3rd Gen Barber Collection Gilles Barber Pole Trim Jacket
The 3rd Gen Barber Collection "Gilles" Barber Pole Trim Jacket (often called the Gilles Smock) is a premium piece of apparel engineered by actual barbers who have been in the industry for over a decade.Built for professionals who want a sharp, tailored appearance without sacrificing day-long performance, it seamlessly blends old-school heritage vibes with modern textile utility.
Here is the exact breakdown of the Gilles Jacket's specifications and design features:
1. Style & Visuals: "The Modern Heritage Look"
The Base Colorways: Available in both solid Black and solid White bases.
The Heritage Trim: The standout visual feature is the classic, sublimated red, white, and blue barber pole stripe trim running down the front placket edges, adding an instant nod to traditional barbering roots.
Premium Hardware: Instead of cheap plastic fasteners, the Gilles features heavy-duty, high-quality brass buttons down the front closure paired with a hidden, authentic YKK zipper for dual security, a clean finish, and maximum durability.
2. Fabric & Material Tech
The Blend: Made from a premium 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton woven fabric.
Armor Against Hair: The textile is specifically selected to be hair-repellent and water-resistant. Hair clippings slide right off instead of threading into the weave, keeping your under-clothes completely clean and itch-free.
Comfort & Breathability: Despite its durable build, the fabric is remarkably lightweight and highly breathable, ensuring you stay cool under hot station lights during back-to-back fades.
Longevity: The blend is completely shrink-proof and holds up perfectly to rigorous daily wear.
3. Ergonomics & Tailored Fit
The Pocketed Shoulder Design: This is the jacket's true secret weapon. The shoulders are engineered with unique "pocketed" or gusseted seams. This allows a barber to raise, lower, and extend their arms freely while cutting or blow-drying without the rest of the jacket riding up or pulling across the back.
Tailored Silhouette: Unlike baggy, shapeless standard smocks, the Gilles is cut for a clean, modern, contoured fit that looks sharp in the station mirror.
4. Care Instructions
Machine washable on a delicate cycle and tumble dryable (or can be dry cleaned).
Important Note: While the main body of the jacket can be safely ironed to keep it crisp, you should never iron directly over the colored barber pole trim to prevent damage to the design.
It is a rugged, highly functional piece of "shop armor" that looks incredibly professional while solving the daily mobility and hair-trapping headaches barbers face.
