Name: Freenote Cloth Riders Jacket
Brand: Denver Jackets
SKU: FULLIMPORT-00799
Price: 209 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Re-Creation | Red Cast Heritage x Freenote Cloth Riders WAXED CANVAS Jacket

Ask anyone deep in the heritage workwear world which waxed canvas jacket they would keep if they could only own one, and the Freenote Cloth Riders Jacket comes up more often than Filson, Flint and Tinder, or Rogue Territory. Review after review from buyers who own all four brands says the same thing: the RJ-1 wins on fit, construction, and ageing. It was also the jacket worn by Kayce Dutton in Yellowstone, which put it in front of an audience far bigger than the heritage community that discovered it first. Denver Jackets carries the re-creation for sale in four colours for men and women from XS through 6XL.

Ranch Jacket Meets Riding Jacket

The Riders Jacket Freenote Cloth was one of the first pieces the brand ever designed, and the silhouette blends two jacket traditions into one. Front pleats expand with arm movement, the way a riding jacket should. Shoulder gussets in the back are held by hidden elastic bands that give the upper body a full range of motion without pulling the jacket out of shape. Freenote calls it their signature action back, and it is the single detail that separates the RJ-1 from every other waxed trucker on the market. The jacket moves with you instead of fighting you.

Martexin Waxed Canvas That Ages Into Your Jacket

The Freenote Cloth Riders Waxed Canvas Jacket uses 10-ounce Martexin waxed cotton canvas on the outer shell. It resists water and wind from day one, but the real appeal shows up over months and years of wear. The wax develops creases, fades at stress points, and builds a patina that is unique to the person wearing it. No two of these jackets look the same after a year. The body is lined with a Southwestern print fabric sourced from Japan, and the sleeves use a satin blend lining that lets them slide on and off over layers without grabbing.

Four Colours, Each One Ages Differently

The Red Cast Heritage x Freenote Cloth Riders Waxed Canvas Jacket is available in black, brown, green, and olive green. The brown develops the most visible patina because the wax lightens at fold points and creates high contrast against the darker base. The olive green shifts toward a warmer, faded military tone over time. The green stays vivid longer but shows wear lines at the elbows and chest first. The black is the subtlest ager, darkening at the creases rather than lightening, which gives it a more uniform look even after heavy rotation.

Wear It Hard, Maintain It Simple

Dark jeans and boots are the combination that 90% of RJ-1 owners default to, and it works because the jacket’s workwear roots match that pairing perfectly. Layering a flannel or hoodie underneath adds warmth without losing the silhouette. For care, spot clean with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash. If the wax coating wears thin after extended use, re-wax the surface with a canvas wax bar and a heat gun or hair dryer. That process restores the water resistance and adds another layer to the patina.

FAQs

Q1: Was this jacket really in Yellowstone?

Yes. The Freenote Cloth RJ-1 Riders Jacket was worn by the character Kayce Dutton in the television series Yellowstone, which helped introduce it to a much wider audience beyond the heritage workwear community.

Q2: What colours are available?

This re-creation is available in black, brown, green, and olive green. Each colour develops a unique patina pattern over time, giving the jacket a distinctive look with wear.

Q3: Can I machine wash this jacket?

No. Machine washing can remove the wax coating. It is recommended to spot clean the jacket with a damp cloth and re-wax the surface when the water resistance begins to fade.

Q4: How does the RJ-1 compare to Filson?

Many buyers note that the RJ-1 offers a more comfortable fit through the shoulders thanks to the action back gussets. It is also known for lacking the strong wax odor that some Filson jackets have when new.

Q5: Is this jacket available for both men and women?

Yes. It is offered in both men’s and women’s sizing, typically ranging from XS through 6XL, with a custom size option available for a more tailored fit.