NWT LEE 101 Cowboy Jean Jacket Dry Item No: L97KNM41 Size: Large, Regular Fit Color: Indigo Lee 101 released their iconic Lee Cowboy jacket, also known as the 401 jacket. The jacket came originally on the market in 1934 and was an instant hit amongst cowboys, farmers, and workers. Now, it’s back in special fabric in the premium Lee 101 by Lee collection. LEE’S FIRST DENIM JACKET STYLE The H.D. Lee Mercantile Company introduced its first denim 101-J Cowboy jacket to pair with Lee 101 Cowboy waistband overalls, later known as Lee Riders. The design of this first Lee 101-J Cowboy jacket was similar to other brands catering to the western market at the time. The jacket was produced originally from 1934 until 1948 when the jacket was followed-up by the now-famous Lee 101-J Riders jacket style. The Spring Summer version of Lee’s Cowboy jacket is made with a 14oz unwashed fabric from the Japanese Kaihara denim mill. The fabric is made with 43% linen, so easier to break in as it’s not that stiff. This cotton-linen blend denim fabric is made with cotton for the warp and linen for the weft. The result is a fabric with an authentic slubby feel. The fabric shows flecks of white showing through the slubby texture.