IHM-27-BLK - Sateen M-65 Field Jacket - Black
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Been a while since I posted something here.
I allways wanted one of these in black, because the green one combined with military green cargos or a military green shirt ist just to much military green for civilian life for my taste.
Strangely my wife said: "Well, if one is available, why don't you get one?" and who am I to argue with my wife.
With 16° C here today, it was allmost to warm to wear this along with an UHF.
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@Kasi looks cool!
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Hi all, FYI I cancelled out an order this morning so a small should be freeing back up soon.
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Don’t smoke kids!
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Nope.
H once told me he was going to offer an optional liner. I said, 'and what the fuck are you going to to do with all the liners that no one decided they wanted, but we have made, at the end of the season?'
He gave me a sage look and said "no optional liners"…...
@Giles lol. This hadn't aged well.
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Then on the wish list!
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What about natural indigo? @Rick62
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/springsummer-2024-collection-preview/IHM-42-IND.html
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@Graham I saw it and honestly don't know what to think. At the moment I don't think it's fish or meat. (a Dutch saying
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Review time:
Absolutely love this jacket, and it's been my main jacket this winter at 70+ wears. Only switching to more technical jackets when it gets really cold. (-10 C or colder. I'm naturally a bit warm, so that point might come sooner for others).It handles rain and snow without problem, certainly waterproof enough for my use, while still being breathable and never stuffy.
Probably the most versatile jacket I own, goes perfectly with denim, but I've even used it over a suit.
I've got the Olive version as well, but can't really beat the black one for versatility.Super practical with plenty of generous pockets. I've often left the bag/backpack at home as a result.
Love the feel of the fabric, hefty yet smooth, really puts to shame a lot of other jackets I've had in the past.
It's got the best zipper I've come across.
The tall collar keeps you warm when it's cold and windy.If I had to pick only one IH jacket, even with all the incredible denim jackets, this might be it.
As for sizing I'm typically XXL in IH shirts, and this jacket is perfect in XL.
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@JunkPants agree with all the sentiments here, mine doesn't get quite as much wear it deserves cause I'm almost always rocking a denim jacket, but when I see it's raining (or that rain is due) I get a little bit happy inside cause I can put this bad boy on.
I went for my usual shirt size L, and it definitely feels a little over sized compared to how I usually like my clothes to fit, but it just feels so right.
Had more compliments about this jacket than any other peice of clothing I own, and I just love the way the sateen feels. Such understated quality
I'll grab an olive one in medium someday, for a sharper, more fitted look.
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@T4920 I suppose in Norway we have more days in a year where a denim jacket may be a bit too light.
I think this jacket can look great either fitted or loose. A bit oversized with the waist tightened can be a good look as well. Anything works with an M-65 really imo.
The feel of this sateen is indeed something special
, instant feel of quality. And like you, this jacket seems to garner compliments. And people seem surprised by the weight of the fabric, and the jacket itself, if they handle it.(Nobody ever seems to give a damn about your jeans
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