bn1966
Well-Known Member
Gentleman,
I have just recently decided to collect & wear nomex CWU 36 P flight jackets. Have just purchased 3 as a starting point. I am attracted to the CWU by design, function & cost..compared to original L2Bs for example...none of which would really fit me & can get very expensive. Lots of competition too.
As discussed in this forum in any given size CWU 36 jackets can vary somewhat in measurements. From recent purchases my Propper & Ashland contracts have been fairly generously cut compared for example to my Valley contract. In your experience, what are the contracts with the more generous measurements? Or can it vary widely even with the same manufacturer? I have very broad shoulders & am an XL generally. Do new CWU's 'break in' so to speak with wear? Do later jackets tend to be bigger in fit than earlier models?
I am looking to purchase my first 'Bi swing' early CWU, how are these for comfort & movement? It's the shoulders which tend to give me problems when wearing jackets. My leather M422A has this feature and is an extremely comfortable wear.
My recent purchases all have the elastic strap across the back. What is the technical term for this feature?
Any help in any of the above gratefully received.
Lee (bn1966)
I have just recently decided to collect & wear nomex CWU 36 P flight jackets. Have just purchased 3 as a starting point. I am attracted to the CWU by design, function & cost..compared to original L2Bs for example...none of which would really fit me & can get very expensive. Lots of competition too.
As discussed in this forum in any given size CWU 36 jackets can vary somewhat in measurements. From recent purchases my Propper & Ashland contracts have been fairly generously cut compared for example to my Valley contract. In your experience, what are the contracts with the more generous measurements? Or can it vary widely even with the same manufacturer? I have very broad shoulders & am an XL generally. Do new CWU's 'break in' so to speak with wear? Do later jackets tend to be bigger in fit than earlier models?
I am looking to purchase my first 'Bi swing' early CWU, how are these for comfort & movement? It's the shoulders which tend to give me problems when wearing jackets. My leather M422A has this feature and is an extremely comfortable wear.
My recent purchases all have the elastic strap across the back. What is the technical term for this feature?
Any help in any of the above gratefully received.
Lee (bn1966)