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1945 N4 Deck Jacket waxed Doha O&E

The N4 Deck Jacket was intended for temperatures when the N1 was too warm. It was the counterpart to the Army 1941 Field Jacket. However, the N4 was simplified as it had no epaulettes and no bi swing back. The outer fabric was a cotton satin and the lining on the original jackets was a wool flannel.
Our N4 Deck Jacket is every bit as good as the original, though we opted for a cotton flannel for the lining. This makes the jacket more comfortable to wear and also easier to clean.

Please note: Due to the waxing, the outer fabric is a living material and will develop a patina when exposed to water, heat, etc. This is an intentional effect.

The following details characterize our 1945 N4 Deck Jacket:

- Outer fabric: 100% cotton - waxed
- Inner lining: 100% cotton
- Outer fabric weight per unit area: 210 gr/ m2
- Talon zipper
- 2 outside pocket, one inside pocket
- Item is prewashed, no shrinkage
- Made in Turkey

OddsandEnds: Yes
Care instructions
Do Not Wash
Do Not Bleach
Do Not Tumble
Do Not Iron
Dry-Clean

Pike Brothers GmbH

Johann-Flitsch-Str. 12
83075 Bad Feilnbach-Au
Germany
info@pikebrothers.com

Deck Jacket

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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