1944 N1 Deck Jacket Frontier Black
Our popular N1 Deck Jacket — newly interpreted.
At Pike Brothers, we love heavy wool fabrics crafted using traditional workmanship. So what could be more fitting than creating our most popular jacket from a dense melton wool?
The outer fabric of our Frontier Black is made from 100% virgin wool and has a weight of 900g per square meter. This substantial weight makes it very warm, wind-resistant, and water-repellent, without compromising its natural moisture-regulating properties.
The N1 Deck Jacket Frontier Black is therefore the perfect companion when it comes to a traditional jacket for outdoor use.
Further details:
- Outer fabric: 100% wool, 900g/m²
- Lining: 100% cotton
- Talon zipper
- Inside pocket
- Made in Portugal
Pike Brothers GmbH
Johann-Flitsch-Str. 12
83075 Bad Feilnbach-Au
Germany
info@pikebrothers.com
Because it was developed for work *on deck* – for outdoor use on ships.
Deck Jackets are made from Jungle Cloth – a very dense cotton fabric that is robust, wind‑repellent and naturally water‑resistant.
Deck jackets are a further development of the classic pea coats. In the 1930s and 1940s, the textile industry produced new, weatherproof cotton fabrics.
1942: First model – the Deck Zip Jacket with jungle cloth and wool blanket lining.
1943: Improved ‘Deck Hook Jacket’ with hook fastening for ease of use with gloves.
1943: Introduction of the N1 Deck Jacket – longer cut, jungle cloth on the outside, densely woven wool lining on the inside.
The N1 became the standard for the U.S. Navy and remained in use until the 1950s."
The N1 Deck Jackets are perfect for winter temperatures.
A brief rain shower is no problem – for prolonged wet weather, we recommend the waxed versions.
Deck jackets have been worn by the U.S. Navy since the 1940s for work on deck. The robust outer fabric and comfortable cut made them particularly popular – they offered protection from wind, spray and cold temperatures.
Waxed deck jackets are treated with paraffin wax. The advantage: greater water resistance, better wind protection and a traditional, functional outdoor finish.
They fit true to size and allow layering such as sweaters or turtle necks.
Yes. We differentiate according to climate zones and intended use:
For warmer temperatures: Deck Zip Jacket
For cold weather and prolonged outdoor use: N1 Deck Jacket (unwaxed or waxed)
Our waxed N1 deck jackets have already been waxed several times. Re-waxing is not necessary – but it is possible. Products such as Sno Seal can be used if you want to apply a new layer of wax.
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