Some of the best menswear style staples, in my opinion, live up to their name in a true, direct fashion — a workshirt, the right pair of work boots and yes, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket. It’s part of the famed modern brand’s Treadwell Collection, which takes iconic workwear staples of the past and brings them forward into the 21st century, all the while using rugged fabrication and tough-as-nails materials.

The best updates to the classics are ones that use new-and-improved materials, stitching and hardware, and in my experience, Taylor Stitch — the iconic San Francisco brand known for its tasteful shirting and sweaters — isn’t one to cut corners in that region.

And even still, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket is one that stands apart from the rest in pleasing fashion, especially when considering its design and the materials that go into making it one of the best workwear jackets around.

The Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket starts with a 12.5oz. 100 percent organic cotton canvas construction, like the kind you’d find in a Carhartt or Dickies jacket, but with a more eco-friendly approach.

Beyond that, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket boasts timeless yet modern details like organic cotton corduroy detailing at the collar and cuffs, all the better for added warmth and structure. A recycled nylon interior body and sleeves further add to its warmth while making it easier to wear — lined sleeves are a practical touch that give this hard-wearing coat an easy-on, easy-off approach when layered over your favorite henley, for instance.

A YKK zipper combined with a snap front placket offer you customizable wearing options — snap up the jacket when you’re wearing extra layers for brisk days in the yard, or simply zip up the streamlined yet tough Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket when you’re wearing something a bit more simple underneath (like a lightweight cotton flannel shirt, for example).

A diamond quilted lining is another highly practical touch for warmth in late fall and early winter, while snap cuffs at the wrist give you even more options in terms of wearability and layering. As I often like to say, if it seems like your favorite menswear brand has thought of everything when it comes to style points and utility, a company like Taylor Stitch, well, often has.

Lower hand warmer pockets should prove mighty handy (quite literally), while the rich and versatile Stone Chipped Canvas fabrication wears well with black jeans, with light wash denim or with olive stretch canvas work pants.

One of the best workwear jackets certainly deserves place of pride in your menswear rotation this winter, no matter what the season throws your way, and the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket is up to the challenge, my friends.