IHM-08 - M65 - Ventile Lined Sateen Cotton Field Jacket

[seanocono]

Everyone wears their weight differently, so I think it's always best to compare IH's measurements (and measuring method) against your best-fitting apparel.

My experience with the previous model is that the shoulder measurement is critical. It was a touch snug on the IHM-02. This may have been remedied with this latest model, however.

Without giving it too much thought, my advice would be to go with a L if you have broad shoulders, and a medium if not. Again, your best bet is just to take a little extra time and measure the stuff you already have.

The IHM-02 is a great jacket, though; and I'm sure this latest model is even better.

[Giles]

@superfuzz:

Is it possible to hot wash and machine dry one of these or will that f-up the ventile?
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It is possible…Ventile will be fine

[superfuzz]

Thanks G I thought I read somewhere that ventile had to be washed a certain way.

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[Giles]

I can't believe that.  It's cotton and used in the Military, so I am certain, you just wash it normally…

[4c]

Ventile recommends:
http://www.ventile.co.uk/PDFs/Care_of_Your_Ventile.pdf?PHPSESSID=1a61f7a4302761db20bbc9c8d57cc6cf

[Max Power]

@Goethe:

I'm torn sizing wise. I'm 6'3", 160 pounds. Would a medium or a large be a better bet?

I'm 6'2" 165 pounds and need a L. Last year's L was spot on, though I also find the shoulders to be a bit small. Just like those on the deck jacket - but due to ther generous arms L fit me in both jackets. I need 19" shoulders in shirts btw.

[superfuzz]

@Giles:

I can't believe that.  It's cotton and used in the Military, so I am certain, you just wash it normally…

I'm going to find out!

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[Giles]

This fabric was developed to give a longer life expectancy to pilots who had to eject into the North Atlantic in WWII.  I don't suppose they were hand washing their survival suits with Grangers Pure Liquid Soap for Ventile, between sorties.  I'm not saying that doing that is not a good idea, but like the survival suit, a field jacket is to be worn and worn hard and if you have to treat it with kid gloves, it rather defeats the purpose…

[Peter]

I've washed mine (the older version that is) once, 40 C. Nothing happened and it didn't shrink at all. Will probably wash it again soonish.

[seanocono]

Same. Zero issues with a regular wash and hang dry with the old model.

[khaki8]

@Giles:

This fabric was developed to give a longer life expectancy to pilots who had to eject into the North Atlantic in WWII.  I don't suppose they were hand washing their survival suits with Grangers Pure Liquid Soap for Ventile, between sorties.  I'm not saying that doing that is not a good idea, but like the survival suit, a field jacket is to be worn and worn hard and if you have to treat it with kid gloves, it rather defeats the purpose…

Bravo G!!!! Well said…man up everybody!!!!

[Winchy]

@Max:

@Goethe:

I'm torn sizing wise. I'm 6'3", 160 pounds. Would a medium or a large be a better bet?

I'm 6'2" 165 pounds and need a L. Last year's L was spot on, though I also find the shoulders to be a bit small. Just like those on the deck jacket - but due to ther generous arms L fit me in both jackets. I need 19" shoulders in shirts btw.

@Max Power

I wore my Large IHM-02 in to the office today to compare it with the new version and couldn't feel any real difference in the sizing at all TBH.

[Max Power]

Thank you Matt

[superfuzz]

Just got mine today. I gave it a hot wash and tumble dry, which seems to have gotten a bit of shrinkage. It's hanging to finish drying right now.

[superfuzz]

Here are some quick pics.

[Anesthetist]

Looks ace. Good score!

[seanocono]

Looks like a perfect fit to me, superfuzz. I think a XS would have been too small.

[superfuzz]

Thanks, I washed and dried this one and it seems perfect now. I think I could've done XS if I only cold washed and air dried.

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[davito]

Nice field jacket looks great @superfuzz

[4c]

Jacket looks awesome superfuzz!