Hidden Rivet Jackets

Hidden Rivet Jackets: Raw Denim Made to Wear In

Hidden Rivet jackets are built on one simple idea: an outer layer should look better after a year of hard wear than it did on day one. The range starts with the Accordion, a modern take on the classic Type 1 denim jacket, cut from a textured crosshatch denim that softens, shapes and fades the more it's worn.

Like everything from Hidden Rivet, the jacket is about honest fabric and careful construction rather than trends. It's designed to be thrown on every day, layered over shirts and paired with heavyweight denim, and to tell its own story as it ages.

The Accordion: A Type 1 Denim Jacket, Reworked

The Accordion reimagines one of the most recognizable workwear shapes there is. It's made from a 12oz sanforized crosshatch denim, a mid-weight fabric with enough body to hold its shape and enough give to move comfortably from the first wear.

Crosshatch denim has a textured, criss-cross surface that catches the light and adds depth to a familiar silhouette. As the indigo wears away at the elbows, cuffs, collar and pocket edges, that texture turns into fades that are unique to the person wearing it. No two Accordions end up looking the same.

Style: Type 1–inspired denim jacket
Fabric: 12oz sanforized crosshatch denim
Character: molds to the wearer and fades over time
Sizes: XS to XXL

Where the Type 1 Jacket Comes From

The Type 1 is the original denim jacket shape, first made as hard-wearing outerwear in the early twentieth century. It's a short, practical layer designed for people who worked with their hands, and its clean lines have been reinterpreted by denim makers ever since.

That history is part of the appeal. A Type 1–style jacket looks right with almost anything, from raw jeans and work trousers to a simple plaid shirt, and it only gets more personal with age.

Crosshatch and Sanforized Denim, Explained

Crosshatch denim is woven with irregular, slubby yarns running in both directions, which creates a grid-like texture across the fabric. It gives a jacket visual interest even when brand new, and it makes fades look rich and layered rather than flat.

Sanforized means the fabric was pre-shrunk before it was cut and sewn. That matters in a jacket: the Accordion keeps its size far better after washing than unsanforized denim would, while still breaking in, softening and fading with wear.

At 12oz, the denim sits in the mid-weight range. It's substantial enough for cool mornings and evenings, yet light enough to wear for most of the year as a layer over a shirt or tee.

Finding Your Fit

Hidden Rivet jackets come in sizes XS to XXL, and the Accordion is designed to sit comfortably over a shirt. If you're between sizes, or you plan to layer it over something heavier like a hoodie or a thick knit, email support@thehiddenrivet.net before ordering and the team will help you choose the right size.

How to Style a Hidden Rivet Jacket

A denim jacket earns its place when it works with everything else you own. A few easy combinations:

Double denim, done right: wear the Accordion with black raw denim so the two fabrics contrast instead of competing. Browse Hidden Rivet Pants for 21oz selvedge in indigo, black and moss.
Plaid and denim: layer it over a lightweight Japanese cotton plaid shirt for a classic workwear look. The Sunday Shirt in Hidden Rivet Shirts comes in three colorways that sit naturally underneath.
Relaxed weekend: throw it over a plain white tee with faded army green twill trousers and boots.

Breaking In and Caring for Your Jacket

The first few months shape how a denim jacket ages, so a little patience goes a long way.

Wear it often. Movement creates the creases and fades that give denim its character.
Wash sparingly. Air it out between wears and spot clean small marks with a damp cloth.
Wash cold and inside out when it's finally time, then hang it to dry rather than tumble drying.

Premade and Preorder

Every Hidden Rivet piece is labeled Premade or Preorder. The Accordion is premade, which means it's already made rather than waiting on production. Preorder pieces ship once they're ready, and a preorder can be cancelled for a full refund at any time before it ships.

Shipping, Returns and Support

Every order ships worldwide with free shipping, and delivery takes 10–15 days. Import duties or taxes charged by the destination country are paid by the customer.

Unworn, unwashed items with tags attached can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Worn or washed denim can't be returned, so try your jacket on carefully first.

Explore the Collection

The Accordion was made to be worn with the rest of the range: heavyweight raw denim below and lightweight plaid underneath. Wear it hard, wash it rarely and let it tell its own story.