IHW-06 - Quilt lined Melton CPO Jacket in Red/Black, Black or Green

[dave]

What's different about this year's model?  I have the one from last year and can't imagine what was improved or changed (other than color).  They look identical

[Qinhan]

Only difference as far as I know is back and sleeve straps to adjust size.  Dave, as an owner of last year's model, how warm would you say this jacket is?

[Giles]

Waist cinch, slubbier Melton….

[Qinhan]

G-san, how warm is this jacket and how would you rate its heat-retaining properties in comparison to other IH outerwear?  It doesn't seem like it's that thick.

[Giles]

Paula weighed some shirts and jackets this morning:

• Melton shirt - 0.964kg/33.8oz
• Red/black plaid CPO jacket - 1.345kg/47.4oz
• Plain CPO jacket - 1.45kg/51.2oz

I'd say with a flannel, you'd be set for some pretty cold weather.

Perhaps someone who bought last seasons IHW-03 coud comment

[Sherdil]

FYI for curious cats out there like me:

CPO stands for Chief Petty Officer, which is a rank in the United States Navy. A CPO jacket is a Navy inspired vintage jacket that was popular back in the 1960s and 1970s. Since then it has re-emerged on the market as a trendy type of coat.

[Sherdil]

Giles - would you please share the content of the wool and alpaca in the fabric if its not a trade secret? Thanks.

[Giles]

Tomorrow when I am in the office - I need to look at the label…..

[Sherdil]

Great. Thanks.

[georgeel]

Are IHW-06 heavier than IHW-05?

[Giles]

No, 05 is much heavier

[zatenm]

I'm relocating to London this coming January and would need a nice all-round jacket to keep me warm in the winter. I'm considering the IHW-06 or the IH-6526J-SP. Aesthethically I like both jackets almost equally.

Any opnions on which is a more suited jacket for a typical London winter?

For reference, I don't like to wear too many layers because it's always very warm indoors. I need a jacket that can keep me warm on the streets without immediately suffocating me as soon as I take the undergroud.

Cheers!

[Giles]

Both would work. I think the IHW-06 may be better for your needs though.  Giles

[zatenm]

Thanks Giles. Might place an order in time for a self gift this X-mas. Got a weak spot for the black and red version. Cheers

[tigerpac]

Merry (early) Christmas to me!!!

Just wanted to thank Giles and Paula for helping my GF pick the perfect size for me.  The XXL fits great!!  Love it!

[Seul]

I'm just gonna go ahead and massively agree with you on that being an excellent fit…

[davito]

Like it very much tigerpac great early xmas present. Congrats on that beauty

[thomasnunnally]

Looks great and was a great choice!

[pillowPANTS]

Anyone have the green? Would like to see some fit picks. Trying to decide between the red/black and the green

[MikeC]

Green PP. do it!!