IHM-33-OLV - Oiled Cotton M-65 Jacket - Olive

[Oroccoco]

This versus the sateen M-65 - apart from the colour difference (olive-ish vs green) presumably the oiled cotton is intended as a harder-wearing, more water-resistant alternative? Will it wear a bit stiffer and be a bit rougher to the touch? Any warmer/more wind resistant? How about wear/evolution potential between the two? Just trying to get a bead on the differences with a view to picking up one or the other. Sorry if it's been addressed elsewhere.

[Alex]

The oiled cotton is thinner than the sateen, so less warm
The oiled cotton is oiled (obviously) so has waterproofing
They are both Japanese Ventile lined, so windproof and water-resistant
The sateen outer on the IHM-27 is not water-resistant at all so will get wet and heavy, but the ventile will keep you relatively dry underneath
The oiled cotton is a little more starchy to the touch
No idea how the oiled cotton will age I am afraid, though you will see plenty of worn IHM-27s if you search for that SKU on the forum

Hope that helps

[Oroccoco]

Very helpful, thanks @Alex . I guess it's fair to say the sateen is the more traditional while the oiled cotton is an all-weather twist on the M-65. Each colour has it's appeal too. Between these two, the M-51 and the N-1 I'm heading for a jacket showdown. I'm in a southern hemisphere winter here, so I want 'em all now.

[SKT]

@Alex Was wondering if the chest pockets are the same on both the sateen and oiled. I remember hearing that the new oiled iteration will lay flatter. Same for the sateen?

[neph93]

@SKT:

Same for the sateen?

No, the sateen versions will be traditional pouch pockets.

[SKT]

Thanks. Going to be a tough decision between the two. I think it would be a super versatile coat for me here in the Midwest.

[neph93]

@SKT:

Thanks. Going to be a tough decision between the two. I think it would be a super versatile coat for me here in the Midwest.

I suspect these oiled versions will be excellent in wetter climates, however I am a fan of the traditional design. I have a Melton wool M65 and a black sateen one, so an oiled olive one wouldn’t be an irresponsible purchase, right? [emoji51]

[SKT]

I think it is obviously the right thing to do. [emoji38]

[Appfaff]

Naw… you owe it to your other two jackets to have one that can fill In during the drizzly days..

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[ddtrash]

@Alex

Is the material for this jacket designed to be re-coated with an oil or wax based treatment?

[Alex]

I suppose you could reapply oil or wax if you wish, but that was not the intent.

[ddtrash]

Thanks @Alex, I am looking forward to buying this jacket once available, just will let someone else experiment with re-coating first.

[Giles]

The thing is, that this is not coated, the fabric is impregnated with oil before construction.

[cander49]

Just got to wear my IHM-27-OLV for the first time this year! Woohoo! I know it's not quite identical to this new one, but it's close enough for me to feel like I can recommend this to people on the fence. UHF + M65 is a great combo for crisp fall mornings!

[John Galt]

What is the weight of the cotton - 12oz, 14oz, 17oz, ??  An earlier post stated lighter than sateen, but exactly how heavy is that?  Thanks!

[AdamJ]

[Steve]

Olly wears Large

AJ, Steve and Chesson wear Small

Adam, Johnny and Graham wear Large

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[Steve]

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[juiceless]

Hey all, love this jacket, and I'm looking for some advice on fit.  I usually wear Large IH UHF.  I'd be wearing this jacket with a tshirt and a UHF underneath.  Is large going to do it for me, or would it make more sense to move up to an XL?  Thoughts?

[neph93]

@juiceless:

Hey all, love this jacket, and I'm looking for some advice on fit.  I usually wear Large IH UHF.  I'd be wearing this jacket with a tshirt and a UHF underneath.  Is large going to do it for me, or would it make more sense to move up to an XL?  Thoughts?

Large for sure. I’m an XL in shirts and would wear large in this.