How did the Deck Jacket develop historically?
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."
