Verifying my M-65

[Door]

What commercial manufacturer is my M65? Here are the tags on it.

 

[TLW '90]

I don't think there's any way to tell, and if it's a commercial repop not a real issue M-65 then it doesn't

 

[Door]

I don't think there's any way to tell, and if it's a commercial repop not a real issue M-65 then it doesn't

Well, I don't know, maybe it's some kind of indirect sign, like buttons, a tag, a zipper, or something like that.

The collar has a YKK zipper, and the front has a zipper with this label:

 

[TLW '90]

I'm guessing it's a Chinese made repop.

 

[Door]

I'm guessing it's a Chinese made repop.

I have two jackets from a second-hand store. One has obviously Chinese buttons, and the other has buttons like those on an original M-65. I’m just curious because some companies, even though they manufactured in China, also supplied products to the US military.

 

[TLW '90]

I have two jackets from a second-hand store. One has obviously Chinese buttons, and the other has buttons like those on an original M-65. I’m just curious because some companies, even though they manufactured in China, also supplied products to the US military.

No, the US military sources all of it's clothing from American manufacturers and foreign militaries even source uniforms and clothing from our manufacturers as well.
Everything may not be 100% American made but it has to comply with FTC regulations that govern what can and can't be considered American made.
The Owner of Wellco actually went to prison for ripping off the government by slapping labels on hot weather jungle boots that were actually made in the Dominican republic.

 

[Door]

Нет, армия США закупает всю свою одежду у американских производителей, а иностранные армии также закупают форму и одежду у наших производителей.
Не все может быть на 100% произведено в Америке, но оно должно соответствовать правилам FTC, которые определяют, что может считаться произведенным в Америке, а что нет.
Владелец Wellco фактически сел в тюрьму за то, что обманывал правительство, наклеивая этикетки на ботинки для джунглей для жаркой погоды, которые на самом деле были сделаны в Доминиканской Республике.

Тhank you

 

[Door]

Could you please tell me what size (original contact M65) the tag says would fit me? I'm 195 cm tall, and my sleeves are 70 cm and my size X X L

 

[Jon Crow]

I don't think there's any way to tell, and if it's a commercial repop not a real issue M-65 then it doesn't

I have a 90s Ralph Lauren M51 jacket very authentic looking but yeah everyone makes m65 now

 

[MrProper]

Could you please tell me what size (original contact M65) the tag says would fit me? I'm 195 cm tall, and my sleeves are 70 cm and my size X X L

I am a similar size and wear a size M in Helikon Tex's M-65 NyCo. I seem to recall that my original ones from back in the day were also size M, but I wouldn't swear to it. If you like an oversized fit, size L will probably suit you. However, weight and build also play a role, of course.

 

[Door]

У меня похожий размер, и я ношу размер M в Helikon Tex M-65 NyCo. Кажется, я помню, что мои первые такие же были размера M, но точно сказать не могу. Если вам нравится свободный крой, то размер L, вероятно, вам подойдет. Однако, конечно, вес и телосложение тоже играют роль.

 

[Door]

What can you tell me about this jacket? Is it an original US jacket? What year was it made? Will it fit my height of 190+ and size X X L?

 

[Door]

My chest 122

 

[barnabus]

The label reads Large Long.

Height from 71", chest 41-45"

Which equals from 180cm, chest 104-114cm

You can decide for yourself if you think those dimensions would fit you.

I can't tell age and origin specifically from those photos but it looks like it could well be US made and certainly vintage. There are plenty of experts here (and indeed threads full of information, if you look) that will give you more accurate answers though.

 

[Door]

На этикетке написано «Большой, длинный».

Рост от 71 дюйма, обхват груди 41-45 дюймов.

Это соответствует обхвату груди от 104 до 114 см (приблизительно 180 см).

Вы сами можете решить, подойдут ли вам эти размеры.

По этим фотографиям я не могу точно определить возраст и происхождение, но похоже, что это изделие американского производства и, безусловно, винтажное. Однако здесь много экспертов (и, если поискать, можно найти множество тем с полезной информацией), которые дадут вам более точные ответы.

Спасибо! Да, я понимаю, но я много раз слышал, что куртки M65 могут быть больше, чем указано на этикетке.

 

[barnabus]

Спасибо! Да, я понимаю, но я много раз слышал, что куртки M65 могут быть больше, чем указано на этикетке.

That's true, yes they are "over sized" by design. To allow layering over other clothing.

But to retain the original intended fit I've always bought my usual size.

 

[Door]

Да, это правда, они специально сделаны "большемерными". Это позволяет носить их поверх другой одежды.

Но чтобы сохранить первоначальный размер, я всегда покупала свой обычный размер.

What size are you and what size is your jacket?

 

[barnabus]

What size are you and what size is your jacket?

I have a Medium Regular jacket.

I am 5'8, 150lbs, 40 chest (172cm, 68kg, 101cm)

My jacket is roomy enough to wear over a sweater or something like a denim jacket layered under it. I love the spacious fit they're designed to have, so I'll happily wear mine over just a t shirt too.

 

[Jon Crow]

I have a Medium Regular jacket.

I am 5'8, 150lbs, 40 chest (172cm, 68kg, 101cm)

My jacket is roomy enough to wear over a sweater or something like a denim jacket layered under it. I love the spacious fit they're designed to have, so I'll happily wear mine over just a t shirt too.

I have the M51 but I'm almost identical sizes to you and wear it the same way

 

[MrProper]

6.5/200 lbs. Jacket size M without lining