Rothco M-65 Field Jacket - Navy Blue

Classic M-65 In Navy Blue

The M-65 was first issued to U.S. Armed Forces in 1965, and Rothco builds this version to U.S. military government specifications in a navy blue colorway. It is a mid-weight field jacket with a water-repellent shell and a quilted liner you can remove, so one jacket covers cool fall mornings and colder winter days. It suits outdoor workers, security staff, collectors of military-pattern clothing, and anyone who wants a practical everyday coat with a lot of pocket space.

Features

• Poly-Cotton Twill Shell — A 55% cotton, 45% polyester twill, woven with a fine diagonal rib for durability, treated to shed light rain.
• Removable Quilted Liner — The black quilted liner buttons in for insulation and comes out when the weather warms up.
• Hood Stowed In The Collar — A drawstring hood folds away inside the collar and closes behind a hook-and-loop strip until you need it.
• Brass Zipper And Storm Flap — A heavy-duty brass zipper sits behind a snap-down storm flap, a fabric panel that blocks wind and rain from coming through the closure.
• Four Bellows Cargo Pockets — Two chest and two waist pockets have pleated sides that expand to hold bulkier items, each with a snap-closed flap.
• Bi-Swing Back — Pleats behind the shoulders open as you reach forward, giving you more arm movement without the jacket pulling across your back.
• Hook-And-Loop Cuffs — Adjustable wrist tabs cinch down over gloves to keep cold air out of the sleeves.
• Drawstring Waist And Hem — Internal cords at the waist and bottom hem let you pull the jacket in to trap warmth.
• Button-Down Epaulettes — Shoulder straps in the military style hold a slung strap in place or carry rank and unit insignia.

Shell And Construction

This is a new commercial jacket, not surplus, cut to the original M-65 pattern with the features that made the issue version practical: layered insulation, a stowable hood and adjustable closures at the cuffs, waist and hem. The cotton and polyester blend gives the softer hand of cotton along with polyester's strength and resistance to shrinking. The navy blue color looks less military than olive drab, so it works well as a workwear or uniform layer.