1965 CWU Vest Waxed Olive Drab

CWU - The beginning of modern functional clothing. The abbreviation stands for Cold Weather Uniform. A shift system developed by the U.S. in the early...
Vendor: Pike Brothers
SKU: P0302-20-0010-S
SFr. 139.00
SFr. 139.00
Size: S
1965 CWU Vest Waxed Olive Drab

1965 CWU Vest Waxed Olive Drab

SFr. 139.00

1965 CWU Vest Waxed Olive Drab

SFr. 139.00
Size: S

CWU - The beginning of modern functional clothing.

The abbreviation stands for Cold Weather Uniform. A shift system developed by the U.S. in the early 1960s. Army and U.S. Air Force was developed to better protect its pilots. Keeping personnel warm and functional has always been a challenge, particularly when flying at high altitudes and at remote air bases. During World War II, natural fibers were primarily used to keep pilots warm. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, researchers developed new forms of insulation using engineered fibers. This made the vests thinner and warmer.

The Pike Brothers CWU vests are part of this system. They are made of thick, padded polyamide, which is light, abrasion-resistant and well insulated. These vests are worn under the flight jacket and serve as a layering system.

Pike Brothers made their vests from the same padded polyamide fabric used back then.

The following details characterize the 1965 CWU vest:

-Outer fabric: 100% Polyamide
Lining: 100% Polyester
-Snap fasteners
-three patch pockets
-Made in Turkey
-Box Fit

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