
Theory
River Neoteric Twill Jacket
The Theory River Neoteric Twill Jacket is a slightly cropped, straight-fit trucker-style outerwear jacket made from the label's Neoteric twill, a breathable four-way stretch nylon and cotton blend. It has a shirt collar, a single-column matte black snap-button front, two chest flap pockets, vertical welt side pockets, long set-in sleeves with single-button cuffs, and a straight stitched hem band. It is designed for layering over tops; the matching pant is sold separately under style 11628-1332211.
- Material
- ultra-stretch nylon and cotton blend
- Style
- minimal, classic, modern, contemporary, layering-piece, cropped
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Specifications
Trucker-inspired Theory jacket in breathable four-way stretch Neoteric twill with a straight, slightly cropped fit.
Breathable four-way stretch Neoteric twill, straight slightly cropped fit, shirt collar, tone-on-tone buttons, flap and vertical slit pockets.
- Material
- ultra-stretch nylon and cotton blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- minimal, classic, modern, contemporary, layering-piece, cropped
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, business-casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Trucker-inspired jacket design
- Signature Neoteric twill fabric
- Breathable four-way stretch construction
- Ultra-stretch nylon and cotton blend
- Supple twill texture
- Straight fit
- Slightly cropped silhouette
- Shirt collar
- Tone-on-tone button front
- Flap pockets
- Vertical slit pockets
- Designed for layering
- Freedom of movement
Product Insights
Shell 53% cotton, 39% nylon, 8% spandex; lining 92% nylon, 8% spandex; pocketing 98% cotton, 2% spandex Straight fit, slightly cropped; true to size Lightweight layering piece for spring/fall, not a cold-weather outer layer Trucker-inspired jacket with shirt collar, snap front, flap chest pockets and welt side pockets Conflicting tumble-dry guidance: do not tumble dry vs tumble dry low 475 CAD flat across sizes; premium price for Theory
Verified claims
- color
- Navy
- sizes
- SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X-LARGE
- fit
- Straight fit, slightly cropped; true to size
- sizing_guidance
- Take your normal size; size up only for bulky hoodie layering
- material
- Shell 53% cotton, 39% nylon, 8% spandex; lining 92% nylon, 8% spandex; pocketing 98% cotton, 2% spandex
- fabric_hand
- Matte, dry cotton-like hand rather than slick
- performance
- Four-way stretch for freedom of movement
- performance
- Lightweight layering piece for spring/fall, not a cold-weather outer layer
- construction
- Lined body with 92% nylon / 8% spandex lining
- design
- Trucker-inspired jacket with shirt collar, snap front, flap chest pockets and welt side pockets
- construction
- Horizontal yoke seam, vertical panel seams and tonal topstitching
- pockets
- Two chest flap pockets and two side welt pockets
- care
- Machine wash cold gentle; non-chlorine bleach; cool iron; dry clean except trichloroethylene
- care
- Conflicting tumble-dry guidance: do not tumble dry vs tumble dry low
- color_depth
- Deep navy reads near-black indoors, blue in daylight
- origin
- Made in Vietnam; fabric woven and finished in Taiwan
- styling
- Matching pant sold separately (11628-1332211)
- brand_positioning
- Understated sophistication in neutral tones, easy to mix and match
- value
- 475 CAD flat across sizes; premium price for Theory
- durability
- Nylon adds strength; stretch recovery affects long-term fit
- category
- Men's outerwear jacket
Product record
- Title
- River Neoteric Twill Jacket
- Brand
- Theory
- Price
- 475 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
A trucker-style layer over a knit sweater
This Theory jacket is designed with layering in mind, thanks to its trucker-inspired cut and breathable, four-way stretch Neoteric twill. In the product imagery it's worn open over a cream knit sweater, with the cuffs sitting over the sleeves—a look that works for cooler days when you want a light jacket on top.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| River Neoteric Twill Jacket: Choose this if you want a trucker-inspired jacket in Theory's signature Neoteric twill—a breathable, four-way stretch nylon and cotton blend that the retailer describes as exuding urban elegance and suiting layering. It comes in navy with a straight, slightly cropped hip-length cut that runs true to size, plus matte black snap buttons, chest flap pockets, and lower welt pockets. Machine washable on a gentle cycle, and a matching pant is sold separately if you want a coordinated set.[1,2,3] | Sylvain Structure Knit Shirt: Choose this if you want a tailored, knit button-up that the listing author describes as more comfortable than a usual dress shirt while remaining just as polished — a marketing comparison, not a measured result. It is cut from a mid-weight, ultra-compact cotton-polyester blend (53% cotton, 47% polyester) that is machine-washable with a wrinkle-resistant construction intended for shape retention through the day, with a structured point collar and a longer hem designed to tuck into pants. It comes in sizes small through extra-large in Black, Ivory/Cream Beige, and Baby Blue.[4,5,6,7] | Chambers Virgin Wool Suit Jacket: Choose this if you want a classic charcoal two-button suit jacket with a slim fit: it's cut from stretch virgin wool (97% virgin wool, 3% elastane) with a silky 100% cotton lining, flap hip pockets, a welt chest pocket, and a centre back vent. Theory fans report the brand's wool suits wear well and last for years, though those experiences concern Theory suits generally rather than this jacket specifically. It's offered in Charcoal in sizes 38, 40, 42, and 44.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a dark navy button-front jacket on a model. Visible features include a pointed collar, flap chest pockets, vertical seam panels, matte black round snap buttons, welt side pockets, straight hem band and cuff with a single button.
- Overall silhouetteCropped-length jacket with straight hem band, long set-in sleeves, and a pointed shirt-style collar, shown front-on and slightly open on the model's right side.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (medium) - Fabric appearanceUniform woven fabric with a matte finish and fine visible twill-like texture in close view.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (high) - ClosureSingle column of round matte black snap buttons down the center front; five visible along the placket.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.10 · w 0.14 · h 0.72 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo horizontal chest flap pockets with pointed lower flap edges and topstitching across the chest yoke.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Side pocketsVertical welt pockets at the lower front panels, integrated into front seam lines.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (low) - Cuff detailSingle-button cuff with visible topstitching; cuff sits over a cream sweater sleeve on the model's left wrist.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high) - Topstitching and seamsStraight topstitching emphasizes panel joins: horizontal yoke seam across chest, vertical front panel seams, and stitched hem band at bottom.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high) - Placket interiorRight front placket is slightly open revealing an inner facing and the model's cream knit top beneath.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at model's mid-thigh with a white to light-gray gradient background. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model's face partially visible and cropped at nose, hands visible. Image is high resolution and centered on the jacket.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter front view of a male model from chest to mid-thigh, jacket centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundPlain light-gray to white gradient background with no props or visible studio equipment.
- Model presenceModel's head partially visible (mouth and chin shown), left hand and right wrist visible; model wearing cream knit top under the jacket and gray trousers.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from above and slightly left producing minimal, soft shadows under the collar and beneath the hem.
Colors
dark navy· jacket fabric#2A2936matte black· front and cuff buttons#23212E- Overall silhouetteCropped-length jacket with straight hem band, long set-in sleeves, and a pointed shirt-style collar, shown front-on and slightly open on the model's right side.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the jacket front showing pointed shirt-style collar, vertical button placket with large round snap buttons, horizontal yoke seam, angled chest flap pockets, and visible twill fabric texture with topstitching detail.
- Collar shape and finishPointed shirt-style collar with a textured ribbed inner facing visible at the neckline; collar lies flat and has topstitched edge.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.03 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCenter front vertical placket with three large round matte black snap buttons; each button sits in a stitched buttonhole area with visible short bar-tack stitching.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.62 (high) - Chest yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the chest with double rows of visible topstitching forming a reinforcing seam above the pockets.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high) - Chest flap pocketsAngled rectangular chest flap pockets with straight top edge and visible topstitching; flap corners are slightly pointed.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureMedium-weight twill weave with visible diagonal weave texture and matte finish across the visible front panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (high) - Topstitching detailParallel rows of tonal topstitching outlining the placket, yoke seam, pocket flaps, and vertical panels; stitching contrasts subtly by texture rather than color.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high)
Other
Studio close-crop on the upper front of the jacket showing part of the model neck and hair; even soft lighting on a pale neutral background with minimal shadows.
- Model neck and hair visibleLower part of the model's neck and dark textured dreadlocks fall over the right shoulder area of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Shot compositionTight crop framing the upper torso and collar area; image is centered on the jacket front with symmetrical composition.
- Background and lightingUniform off-white to light gray background with soft directional light from the left producing gentle falloff and minimal specular highlights on buttons.
Colors
deep navy· main fabricmatte black· buttonscharcoal navy· collar inner facing- Collar shape and finishPointed shirt-style collar with a textured ribbed inner facing visible at the neckline; collar lies flat and has topstitched edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a dark navy twill jacket showing the back panel, upper yoke seam, set-in long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a straight hem.
- Back panel shapeFlat rectangular back panel with a slightly boxy silhouette and minimal taper at the waist.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (high) - Upper yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the shoulders, creating a wide top panel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.12 (high) - Vertical seam linesSubtle vertical seam lines run from the yoke toward the hem on each side of the back panel.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.13 · h 0.52 (medium); x 0.71 · y 0.18 · w 0.13 · h 0.52 (medium) - CollarClassic turn-down collar visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible sleeve seams running along the outer arm.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high) - Cuff detailButtoned cuffs with a single visible button and a short cuff placket on each sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - HemStraight hem with a stitched band finishing the bottom edge of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (high) - Surface textureUniform fine twill texture visible across the fabric surface, matte finish.
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket from the rear against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows. The lower torso and hands of the model are visible.
- Model presencePartial view of a standing model seen from the back, with head turned slightly to the right and hair covering part of the collar area.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal shadowing around the model.
- Visible trousersGray dress trousers visible below the jacket hem, partially covering the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.76 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
dark navy· main body and sleeves- Back panel shapeFlat rectangular back panel with a slightly boxy silhouette and minimal taper at the waist.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Theory
River Trucker Jacket in Neoteric Twill
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4660318 | River Neoteric Twill Jacket - Navy - Small | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4660319 | River Neoteric Twill Jacket - Navy - Medium | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4660320 | River Neoteric Twill Jacket - Navy - Large | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4660321 | River Neoteric Twill Jacket - Navy - X-Large | CA$475.00 | Yes |