Type 3s Denim Jacket vs Work Blazer: Which to Buy?
By 3sixteen | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Type 3s Denim Jacket and Work Blazer from 3sixteen. Learn which jacket suits your style, fit preferences, and wardrobe needs.
Quick answer
Choose the Type 3s Denim Jacket for a classic denim layer that fades with wear, and the Work Blazer for a relaxed linen blazer that bridges workwear and tailored style.
Key differences at a glance
The Type 3s Denim Jacket is built from 14.5oz double black selvedge denim, designed to fade to grey with heavy wear. It adds hand pockets and a longer body compared to traditional Type III jackets, but omits back seams and waist cinches for a cleaner silhouette.
The Work Blazer is a casual take on a blazer, made from a heavyweight linen twill that is garment-dyed for a soft, lived-in feel. It features a low button stance, wider lapel, and two interior pockets, offering a more relaxed fit than a traditional blazer.
Tradeoffs at a glance
- Fade potential vs. immediate comfort: The denim jacket starts stiff and dark but develops character over time. The linen blazer is soft and comfortable from the start but will not fade.
- Formality level: The Work Blazer is more formal than a denim jacket but less formal than a traditional blazer. The denim jacket is strictly casual.
- Pockets and storage: The denim jacket has hand pockets lined with heavy canvas; the blazer has two interior pockets. Choose based on how you plan to use them (e.g., phone vs. wallet).
Product facts
- Type 3s Denim Jacket ~ Double Black: Our Type 3s denim jacket pays homage to the classic Type III design with a few notable differences. It begins with our flagship 14.5oz 220x double black selvedge denim that will fade to grey with heavy wear. This means the jacket develops a unique patina over time, making it a personal garment that rewards consistent wear.
Type 3s Denim Jacket ~ Double Black - Work Blazer ~ Midnight Linen: The Work Blazer is a casual take a blazer with workwear detailing, low button stance, wider lapel, and a comfortable fit. This season we've crafted it out of a heavyweight linen twill thats been garment dyed for a soft hand and lived-in look. The linen fabric and garment dye create a relaxed, broken-in feel from day one, so you don't have to break it in like raw denim.
Work Blazer ~ Midnight Linen
Which jacket fits you?
Best for
- Those who want a denim jacket that ages and fades with heavy wear
- Those who want a casual linen blazer that works with both jeans and chinos
Not for
- Those who need a traditional blazer for formal settings
- Those who dislike the stiffness or break-in period of raw selvedge denim
