An oiled version of our A2 deck jacket, designed to enhance water resistance. Due to the nature of whipcord and its resistance to absorption, the heavy oiling increases the fabric’s weight from our standard 12oz to approximately 14oz. For this season’s models, we’ve updated the oiling process in an effort to find a more eco-friendly method. Previously, we used fluorine in the process , a toxic chemical that poses serious environmental risks. Now, a fluorine-free coating replaces this hazardous substance with a double layer of oil. This achieves the same level of water repellency as before but results in a slightly waxier hand feel—making this the heftiest version of our A2 to date.

First issued to US Navy sailors in the early 1960s, the A2 deck jacket was the natural successor to the iconic N1, utilising lighter-weight but equally functional materials. Its design incorporated the N1’s tried and tested features such as a heavy-duty zipper and hidden storm cuffs—but with a modified collar, hemline cinches and an added breast pocket for versatility. This Iron Heart take on a military classic remains very true to the original design, constructed with a tough, wind-resistant whipcord outer shell and a soft 100% wool lined interior.

The wool we've used to line the interior has been specifically chosen by Haraki-san for its unique characteristics. While the yarns are dyed in Nagoya, the knit itself has been shuttle woven in the textile capital of Japan, Osaka. The use of a traditional shuttle loom creates a much fluffier texture to improve heat retention, with the fabric brushed post-knit to achieve a hand feel akin to a vintage wool blanket. Unlike the quilted sleeve lining found on our N1 jackets, this wool lining extends throughout the body of the jacket and all the way down the sleeves - providing maximum warmth and comfort during the colder months, without losing the smooth feel when putting on and taking off the jacket. The lining extends all the way down the sleeves for maximum warmth and comfort during the colder months, whilst still ensuring a smooth feel when putting on and taking off the jacket.

Double Oiled Japanese Whipcord

• Our 12oz whipcord fabric, with a double coating of oil. The oiling process increases the fabric weight to approximately 14oz, enhancing durability and water resistance
  - 100% cotton
  - Woven with hard-twisted yarns

  - Twill weave
  - Reactive-dyed warpIn weaving, the weft is the term for the thread or yarn which is drawn through the warp yarns to create cloth. Warp is the lengthwise or longitudinal thread in a roll, while the weft is the transverse thread. A single thread of the weft, crossing the warp, is called a pick. Terms do vary (for instance, in North America, the weft is sometimes referred to as the fill or the filling yarn). and weftIn weaving, the weft is the term for the thread or yarn which is drawn through the warp yarns to create cloth. Warp is the lengthwise or longitudinal thread in a roll, while the weft is the transverse thread. A single thread of the weft, crossing the warp, is called a pick. Terms do vary (for instance, in North America, the weft is sometimes referred to as the fill or the filling yarn).
  - Fade-resistant finish to ensure a steadfast colour

Cut & Features

• Inspired by the original 1940s US Navy A2 Deck Jacket
  - 100% sheep wool lining
  - Hidden knitted storm cuffs

  - Two-way main zipper with button fastening placketIn modern usage, the term placket often refers to the double layers of fabric that hold the buttons and buttonholes in a shirt. Plackets can also be found at the neckline of a shirt, the cuff of a sleeve, or at the waist of a skirt or pair of trousers. Plackets are almost always made of more than one layer of fabric, and often have interfacing in between the fabric layers. This is done to give support and strength to the placket fabric because the placket and the fasteners on it are often subjected to stress when the garment is worn. The two sides of the placket often overlap. This is done to protect the wearer from fasteners rubbing against their skin, and to hide underlying clothing or undergarments.
  
- Flap down chest pocket with snap fastening

  - Handwarmer pockets
  - Adjustable strap cinches


Hardware & Construction

• Overspec’d two-way YKK main zipper

  - Poly/cotton stitching

  - Single and double needle construction
  - Internal felled seams

Care Guidelines

• No shrinkage expected with gentle hand washing
  - Do not machine wash or tumble dry

TJ wears a Medium