IHM-33-OLV - Oiled Cotton M-65 Jacket - Olive

[peregrine]

What's the weight of this one, is it heavier or lighter than previous M-65s?

[AdamJ]

Ever so slightly lighter than the IHM-27

[Oroccoco]

This versus the sateen M-65 - apart from the colour difference (olive-ish vs green) presumably the oiled cotton is intended as a harder-wearing, more water-resistant alternative? Will it wear a bit stiffer and be a bit rougher to the touch? Any warmer/more wind resistant? How about wear/evolution potential between the two? Just trying to get a bead on the differences with a view to picking up one or the other. Sorry if it's been addressed elsewhere.

[Alex]

The oiled cotton is thinner than the sateen, so less warm
The oiled cotton is oiled (obviously) so has waterproofing
They are both Japanese Ventile lined, so windproof and water-resistant
The sateen outer on the IHM-27 is not water-resistant at all so will get wet and heavy, but the ventile will keep you relatively dry underneath
The oiled cotton is a little more starchy to the touch
No idea how the oiled cotton will age I am afraid, though you will see plenty of worn IHM-27s if you search for that SKU on the forum

Hope that helps

[Oroccoco]

Very helpful, thanks @Alex . I guess it's fair to say the sateen is the more traditional while the oiled cotton is an all-weather twist on the M-65. Each colour has it's appeal too. Between these two, the M-51 and the N-1 I'm heading for a jacket showdown. I'm in a southern hemisphere winter here, so I want 'em all now.

[SKT]

@Alex Was wondering if the chest pockets are the same on both the sateen and oiled. I remember hearing that the new oiled iteration will lay flatter. Same for the sateen?

[neph93]

@SKT:

Same for the sateen?

No, the sateen versions will be traditional pouch pockets.

[SKT]

Thanks. Going to be a tough decision between the two. I think it would be a super versatile coat for me here in the Midwest.

[neph93]

@SKT:

Thanks. Going to be a tough decision between the two. I think it would be a super versatile coat for me here in the Midwest.

I suspect these oiled versions will be excellent in wetter climates, however I am a fan of the traditional design. I have a Melton wool M65 and a black sateen one, so an oiled olive one wouldn’t be an irresponsible purchase, right? [emoji51]

[SKT]

I think it is obviously the right thing to do. [emoji38]

[Appfaff]

Naw… you owe it to your other two jackets to have one that can fill In during the drizzly days..

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[ddtrash]

@Alex

Is the material for this jacket designed to be re-coated with an oil or wax based treatment?

[Alex]

I suppose you could reapply oil or wax if you wish, but that was not the intent.

[ddtrash]

Thanks @Alex, I am looking forward to buying this jacket once available, just will let someone else experiment with re-coating first.

[Giles]

The thing is, that this is not coated, the fabric is impregnated with oil before construction.

[cander49]

Just got to wear my IHM-27-OLV for the first time this year! Woohoo! I know it's not quite identical to this new one, but it's close enough for me to feel like I can recommend this to people on the fence. UHF + M65 is a great combo for crisp fall mornings!

[John Galt]

What is the weight of the cotton - 12oz, 14oz, 17oz, ??  An earlier post stated lighter than sateen, but exactly how heavy is that?  Thanks!

[AdamJ]

[Steve]

Olly wears Large

AJ, Steve and Chesson wear Small

Adam, Johnny and Graham wear Large

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[Steve]

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