IHM-49-BLK - 21oz Melton Wool M65 Field Jacket - Black

First issued to US servicemen in 1965, the original M65 was designed as a cold-weather field jacket built for utility and protection. This version takes that foundation and pushes it further, replacing traditional military sateen with a dense, heavyweight 21oz Japanese Melton wool. The classic M65 structure remains intact, four patch pockets, hooded collar, epaulettes, and drawcord adjustments, but the fabric choice radically changes the experience. The wool is double-woven at a higher density than previous Iron Heart Melton releases, delivering serious wind resistance and insulation. Paired with a water-resistant Japanese Ventile lining, this is a true winter M65 built without compromise, designed by Shinichi Haraki and constructed entirely in Japan by WORKS INC.

• 21oz Japanese Melton wool, 90% wool, 10% nylon
• High-density double-woven twill construction
• Reactive-dyed warp and weft, fade-resistant
• 6.2oz Japanese Ventile cotton lining
• 100% polyester twill sleeve lining
• Two-way over-spec YKK zipper with snap placket
• Zippered lightweight polyester hood stored in collar
• Four front patch pockets, dual-entry waist pockets
• Interior left chest pocket
• Heavy-duty snap fastenings throughout
• Velcro wrist cinches
• Drawcords at waist and hem
• Buttoned collar latch
• Buttoned shoulder epaulettes
• Bi-swing shoulder pleats
• Bias-bound taped seams at hem and collar
• Single and double needle construction
• Poly cotton constructional thread
• Designed by Shinichi Haraki
• Made in Japan

Handmade by WORKS INC. in Japan

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

Fit Notes: Tommy is wearing an L in this piece. He generally wears this size in their jackets and XLs in all the shirting. This one sticks to that standard. It has a roomier cut, as a jacket should, which allows him to wear a size closer to his "normal size." We would still recommend sizing up once if you are in between sizes. Tommy is 5'9," 165lbs with a 40" chest.