Best canvas work jackets

Top pick: Carhartt Relaxed Fit Washed Duck Sherpa-Lined Jacket. It's the benchmark canvas work jacket for a reason — 12-oz ring-spun cotton duck that softens with wear, a sherpa body lining for real cold, and quilted nylon sleeves so your arms still move freely on a ladder or under a hood. Widely stocked, so easy to size.

Who the others suit:

• Berne Rigid Canvas Insulated Work Jacket — the value workhorse: stiffer, tougher duck and insulation for rough job-site abuse.
• DRI DUCK Cheyenne — best if you want a hood; quilted lining plus poly fill for wet, windy days.
• DRI DUCK Laramie — lighter 10-oz canvas for milder weather and layering.
• Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser — the buy-it-once, waxed-canvas option for a shorter, trimmer cut.
• Patagonia Iron Forge (hooded or chore coat) — hemp-blend canvas, relaxed fit, for a more modern everyday look.
• Rothco Canvas Work Jacket — a cheap, simple flannel-lined beater in brown or black.

Sizing and colour availability vary by listing, so check the size on the card before ordering.