M51 PARKA/ MIL-P-1013

As the model after the M-48 PARKA that the US military first used a layered system, the MIL-P-11013 model M-51 PARKA released on March 12, 1951, uses heavy-textured cotton satin fabric.

The original version of the pure cotton M-51 PARKA only had two revised versions and only existed for a few months. After that, it was changed to a lightweight nylon/cotton blended fabric. The first generation pure cotton version M-51 PARKA was in service early, for a short time, and in small quantities, so very few have been preserved to this day.

As the first generation of M-51 PARKA, the focus must be on pure cotton satin fabric. In order to restore the glossy texture of the year, we insist on using exclusively developed fabrics, purchasing US certified Supima long-staple cotton, combined with analysis of the unique textile structure of the warp and weft lines of the original M-51 fabric, and more appropriate dyeing methods, so that it can make the fabrics that are worn and washed softer and less stiff, and have a natural drape after aging. This fabric is the result of GIZEMO's continuous evolution and iteration every year, and is comparable to non-market currency satin fabrics.

The reason why the original M-5I PARKA can be called a classic is that there are actually many details that can be discussed. As far as the version is concerned, if there is a slight difference, the feeling of wearing it on the upper body will be completely different. In fact, there is a big misunderstanding. Some people think that the original style is so-called fat and difficult to control. In fact, on the contrary, the true original cut will be more outstanding if worn properly. The shape and width of the sleeve circumference, the pleats on the back of the sleeves, the length of the shoulders, the choice of sewing thread and the density of stitches all determine the overall feel of this PARKA.

The M-51 PARKA uses durable TALON retro line-specific No. 10 metal zippers, and uses TALON's early special retro sample cards for ordering.

In order to better restore the details of the M-51, GIZEMO specially opened a mold and customized a hardware four-button fastener, which is different from the universal SK35 four-button buckle on the YKK market. The mold pays attention to the shape of the front and back, as well as the color and polished texture. The pocket lining is made of thick blended wool, and the Meian thick cowhide pig nose buckle is used. The iron rope toe is not used in order to restore the original historical appearance, because the plastic toe was used in the past, which is already very durable. If the iron toe is used, it will be superfluous. , these details may seem small, but only after being correctly studied and combined together can they be called better replicas.

M-51 PARKA
MIL-P-11013
GIZEMO exclusively develops special fabrics to restore the classic style of the first generation M in 1951
Wool blend pocket lining
Font details restore the original contract number mimeograph
TALON vintage zipper
Specially opened mold to customize military version specifications thickened black four-button buckle