IHM-37-BLK - Oiled Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Black

[Ross]

IHM-37-BLK - Oiled Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Black

An oiled version of our popular N1, designed to enhance water resistance. Due to the nature of whipcord and its resistance to absorption, the heavy oiling increases the fabric’s weight from our standard 12oz to approximately 14oz.

For this season’s models, we’ve updated the oiling process in an effort to find a more eco-friendly method. Previously, we used fluorine in the oiling process, a compound whose usage can pose environmental risks. Now, a fluorine-free coating replaces this substance with a double layer of oil. This achieves the same level of water repellency as before but results in a slightly waxier hand feel—making this the heftiest version of our N1 to date.

The N1 deck jacket was first issued to US Navy servicemen in the early 1940s. Much copied in the years since, this military classic has evolved to become a true style icon in its own right. The Iron Heart take on the N1 remains pretty true to those original jackets—“if it ain't broke, don't fix it”—constructed with a highly durable whipcord outer shell and a high-density lining blended from sheep and alpaca wool. Of course, we’ve also given the original design a few innovative upgrades, most notably a hidden chino interlining to enhance wind resistance and a heavy-duty two-way zipper concealed beneath the traditional buttoned storm placket. This creates a formidable winter jacket, seamlessly blending authentic WW2-era styling with modern performance and functionality.

XS-XXXXL

SIZE CHART

Stockists
Iron Heart UK

UK
Rivet & Hide

USA
Self Edge
Iron Shop Provisions
Franklin & Poe
City Workshop Men’s Supply Co.
James Dant
Withered Fig
BlackBlue
Division Road
Guevel
Snake Oil Provisions
Berkeley Supply
Milworks

Canada
Brooklyn Clothing Company
The Shop Vancouver
Blue Button Shop

France
Barnabe

Germany
Iron Heart Hamburg
Burg & Schild
Kentaurus

Spain
Aitora

Sweden
Blackways

Switzerland
VMC
FEINFRACHT Bern

Australia
Blue Works

[A Former User]

any idea roughly when these might be available?

[AdamJ]

It is almost time!

@korgi will be dropping in the next 2 weeks I expect

[DeeDee85]

@AdamJ Hi mate, any estimates on the non-oiled standard versions?

[Alex]

@DeeDee85 have a read here

[rllamarca]

I've had a look at the size charts, but can anyone speak to how this fits overall? Boxy? Tapered? Based on the chart and other jackets I have, a small should fit, but a medium might be more comfortable. Local shops don't have any stock and the ones I've found online are final sale.

For reference, I've got a 40" chest, 32" waist (bellybutton), and 34" at my hips - broader shoulders and 165 pounds at 5'8". Maybe someone with similar measurements went through this already.

[AdamJ]

@rllamarca I would always recommend comparing the actual dimensions of the product with a similar fitting jacket, if possible. I appreciate the measurement chart for these hasn't been posted yet (they should arrive on Wednesday) but that measurements are always a safer bet.

You're a similar size to me in terms of vitals and I usually take a Medium, providing the sleeves work, which is usually the issue that they come up too long! It's quite a substantial jacket due to the layers of fabric involved, I would not say the fit is boxy though.

[rllamarca]

@AdamJ Thanks for the insight! Medium might be the move then. My Schott 641 in size 40 measures 22" P2P and that fits well with the liner installed. I was using the IHM-37 size chart from last year's jacket - curious if they'll vary much in this new release.

If I'm patient, a local shop may receive stock before it gets too cold in the North East US.

[AdamJ]

@rllamarca They are arriving this week at IHUK, so the selected retailers (which will be posted at the top of this thread in due course) should have theirs next week at some point.

[AdamJ]

Model Brendan wears a Large

AJ wears Small
Ben and Steve wear Medium
Adam C and Graham wear Large
Josh and Ross wear XXL

You can view staff vitals here.

[AdamJ]

They're here!

edit: not all of them, release date tbc

[Zee Boo]

Take my money!

[A Former User]

They are really.. really.. nice!

[popvulture]

Man this one is so tempting. It barely gets cold here long enough to justify… let’s see if irrationality wins out

[Karol]

And so it begins...

[Zee Boo]

It won’t be easy for me to choose the right size, as I stuck between the sizes, @AdamJ would it be possible to check the inside pit to pit measurements? I wonder how much space takes the lining. Thanx!

[A Former User]

Oh.. this one is almost impossible not to get haha!

[Karol]

@Heavy_blue I don't know. I'm so torn apart between this and its Olive version. I cant make up my mind, and the main reason is that those are not the jackets that can be machine washed. What do You all think, what color will be more future proof as the wear and inevitable dirt accumulates?

[AdamJ]

@Karol You'll be fine with either oiled one, they're both pretty dark. You can wipe them down with a damp cloth if needed

[JerkStore]

What is up with that sleeve length?? They made the chest a bit smaller but added an inch to the sleeve when it was already pretty long.