The Jackman Waffle Midneck is a regular-fitting substantial piece of knitwear that is geared towards the colder months. It is made on specially adapted knitting machines using a thick thread with flat seams for a neat finish. For extra warmth, strength and to help the piece keep its shape, the fabric on the inside is arranged laterally. The piece is finished with three-point decorative stitching on the collar, cuffs and hem, and the main body is constructed using flat seams for a neat finish. The detail doesn’t stop there, with flat seams and reinforced bar tack stitching throughout to add extra durability and comfort. When all this is put together, the result is a premium piece of knitwear that will last a lifetime.
The Jackman Waffle Midneck is a regular fit and designed to be worn snug. We'd recommend choosing your usual size in most cases, but sizing up for a looser fit. To get the perfect fit, compare a jumper you own with the measurements below.
| Size | Chest | Length | Shoulder | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 20.75" | 26" | 19.5" | 23" |
| XL | 21.75" | 27" | 20" | 23" |
Established in Japan in 1949 by baseball-obsessed Mitsugu Tanabe, Jackman has a long history of supplying clothing to Japanese sports teams. The brand began when Tanabe quit his job and set up the Tanabe Meriyasu factory in Fukuki with only three knitting machines.
Originally, the brand produced stockings for the fledgling Japanese baseball scene of the early 50s but soon went on to manufacture full uniforms and mitts. The brand’s reputation for quality quickly grew and the Tanabe Meriyasu factory expanded, leading to Jackman producing the training wear for the 1964 Japanese Olympic Team.
Today the Jackman brand is an evolution of Tanabe’s original vision, producing vintage-inspired sports and knitwear to the highest standards of quality. The pieces are made in the same factory using the same vintage knitting machines by highly skilled artisans who have worked in the garment industry for decades.
The manufacturing process may be slower than that of modern brands, but the quality, comfort and attention to detail of a Jackman piece is hard to match.
Wash when needed on a 30-degree cycle. Do not tumble dry.
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We use Royal Mail Tracked 48 and International Tracked to send our orders in most cases. The shipping cost is calculated based on your location and the weight of your order. You can find out more about shipping costs on our shipping page. The average shipping times are:
We aim to ship all orders within 24 hours of receipt or on the next working day. Once your order has shipped, you will receive a tracking reference to your email address.
We’re happy to accept returns or exchanges of orders in new and unworn condition with original packaging within 14 days of receipt. To return your order, please contact us first at [email protected].
Unless we have made a mistake with your order, we cannot accept returns of socks, magazines or books.
For more information about returns, see our returns page.
