort of rugged durability that will see you through endless hours on the worksite—or, you know, just as many hours spent searching for the perfect s’mores spot by the fire. With its Chipped Canvas construction, this hoodie is poised to pick up character the more you wear it, so don’t be alarmed if it starts telling your life story through every crease and mark in the fabric.

Thankfully, comfort wasn’t sacrificed in the name of resilience. Lined with a 1.5-oz. recycled nylon diamond quilt and stuffed with recycled polyfill, the Workhorse Hoodie turns frigid breezes into a minor inconvenience. A bi-swing action back ensures full mobility, so you can haul gear, wrangle the dog, or chop wood without feeling like you’re wearing a straight jacket.

Add in the storm front—complete with a hidden snap closure over a two-way YKK zipper—and you’ll find that the wind won’t stand a chance of sneaking in to give you the chills. Even your hands get some love from two lower patch hand-warmer pockets lined with brushed organic cotton, perfect for those days when gloves are still stuffed in some coat pocket you can’t remember.

While you’re busy working up a sweat, the heavy rib at the cuffs and hem keeps the hoodie in place, so you’re not perpetually yanking it down. It’s finishing touches like these that highlight Taylor Stitch’s best-in-class craftsmanship—a story told over every tough-as-nails custom snap and carefully tailored stitch. And let’s not forget the finishing flourish: the Aged Penny colourway. Bold yet understated, it exudes a sense of well-worn heritage right out of the box.

A massive perk here is the hoodie’s limited status. Produced in a small batch that might just disappear as soon as it arrives, you can be sure not everyone in your circle will have one (and if they do, well, that’s a club worth joining). Thanks to its easy-going care—just wash cold and tumble dry low—you won’t feel guilty about putting The Workhorse Hoodie through the wringer. It’s quite literally built for life’s best adventures, whether that’s conquering a wind-swept building site or savouring a late-night whiskey around a campfire. One thing’s for sure: this is a hoodie that’s ready to earn its name.

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