Men's Navy Blue Jungle Jacket
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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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Men's Navy Blue Jungle Jacket
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Full size guide →The navy blue jungle jacket, a colour that never existed
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. This navy blue jungle jacket takes up the first model, called the first pattern: exposed buttons and chest pockets with slanted flaps. The military model was worn in field shades; navy blue was never used. That is a deliberate choice: we keep the architecture and drop the uniform.
- Material: 96% cotton, 4% wool
- Origin: made in Morocco
- Detail: 1964 first pattern
- Detail: a new colour
- Detail: a civilian reading
Cut and sizing
Straight cut, which structures the shoulders with ease and leaves room for a sweatshirt underneath. From S to XXL. Take your usual size: the sleeves have been lengthened for the European build. The size guide helps you decide if you hesitate.
How to wear a navy blue jungle jacket
In place of a town jacket, over a shirt and flannel trousers. Over grey, the sharpest match: a grey sweatshirt and khaki trousers, as in our photos. Open over a T-shirt in summer, the original use of the tropical jacket. It also comes in khaki, its original colour.
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.
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 a period patina, 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 four pockets close with flaps, and the cuffs with a button; all the buttons are corozo.
Patina and durability
In three years, this navy will have faded like no uniform ever did.
It takes up the first model of the 1964 American tropical jacket: exposed buttons, slanted chest pockets, the pattern kept. But navy blue never existed on the original. We keep the architecture and change the colour. Here is how it evolves.
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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.
Khaki shouts uniform; navy is worn in town. It is the jungle jacket for those who like military clothes without wanting to look dressed up. It goes with grey, beige and black, where khaki resists.
Navy, easier to match
A faithful military reproduction worn in town quickly reads as fancy dress, especially as the cut of the jungle jacket is recognisable. Navy defuses that reading. It also goes with pieces that khaki resists: grey wool trousers, a beige chino, a black coat, a grey sweatshirt. The jacket can therefore be worn in contexts where its khaki version would clash.
One liberty: the sleeves
The pattern stays that of the first model, down to the drawing of the flaps. The only change is the length of the sleeves, lengthened for a current European build, on which American sizing of the sixties falls short. 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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