The COAT, MAN’S, COTTON was introduced in the early 1960s as part of the U.S. military’s tropical combat uniform, alongside the Jungle Fatigue Jacket. This reproduction is based on the 1968 iteration, which marked a significant evolution in design and functionality. The fabric was upgraded to ripstop, an innovative material at the time, and the silhouette was updated with a lower rise and a switch to a zipper fly for improved practicality.

Ripstop fabric, known for its durability, features reinforcement threads woven in a grid pattern at intervals of 5–8 millimeters to prevent tears from spreading. Although the concept was developed during World War II as a lightweight, durable material for military use, ripstop fabric wasn’t widely implemented until the Vietnam War. Its first reported use was in 1967, paired with the ERDL camouflage pattern.

The Real McCoy’s COAT, MAN’S, COTTON RIP-STOP POPLIN is made in Japan using 100% cotton ripstop poplin fabric. It includes four pleated front pockets with urea button closures and a full urea button front. Sleeves have also been finished with urea button cuffs.

100% Cotton

Urea Button

Cotton Sewing Thread Construction

Made in Japan