IH-535 - Waterproof/Breathable "Pertex Shield" Shell

[Jpo1932]

"Made in Japan in a military clothing factory"
Could you elaborate on this, G? A factory that makes clothing for the Japanese military is made in said factory?

[Giles]

Correct, but that is all I know…..

[Qinhan]

A quick fit pic of the IH-535/IHJ-08 combo:

Initial thoughts/impressions:

• the Pertex shell feels tougher and slightly thicker than most Gortex I've handled.
• doubled with the IHJ-08, this thing keeps you toasty warm.
• plenty of pockets in both jackets.
• I'm glad there is a draw string around the waist.  This will help seal in heat and keep out wind (the IHJ-08 doesn't have this feature).

[thomasnunnally]

Thanks for the pics and review!  Combo looks great!

[MikeC]

G, can you do a water test video on this Pertex material, maybe on YouTube?

[Giles]

It won't be very exciting, it'll be a bubble of water not soaking in.

[MikeC]

Sounds good. No video needed.

[Graeme]

Just a suggestion for next year's model, but I often wear a Gore Tex jacket over my leathers whilst on a bike for rain protection. I find that a hood gets pulled back in the wind at motorway speeds, and will start to strangle me. This isn't very comfortable.

If Haraki wants to target bikers with the next iteration, then either have a removal or roll-up hood.

Motorcycle compatibility aside, it looks a cool jacket.

[Finn666]

[Hype]

I hate to bump this up but will this jacket ever be restocked along with the IHJ-08 or do I have to wait for someone to sell theirs? (I'm a size small)

[Giles]

I will not restock, but there are a few of both in Japan.  Let me know what size(s) you are after and I'll let you know if they are available.

As a general rule, if you complete this form if there is something you are after, it will serve as a prompt for us to restock if we can

[Finn666]

hey G. could you check if there's a LARGE in stock in japan please?
thinking about using this (if available) as my skiing/hiking jacket…

and iirc you wore this one to one of your skiing trips last year, no?! any thoughts...

[Giles]

There is.  It works super well as a light weight breathable shell.  I no longer have it, as Alex "appropriated" it…

[Finn666]

ok, gonna let you know if or if not!…thx

[Winchy]

Medium, XXL & XXXL have arrived from Los Penguinos and are now available online.

[Madame Buttonfly]

REMAINING STOCK OF THIS JACKET REDUCED FROM $525 TO $350

[organisys]

@Giles Is a rerun of this or anything similar on the horizon please?

Specials were a bit on the large size for me I think.

[Giles]

@organisys What size do you think you are in this?

[organisys]

I think an XL would be fine, should be just enough room for a sweatshirt under it. I'm an XL/XXL in most of your gear.

[Giles]

OK.  None in Japan and I am not sure when/if we'll release something similar…..Sorry...