IHM-27-OLV - Sateen M-65 Field Jacket - Olive
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@jothishan:
Guys, so what is the conclusion! Is this Jacket suitable for western winter? With the IHSH- Wabash shirt underneath, can one withstand the cold temperatures between 1 and 5 °C? I know this is a subjective question, but just thought someone who already owns this would be able to share their experience!
Apologies. My previous answer meant yes!
I wear mine often when I watch the rugby. I find the ventile to be very windproof and with an uhf underneath you should have no problems.
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I wear mine as a winter jacket… but my winter means 45-60F
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If, by those, you meant these:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12289.msg584903#msg584903
Then, yes…
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With the right layering underneath, this jacket is fine for a UK winter, barring the coldest temperatures. I wear mine with a merino wool jumper or a flannel and t-shirt and have no problems. The stand-up collar helps retain heat too.
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@jothishan:
Guys, so what is the conclusion! Is this Jacket suitable for western winter? With the IHSH- Wabash shirt underneath, can one withstand the cold temperatures between 1 and 5 °C? I know this is a subjective question, but just thought someone who already owns this would be able to share their experience!
I'd definitely say no, not suitable for winter wear. It's a heavy jacket, don't get me wrong, but at the end of the day it's just cotton. I'm not sure about the sizing on this version, as I own the very first iteration, but the armpit area is pretty snug and it's not too comfortable to layer anything crazy underneath.
It's a fantastic piece though, and living in Sweden I wear it from April throughout November and it has served me well for a number of years
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Thanks for the replies! I have a fair idea of what to expect with this jacket, but it is too tempting! I might get this one for Spring and Fall and look elsewhere Winter!
Another question, how does this fade over time? Say after several washes? I'm sure it would look immaculately broken in and look even better than new. Can anyone that owns this throw your comments?
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Couldn't resist! Copped it!
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Congratulations! I’m a little jealous [emoji1]
Just like me when I see your snaps wearing IH gear! Some of the best fits I have even seen!
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I’m considering getting one of these in olive. I’m curious to see how they age. A quick glance didn’t seem to give any progression photos. What does it look like after two or three years of wear and say 15-20 washes? I’ve got a couple of vintage authentic military issue M65 jackets off ebay and really love how they have aged and would hope these age well.
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Exactly what I wanted to see before I pull the trigger, but since this is IH stuff, you are guaranteed that this is going to age much much better than anything else comparatively.
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Just curious on sizing. My chest measurement is normally 49 across. I’m curious if anyone else in this range has got the jacket and if they went for the XXL. The XL seems like it would be too tight if I layered.
