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Recent content by anthonyhie

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    CWU36/p for tall guys

    Often, I’ve read that tall people complain that the CWU jacket is too short in the torso area. And sometimes it even looks too puffed… After trying several brands (Creative Apparel, Propper, Valley Apparel, Alpha Industries…), I can definitively say that the version that fits most tall people is...
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    What CWU 36P is this?

    I’ve done the same recently with the machine hand wash program & low spin on a cwu36 from ´86 and no issues and a good smell…
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    What CWU 36P is this?

    1) sorry I never had bad smell… 2) The colour is a bit tricky because when we see it by our eyes it looks green but when capture by camera sometimes its looks grey. It actually somekind of olive or sage green depend of the manufacturer… The creative apparel is definitely sage green
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    What CWU 36P is this?

    Hello, the one in the video is a Creative Apparel from 96 in 46-48. The one from Tom Cruise has been tailored and build especially for him. Have a nice day.
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    Working on a Repro L2b

    Hello guys, I bought this Ralph Lauren almost new for 60€ and decided to add some options… It looks nice for a RL. USAF decal from Mash Oxygen mask tab from Mash (to sew) 5th Air Force patch 5in fully embroided (to sew) He’s got a warm jacket lining which is good to wear in winter
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    Best photos of famous people wearing true vintage leather jackets (military, but not only)

    Tom Cruise - Top Gun (Old G1 jacket) - Top Gun Maverick (Marlene Stewart Frankenstein G1 Jacket)
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    Question about stitching mystery on CWU36

    I noticed that some cwu36 didn't have the same arm attachment. Some do not have double stitching. Some have simple stitching. Is there a particular reason? Can the cwu jacket be custom ordered in the military context? Here is a photo of the subject : Others examples : Thanks for your...
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    Alpha Ind. cwu36 xl vs other brands

    Thanks @Rutger. You seem to know a lot about the cwu Could you tell me the difference between the DLA number and the SP0100 number, and sometimes SPM1C1 on the labels. Thanks again for your help !
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    Alpha Ind. cwu36 xl vs other brands

    Hello guys, Are the milspec cwu36p X-Large from Alpha slimmer in the chest than the other brands ? When I find one from Alpha on eBay the chest measurements are around 24-25 inches and the other brands (Propper, creative…) are more like 27 inches. Has Alpha Industries its own pattern ? What is...
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    Question about g1 7823 ‘s pockets

    Hello G1’s experts… Does a g1 7823 exist with this type of pocket and the pen stitching? Thanks in advance !
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    Could you identify this jacket

    Thanks guys for your help, I finally found the brand and model: J CREW A22 Type G38 Military Grade Field Utility Jacket AA0234...but I don't know if there is an authentic equivalent for military
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