IHM-39-BLK - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Black

[Ross]

IHM-39-BLK - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Black

First issued to US Navy sailors in the early 1960s, the A2 deck jacket was the natural successor to the iconic N1, utilising lighter-weight but equally functional materials. Its design incorporated the N1’s tried and tested features such as a heavy-duty zipper and hidden storm cuffs - but with a modified collar, hemline cinches and an added breast pocket for versatility.

This Iron Heart take on a classic jacket remains very true to the original design, constructed with a tough 11oz military serge outer shell with a 100% wool liner. The wool we’ve used to line the interior has been specifically chosen by Haraki-san for its unique characteristics. While the yarns are dyed in Nagoya, the knit itself has been shuttle woven in the textile capital of Japan, Osaka. The use of a traditional shuttle loom creates a much fluffier texture to improve heat retention, with the fabric brushed post-knit to achieve a hand feel akin to a vintage wool blanket. Unlike the quilted sleeve lining found on our N1 jackets, this wool lining extends throughout the body of the jacket and all the way down the sleeves - providing maximum warmth and comfort during the colder months, without losing the smooth feel when putting on and taking off the jacket.

XS-XXXXL

USD705

Stockists
Iron Heart UK

USA
Iron Shop Provisions
BlackBlue
Berkeley Supply Co
Withered Fig
Mild Blend
Guilty Party

Canada
Brooklyn Clothing
The Shop Vancouver

Germany
Burg & Schild

Switzerland
VMC
Feinfracht

[Choko]

Number 1 for me

[JerkStore]

I really, really like this. I think I am going with this, the Sashiko 21oz, the green UHF, and camel cord shirt.

[SKT]

I love how clean this one looks. My number 1 as well

[isXnext]

In for 1. Considering GAH buttons and copper snap.

[Choko]

@isXnext a good art button on the chest pocket would be killer

[isXnext]

@Choko I was thinking exactly the same.

I think what got me confused was the details section mentioning "which can be pimped with a choice of alternative ‘heavy-duty’ snaps". I have no idea why I thought that meant that GAH snaps could not be applied here.

I'd surely do a GAH snap rather than a copper one.

[BalticBob]

Guys, guys, come on, I just asked in a different post that you don't make anything cool for a while and now this. How am I going to break the news to my wife about this one?

Any ideas on how this fabric patina's in the black? I can't say I have seen it before. I tried the work shirt out in the serge fabric and the shirt was amazing but the material wasn't really comfortable to wear (for me in particular, I'm sure you're all harder than me) but in a jacket I think it's going to be perfect.

[Alex]

@BalticBob said in IHM-39-BLK - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Black:

Any ideas on how this fabric patina's in the black? I can't say I have seen it before

I'm pretty sure its reactively dyed, so it wont fade, but we are going to double check with Japan.

[BalticBob]

Stop it, that made it even better. Any first impressions on the size from the sample? Is it going to be cut like the previous versions? I never tried one on but they seemed to be larger than the N1. Did everyone end up sizing down on this last time?

[SamD]

@BalticBob Just to confirm @Alex's comment, the serge and whipcord fabrics used for deck jackets are reactive-dyed, meaning they won't fade/patinate the way a sulphur or rope-dyed fabric does

[BalticBob]

@SamD @Alex Noice! Thank you very much for the confirmation. Looking forward to the measurements on these one. The black A2 might be one of the best looking Jackets I have ever seen; Dehen 1920 did a really nice one last year and I'm very excited to see you guys doing it this year. Definitely adding this one!

[JerkStore]

My business is finally getting steady so now I can snag this piece. I live in LA and now I will have two N1s and an A2.

[Tmcgraw]

Any updates on when we can expect size chart and drop date?

[Alex]

@Tmcgraw no, sorry

[Tmcgraw]

@Alex thanks!
I’m really looking forward to this one.

[kinetic758]

@JerkStore said in IHM-39-BLK - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Black:

My business is finally getting steady so now I can snag this piece. I live in LA and now I will have two N1s and an A2.

Ha. I live in LA too and just came back from Japan with an N1 an A2 and another coat from Real McCoy's. Suffice to say, I haven't worn any of them yet and will probably end up buying this black one too. Currently 76F at night... It's craziness.

[syeef]

Looking forward to this one! Any idea how the color is compared to the "IH-555S-SB - 21oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Cut Jeans - Superblack Non-Fade"? Thanks!

[Alex]

@syeef pretty similar, but not the same given the fabrics are different.

[Tmcgraw]

How does the serge fabric compare to the whipcord? I’ve never handled serge before.