IHM-42-IND - 16oz Selvedge Denim M65 Field Jacket - Natural Indigo

The original M65 jacket was initially designed in 1965 as a cold weather field coat for the US military - but this is no ordinary M65. Taking the classic cut - complete with four large patch pockets and a hooded collar - we’ve constructed this unique take on the M65 from natural indigo dyed, 16oz selvedge denim. 

Hand dyed in Tokushima, Japan, the use of natural indigo results in a denim with a richer colour compared to more commonly used synthetics. A very labour-intensive process (hence the more limited nature of natural indigo denim), the dye also takes a lot longer to start fading. However, when the yarns do eventually start to give up their indigo, the denim will develop beautiful fade patterns with lots of contrast. Finished with 8-wale corduroy lining on the collar and cuffs, leather drawstrings and an over-spec’d YKK zipper, this is a very special, extremely limited run jacket.

*please forgive the lack of personal content. we are attempting to get these up and out to the people as the demand is extremely high*

• Made in Japan
• M65 Field Jacket
• 16oz Japanese selvedge denim 
• 28 times rope dyed natural indigo warp / natural weft - will fade with wear and washing
• No chemicals were used in the dyeing process of the denim
• Pure (synthetic) indigo chambray internal and pocket lining
• 8 wale navy corduroy lining on collar and cuffs
• Tonal stitching and bar tacks
• Two-way over spec’d YKK main zipper under snap fastening placket
• Four external patch pockets all with snap fastenings
• Side hand warmer pockets
• One internal pocket
• Single and double needle stitch construction
• Snap fastening throat latch
• Buttoned shoulder epaulettes
• Leather drawstrings at hem and waist
• Zippered pocket in collar contains 100% polyester ripstop hood
• Bi-swing shoulder pleats
• Felled internal seams
• One washed - little to no shrinkage expected
  

A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance.

Fit Notes: Shop owner Tommy is wearing a size XL in this because it was all he had left to try on by the time the other sizes sold. He could rock this puppy, but it felt just a bit too big in the arms. He would likely snag a large if one were available. Tommy is 5'10," 165lbs with a 40" chest.