IHM-02 - Ventile Lined Sateen Cotton M65 Field Jacket

[Felix]

Hello,

I'm thinking about getting an IHM-02 Jacket. I really like the style and the details of the jacket, but I'm not sure how the jacket works in rainy weather.

As some other users said, I think the cotton outer will soak in the rain. But will the ventile lining stop the wetness? Has anybody used his jacket in rainy weather an can tell us the experience?

Best regards
Felix

[Peter]

^i love this jacket, but its worthless against rain. especially when youre biking - gets totally soaked. the lining is only windproof (and very windproof, if i may say so).

[mclaincausey]

I don't see why one couldn't Scotchgard the jacket though, military folks sometimes do that with the M-65s they're issued.

[Giles]

Restocked

[Giles]

On special @ USD400

[Peter]

cant recommend it enough, glad i can use it 8 months a year. thinking of giving it a wash soon, even though it kinda scares me haha

[seanocono]

Steal @ $400.  I love this jacket.  Don't be afraid to wash it, Peter.  I washed it inside out, cold water, gentle spin, mild detergent, hang dry (the usual).  Zero adverse effects.

[mclaincausey]

I wouldn't mind trying to shrink down the sleeves, though I love the fit everywhere else. I paid more than this for a lightly used one (gladly)

[Peter]

i did end up washing it. ballsy enough to wash it in 40 degrees with normal spin cycle as well..;)

edit: no shrinkage occured, or anything else for that matter.. except that it now smells good!

edit 2:

it actually did slightly fade and the satin is less shiny. kinda hard to see in this pic though..

[Giles]

We have just found an XL in Olive. It is now in the shop…..

[Distorbiant]

@Giles:

We have just found an XL in Olive. It is now in the shop…..

Goddamn it. Who bought this? Sell it to me!

Does anyone know what size I would need at around 6'0 and 200lbs?

I normally wear jackets with 18.5" shoulder to shoulder and 22.5 to 23 armpit to armpit.

[Giles]

Either L or XL.  I'm 6'2" and 185 and that is me in an L in the pics:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/extinct/ihm-02.html

Being rereleased in Autumn in a tighter weave sateen

[Distorbiant]

Damn… I got one in L And this thing is pretty slim. Wearable but I definitely can't layer underneath.

Looks like I'll have to hunt down an XL.

[Giles]

Anyone washed one of these and got shrinkage?  I have a customer who wants to get a little shrinkage out of one….

[Peter]

@Giles:

Anyone washed one of these and got shrinkage?  I have a customer who wants to get a little shrinkage out of one….

I've given mine a wash in 40 degrees, didn't measure it but from the feel of it I didn't get any shrinkage.

[JCMx800]

It's just 8C outside, time to reactivate the M65

[ohighyo]

Looks real sharp with the new UHF

[Max Power]

Indeed. That jacket is still on my WTB list. I forgot - will it be rerun this year or anytime?

[Giles]

Yes, black and olive.  This years satin is a slightly lighter weight but much denser weave…

[hajduk]

G, does it means a bit more waterproof?