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Ladies and gentlemen… it finally arrived.
After way too much measuring, comparing, and overthinking, I can confidently say: I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
For context, I’m a 5’6”, 205 lb short/thick king with a broader chest and shoulders. Depending on the brand, I can fluctuate between Large and XL. Some Large jackets fit better overall, while others become too restrictive up top. For example, I own some Carhartt jackets in Large, but those already run oversized.
So sizing this correctly mattered a lot.

First Impressions / Unboxing
The presentation was honestly impressive.
It arrives in a clean white bag that gives off a very premium, almost Apple-like unboxing experience. Once opened, the jacket is neatly folded, fully buttoned, and free from excessive plastic or unnecessary packaging.
Minimalist, clean, premium.
The only tag is centered near the collar with the standard branding and size info—easy to remove and not obnoxious.

Build Quality
The first thing that stood out:
This jacket feels substantial without being overly heavy.
It’s surprisingly light for how durable and structured it feels.
The stitching and detailing are genuinely next level. Photos really don’t do it justice. In person, the texture, construction, and craftsmanship immediately stand out.
This piece absolutely feels premium.

Style + Function
What makes this jacket special is how versatile it is.
It genuinely feels functional enough to wear for:
Work
Outdoor tasks
Everyday utility
But it’s also stylish enough to wear:
At the office
Out with friends/family
Casual elevated settings
This isn’t just another chore jacket.
It feels like a statement piece.
You’ll almost definitely get compliments or questions because the texture and design are unique enough to stand out without being flashy.

Fit (Most Important Part)
For my build:
XL Fit:
Chest/shoulders: Excellent
Mobility: Great
Length: Slightly longer than I’m used to, but still appropriate
Overall silhouette: Boxy, structured, functional—not oversized
At first, I thought:
“Maybe this is a little longer than I’d ideally prefer.”
Then I realized:
It’s a chore jacket.
It’s supposed to have:
Slightly more length
Functional room
Workwear-inspired proportions
So instead of feeling oversized, it feels intentional.

Large vs XL (For Similar Builds)
If you’re built similarly to me:
Large:
Likely shorter
Possibly more tailored
But increased risk of chest/shoulder restriction
XL:
Better daily comfort
Better mobility
Proper chore jacket silhouette
Room for layering (crewneck, hoodie, etc.)
For me personally:
👉 XL was absolutely the right choice
Would Large maybe have looked slightly more fitted? Possibly.
But I strongly suspect I would’ve sacrificed comfort and movement, which would defeat the purpose of this jacket.

Final Thoughts
If you’re a thicker guy:
Prioritize chest and shoulder measurements over everything else.
This jacket is not oversized—it’s structured and boxy in the way a chore jacket should be.
And honestly?
That’s what makes it work so well.

Final Rating:
Fit: 9/10
Style: 10/10
Function: 10/10
Overall:
9/10
Only downside:
The price… obviously 😅

If anyone is considering purchasing and has sizing questions—especially for broader or shorter builds—I’d be happy to help.
Hope this helps someone avoid the sizing spiral I went through.

The humble chore jacket has already survived a couple of hundred years on the backs of French pig farmers, Jackson Pollock flinging paint around, and Paul Newman eating way too many prison eggs in Cool Hand Luke. So we’ve built an Indestructible Chore Jacket to help it survive another few centuries.

The chore jacket was originally known as the ‘bleu de travail.’ Developed as utilitarian workwear for French farmhands and artisans in the 19th century, it was made of heavy cotton moleskin and dyed with a deep indigo which hid the dirt.
 
It also faded beautifully. Not that French farmers would have cared. They liked that it was tough, roomy and had big patch pockets to stash tools, pipe-tobacco, and maybe a couple of pastries.
 
By the 1890s it had crossed the Atlantic, where Carhartt started mass-producing its own version in brown canvas. Half a century later Jackson Pollock started flinging paint around while wearing a chore jacket. And Paul Newman navigated the American prison system in one in Cool Hand Luke.
 
Having survived a couple of hundred years already – and clearly not going out of fashion anytime soon – we decided to help it survive the next couple of centuries by building the first Indestructible Chore Jacket.
 
We’ve built our own classic chore with a cotton and Dyneema twill, produced in Japan by a 180-year-old textile mill who are famous for making clothing that’s both really strong and really soft at the same time.
 
15x stronger than steel, Dyneema is the single strongest fibre known to man today. If you’re into chemistry, it’s an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene that combines extreme strength with very low weight. It’s 40% stronger than high-strength aramid fibres, and so tough it was originally used in body armour, anti-ballistic vehicle armour, and ropes used to tie down oil rigs in violent, icy seas. And we’ve used it to build the world’s strongest pants, belts, t shirts and jackets.
 
As for the aesthetics, our Indestructible Chore Jacket is a cleaner, more minimal and day-to-night take on the traditional design. Chest pockets are generous but reverse entry and discreet with invisible snaps. A zipped side pocket is all but invisible and there’s also an internal zip pocket, for things you want to keep close to your chest.
 
The jacket comes in Sand and Sandstone… and also has pockets for pastries.
 
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Hoping for some input from the hive mind here. I have a 2020 purchase ceramic hoodie bought direct from Vollebak. It’s a size M, brand new with tags and original packaging. I’m trying to price it to sell. What do you think k is a fair price to list it at? Thanks a ton for your input.

https://vollebak.com/pages/spaceshop-london

ON MAY 15TH AND MAY 16TH THE VOLLEBAK SPACESHOP LANDS IN LONDON FOR 48 HOURS. YOU’LL FIND IT AT SPACE HOUSE ON KEMBLE STREET, EARTH, THE MILKY WAY GALAXY, IN THE ORION-CYGNUS ARM OF THE VIRGO SUPERCLUSTER.

On May 15th our first Vollebak shop lands in central London for 48 hours.

For any visitors from Earth you’ll find it at Space House which is Number 1 Kemble Street.

For any intergalactic visitors, just look for the blue planet.

Like any good shop it will of course have things in it that you can buy. And people to help you buy them. And as it’s London, we’re going to land it inside a massive building so if it rains you’re not going to get wet.

Inside you’ll find everything from Martian Aerogel Jackets built from the hypersonic parachutes that landed the last rovers on Mars, Full Metal Jackets built from 11 kilometres of disease-resistant copper, and Electromagnetic Shielding Bombers designed to combat cosmic and earthly radiation.

You’ll also find our Vollebak Spaceshop which we built with SAGA Space Architects, and sonic powerhouse Bang & Olufsen to offer a glimpse into a future of interplanetary drone deliveries between Earth, the Moon and Mars.

The shop will be open from 9am to 6pm each day.

On the evening of the 15th we’ll be doing a talk about how and why we make clothes from the future, and things like the Spaceshop.

You’ll also find limited edition t shirts and screen prints of our friendly little London alien designed by Henrik Delehag.

The year is 2056 and something has gone very wrong…

You’re not exactly sure what caused the cataclysm. In the final days, the obfuscation and disinformation became so intense that the only clear thing was that collapse was happening. It turns out the darker side of human nature was always there beneath the surface and now — unplugged and unhinged — society has turned upon itself.

But you saw it coming.

You grabbed what mattered and headed for the horizon, towards whatever future still exists.

The good news is that you have access to everything Vollebak has ever made. All the materials. All the science and technology.

So invent a survival bag and tell us what you’re depending on to make it through.

Maybe it’s a backpack made from Blue Morpho material. Maybe it’s a fully shielded rucksack designed to disappear from drones and thermal scans. Maybe it’s modular, self-repairing, waterproof, radiation resistant..l. or maybe it’s surprisingly simple.

Maybe it’s just a couple of ideas. Or maybe you already have sketches and detailed concepts in your head.

There are loads of creative people in this community, and with the Spaceshop launch approaching, it feels like the perfect time to imagine where the brand could go next.

Let’s see what ideas we can come up with - and maybe even spark some inspiration.

Good morning r/vollebak

So, Friday 15th May is the launch of the Spaceshop in the UK. It opens at 9am.

I was wondering if any of the loose collective of people here — those interested in impending apocalypse, material science, good customer service, and clothing from the future — might fancy meeting for a cup of tea or coffee before the Holborn launch on Friday.

A couple of us will be at a nearby café (location TBC) from around 8am. Alternatively, you could just meet us outside Space House shortly before opening.

Nothing formal. Just a chance to put faces to names, have a quick chat, and walk over together.

One of the things I like about this sub is that it seems to work regardless of whether people buy everything at full price, hunt archive sales, or buy exclusively secondhand. That mix makes the community more interesting, not less.

And I suspect some of us are probably better at talking about kit online than walking into a room full of strangers. If that sounds familiar, this might be a gentler way in.

If people would rather just go independently and enjoy it in their own way, that’s obviously completely fine too. But if anyone fancies meeting beforehand, comment below or drop me a message.

Would be great to see a few of you there.

I’m selling a new condition Vollebak Dyneema Ultra Light shell jacket. Size XL

It’s currently on the website for $995 plus shipping and tax

Looking to place it with the right person.

https://vollebak.com/en-us/products/ultralight-shell-with-dyneema

Can't imagine it staying white if that's a side effect