M-65 FIELD JACKET 1ST /DSA 100-1690

This M-65 jacket is a limited product launched by the GIZEMO team on the occasion of the 5th anniversary

The limited edition set includes: A replica epaulet jacket with contract number DSA-100-1690M-6566
A replica of the 1966 DPSC Ministry of Defense version M-65g liner

The classic M-65 jacket is the product of repeated improvements such as the M-43 and M-51. It is the final form of the classic three-dimensional four-pocket field jacket. It was in service from 1966 to the late 1990s, spanning nearly 30 years. After three generations of changes, it has become the most well-known combat jacket.
The M-65 is distinguished by shoulder and zipper, and is generally divided into four periods.
1ST
1966, the first generation shoulder strap, aluminum zipper
2ST
1966-1971, with shoulder straps, aluminum zipper
3ST
1971-1987, with shoulder straps, copper zipper
4ST
1982-1991, with shoulder straps, plastic zipper

In the early 1960s, the US Army planned to update its field uniforms, and a new jacket model, the M-65, was developed. The collar part was changed to a stand-up curved collar, with a zipper and a hidden windproof hood. The original buttons on the cuffs were changed to more convenient Velcro, and the cuffs are designed with triangular horseshoe sleeves to protect the back of the hands from wind. There is a drawstring at the waist for easy cinching to maintain warmth.

Reproduce M-65 nylon/cotton blend fabric

Historically, due to factors such as poor wear resistance and poor waterproof performance of pure cotton field jacket fabrics, newly developed nylon and cotton thick blended materials were used in the M-65 jacket.

In order to restore the texture of the M-65 back, we blended American SUPIMA long-staple cotton and nylon to restore the fabric characteristics of the M-65 back. The weft yarn showed a slightly convex and slub texture. This texture is actually from the original year. The quality of cotton is not as refined as it is now, and the textile machines are also relatively backward, so the cloth will have this slightly rough feeling. Real blended M-65 fabric actually requires a certain amount of experience and technology to produce. This kind of blended fabric is actually difficult to dye because the materials are different and have different abilities to absorb dyes, so it requires certain experience and technology. Therefore, even Japanese brands on the market do not use blended fabrics. In fact, because of the difficulty in development, the cost is relatively high.

Original style aluminum tooth vintage Conmar zipper
Historically, the zippers used in the early days of M-65s were often aluminum-tipped conmar.
Most M-65 jackets before 1971 were made of "aluminum pull"
Most of the sliders are made of aluminum-colored alloy. This kind of zipper is rarely seen on the market.
The silver texture brought by the aluminum teeth is an iconic feature of the early M-65

The collar zipper is made of No. 5 aluminum teeth. Military players should be familiar with this zipper.
The silver color brought by the aluminum teeth of the cotton webbing makes it easy to identify.
The hidden hood in the M-65 collar has an exquisitely designed structure, and elastic threaded links are used at the internal links.
We made a high-level reproduction based on the original 1966 epaulet-less version.

M-65 FIELD JACKET 1ST
American Supima long-staple cotton/nylon blended fabric 1966 first generation M65 military version
Classic Conmar Vintage Aluminum Teeth Zipper
Customized blackened and thickened military-standard four-button buckle
Customized urea buckle
US Primaloft gold label (p cotton) liner filling use