Tropical Jungle Jacket, Khaki
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- Material
- 96% cotton, 4% wool
- Construction
- Made in Morocco
- 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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Tropical Jungle Jacket, Khaki
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Full size guide →The khaki jungle jacket, a jacket for the heat
During the Vietnam War, the US Army dressed its soldiers in jungle fatigues, a tropical outfit worn over the trousers, which gradually replaced the OG-107 in combat units. The jacket had to be light, ventilated, and offer somewhere to keep the essentials in the humidity. Our khaki jungle jacket reproduces the first model of this jacket, called the first pattern, in its original colour, made to blend into earth and dry vegetation.
- Material: 96% cotton and 4% wool cloth, washed then water-repellent
- Model: first pattern reproduction, exposed buttons
- Pockets: four flap pockets, slanted chest pockets
- Buttons: natural corozo throughout
- Origin: made in Morocco
Cut and sizing
Straight cut, which structures the shoulders with ease and leaves room for a shirt or a fine knit. From S to XXL. Take your usual size: the pattern has been adjusted for that. The size guide helps you decide if you hesitate.
How to wear a khaki jungle jacket
Open over a white T-shirt and jeans, the original use: a jacket for the heat, worn light. Over grey flannel trousers, it loses its surplus air. Over a fine knit, a navy lambswool sweater for example, the military character balances out. With a dark bottom, navy cargo trousers, the khaki lightens. It also comes in navy blue.
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 fabric softener, which would cancel the water-repellent treatment, and no tumble dryer. Air dry in the shade; iron at medium heat, on the reverse.
Recognising a first pattern
Two details are enough. First, the buttons, which are exposed all down the jacket; later versions hid them under flaps, to avoid snagging in dense vegetation. Then the chest pockets, whose flaps are slanted rather than horizontal, so they stay reachable with gear strapped across the chest. The jacket has four flap pockets. The buttons are corozo, replacing the original buttons.
Patina and durability
In three years, this jungle jacket will have the patina of a true 1964 model.
During the Vietnam War, the US Army dressed its soldiers in a light, ventilated tropical jacket. This one reproduces the very first model, called the first pattern, with its exposed buttons, its slanted pockets and its original khaki shade. Only the sleeves are lengthened. Here is how it patinates.
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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.
The first pattern is the most sought-after of the three models of the tropical jacket, and the hardest to find. This one gives it to you faithful, new, in your size. It is the summer jacket with a real history.
A washed, then water-repellent cloth
The cloth is woven from 96% cotton and 4% wool. It is first washed, which softens it and gives it the patina of a surplus jacket, then receives a discreet water-repellent treatment: water beads on the surface, enough to get through a shower. This treatment does not like fabric softener, which cancels it; the rest of the care is that of a cotton jacket.
One liberty: the sleeves
We followed the period pattern, down to the cut of the back and the drawing of the flaps. The only change is the length of the sleeves: American sizing of the sixties falls short on a current European build, so we lengthened them. The jacket is made in Morocco to our specifications, with fabrics and trims from France, Spain and Japan.
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.
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