C of C HOODED BARN JACKET | 3BHJ

What is a hooded barn jacket — and why does it matter on site?

A hooded barn jacket is a full-length, zip-front work jacket with a structured outer shell and an insulating lining, built for sustained outdoor wear across cold mornings and physical work. The C of C Hooded Barn Jacket (3BHJ) is the standard the Australian workwear market measures itself against: a 385gsm cotton duck canvas outer paired with a 340gsm shepherd fleece lining, sized from XS to 5XL, in Camel and Black.

Built for the job, not the photoshoot

From the early knock to the end-of-day drive home

Picture a concreting crew arriving on a Melbourne winter morning at 6am. The temperature is seven degrees, the wind is coming off the bay, and work starts in ten minutes. The 3BHJ is already on, the shepherd fleece lining has kept body heat from dispersing overnight, the internal rib cuffs have sealed the wrists, and the rivet-reinforced kangaroo pocket is doing the job of a third hand, holding a phone and a pair of gloves. By mid-morning the duck canvas outer is doing what cotton canvas does: breathing, not trapping sweat, and standing up to the abrasion that softer shell fabrics can’t handle. This is a winter work jacket designed for the hours between the knock-off drive, the site visit, the early start.

Specification that earns its weight

The outer is 100% cotton duck canvas at 385gsm — a tightly woven fabric used in workwear because it resists abrasion, breathes under sustained exertion, and develops a protective patina over time rather than degrading. The lining is 100% polyester shepherd fleece at 340gsm, a loft weight high enough to function as meaningful insulation, not decorative warmth. The front zip is metal with an internal storm flap to prevent cold ingress under pressure. Seams are triple-stitched throughout. The back carries two pleats for movement range and drops at the hem to cover the lower back in bent-over positions. The sleeve is quilted for layerability and closes with an internal rib cuff. Four pockets. Available XS to 5XL.

Why tradies and uniform buyers trust the 3BHJ

JB’s Wear — the Colours of Cotton label has been producing trade-grade workwear to Australian standards for over 30 years. The 3BHJ is a staple in the range not because it gets updated every season but because it doesn’t need to be. The rivet hardware, triple stitching, and canvas weight are the same decisions that have made this jacket a repeat bulk purchase for construction, transport, agriculture, and facilities teams across the country. The embroidery zip opening at the hem is designed to allow clean logo placement without compromising the lining, a detail that matters to any business ordering team jackets.

Two colours. Nine sizes. One jacket.

The 3BHJ is available in Camel and Black, across XS to 5XL. Whether you’re outfitting a two-person trade team or a 40-person site crew, the size run covers everyone. Order with your logo embroidered, or keep it clean off the rack. Either way, you’re getting the same 385gsm canvas and the same shepherd fleece — no compromise across the size range.

Product Features

• Heavyweight dual-fabric construction: 385gsm cotton duck canvas outer and 340gsm shepherd fleece lining work together to block wind and lock in heat across a full Australian winter workday.
• Rivet-reinforced kangaroo pocket: The front pocket is built to carry the weight of tools, a phone, or thick gloves without the stitching pulling loose over months of daily use.
• Triple-stitched seams: Every seam is stitched three times, so the jacket holds together through the kind of physical work that destroys standard workwear stitching within a season.
• Internal storm flap behind the zip: The metal front zip is backed by an internal storm flap that stops cold air pushing through the closure, critical on exposed sites or in sustained wind.
• Drop tail back hem with pleated back: The longer back hem keeps your lower back covered when you bend, crouch, or climb. Back pleats give you the arm range a job needs without pulling the jacket tight.
• Quilted sleeves with rib cuff: The quilted sleeve construction makes the jacket easier to pull over work layers, while the internal rib cuff seals warmth at the wrist and blocks draughts.
• Full pocket system across four locations: Right zip pocket, left internal pocket, front kangaroo pocket, and embroidery zip opening at the hem, storage for tools, a wallet, a phone, and room for custom logo branding.
• Available XS to 5XL in Camel and Black: The full-size run covers the entire team, from apprentice to foreperson, making this a practical choice for bulk uniform orders with optional custom embroidery.