VINTAGE 60s Koret Koratron Employee Workwear Chore Jacket Women’s 44

Description: VTG 1960s Koret of California Koratron “Never Needs Pressing” blue chore jacket. Sits at waist type mid century style. Classic TALON zipper works fine. All original buttons intact. Nice lightly worn condition with only a small seam repair under the right arm. See photos. Tag size 44 measures (flat) 21” across chest armpit to armpit, 22.5” long back of neck seam to waist, 22” sleeve armpit to end of sleeve. This was not washed or cleaned prior to sale. It has been stored in the cedar closet since the 1960s. Always nonsmoking no pets. Great for grunge, retro, movie prop. Koret of California was primarily known for women's fashion, particularly casual and sportswear lines, during the 1950s and 1960s. The Koratron label was famous for its wrinkle-free, "never needs pressing" fabric, which became a staple for busy women seeking easy-care clothing. Koret's focus was mainly on women's clothing, including skirts, blouses, and jackets. but it's also possible that Koret experimented with some unisex or workwear-inspired designs during that period. Koret of California introduced the Koratron label in 1961. The Koratron process, developed with the help of chemists, involved a special permanent-press technology that made fabrics wrinkle-resistant and "never needs pressing." This innovation was aimed at creating easy-care garments, particularly for women, and became highly popular in the 1960s as consumers sought more practical, low-maintenance clothing. Koratron garments typically used polyester or polyester blends. The Koratron process was designed for fabrics that could hold a wrinkle-free finish, and polyester was ideal for this purpose due to its natural wrinkle resistance and durability. The combination of the Koratron permanent-press technology and polyester material made the clothing both easy to care for and long-lasting, aligning with the mid-century trend of low-maintenance fashion.

Price: 39.95 USD

Location: Whitmore Lake, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-21T15:32:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD