Men's Military Jacket, Tent Canvas
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- Material
- 100% cotton army tent canvas
- Construction
- Made in France
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Men's Military Jacket, Tent Canvas
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Full size guide →A military jacket cut from an object, not from a roll
This men's military jacket is not made from new cloth but from an object: old Russian army tent canvases and tarpaulins, taken down, washed, then recut one by one. These canvases were made to withstand weather, abrasion and outdoor use. They were not designed to be seen but to serve. What you are buying has already had a life, and it shows.
Cut and sizing
Loose, structured cut, designed as an extension of the canvas rather than an ideal construction. From S to XXL. Take your usual size; the volume lets you wear it over a knit. The size guide helps you decide.
How to wear a men's military jacket
As the strong piece over a quiet wardrobe: blue work trousers and a navy watch cap, as in our photos. Over raw denim, with Japanese jeans: two patinating materials that each age at their own pace. In mid-season, over a henley.
Care
- Machine washable at home: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, and separately the first few times, because dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
- No tumble dryer and no fabric softener.
- Air dry in the shade.
- Do not try to remove the original marks: they are what gives the piece its value.
The pattern follows the canvas
The principle is called upcycling: reusing an existing material without grinding it up or remelting it. The canvas is cut as it is, in the state time has left it.
Each tarpaulin has its own fading, its repairs and its lighter areas where it took the sun. The pattern therefore adapts to the canvas, not the other way round: the opposite of industrial production, where the cloth adapts to the pattern. Wear marks, creases and old repairs become details of the jacket.
Two armies on the same jacket
The olive drab buttons do not come from new production: they come from dormant US Army stock. Two materials from two armies that stood on opposite sides end up on the same garment, which is why we speak of a pacified piece.
A one-off piece, literally
The phrase is often used wrongly. Here it is literal: two jackets cannot be identical, because they come from different areas of different canvases. One will have a fold mark across the back, another a paler shade on a sleeve. Each piece is numbered by hand, and the series will end when the stock of canvas does.
You should hear this before buying: if you are looking for a new, even jacket, this is not the one. The irregularities are not flaws, they are the whole point.
Patina and durability
In three years, this jacket will have added your seasons to those of the tent.
Before being a jacket, it was a Russian army tent canvas, made for bad weather. We took it down, washed it and recut it by hand in France. Its shades, creases and marks are original. The olive drab buttons come from dormant US Army stock. Here is how it goes on living.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
Each jacket is numbered by hand, and the series stops when the canvases stop. You wear an object that really served, transformed rather than thrown away. It is the jacket people will ask you to tell the story of, and you will have a real story to tell.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.