What is the issue between mouton and dynal? How can I tell the difference? Thx
Real mouton is wool so if you dig down to the base you'll find skin/leather. Also if you burn a bit it will ash up to softness.
If you dig down into a synthetic collar you'll find fabric (warp/weft threads). If you burn synthetics they will melt to a hard ball.
Just rules of thumb . . .
Real mouton is wool so if you dig down to the base you'll find skin/leather. Also if you burn a bit it will ash up to softness.
If you dig down into a synthetic collar you'll find fabric (warp/weft threads). If you burn synthetics they will melt to a hard ball.
Just rules of thumb . . .
Looking at an N2-B by Alpha from 1977. Any idea how the quality compares to the current N2-B's by Alpha?
What was the issuing strategy for these? I'd assumed that the N2 was aimed at the flyboys in the cockpit, who'd end up sitting uncomfortably on the tail of the longer jacket, while the N3s were groundcrew, though I have found photos online described as "Aircrew" wearing N3s....
What was the issuing strategy for these? I'd assumed that the N2 was aimed at the flyboys in the cockpit, who'd end up sitting uncomfortably on the tail of the longer jacket, while the N3s were groundcrew, though I have found photos online described as "Aircrew" wearing N3s....
from the alpha website:
'N2B cold weather flight jackets.
Originally issued in the late 50’s, the N-2b was designed to provide warmth and comfort for airmen experiencing extreme weather conditions in Northern Air Bases. For use in cold weather or extreme cold weather climates (-50°C).
This jacket was used for the aircrew in transport planes. The hood unzips to lie flat on the shoulders when not in use to allow free range movement in the transport plane cockpit.'
Edward, I think you are correct. The N-2s (both A and B) also had split hoods that, when unzipped, can lay flat across the wearer's shoulders. I think was done to facilitate wearing flight gear and helmets in the cockpit. Of course, the N-3s had regular, unzippered hoods.
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