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The conquest of Dark Cherry. One of the season's most exciting novelties is the dark cherry color, whose deep burgundy shade is the perfect blend of elegance and raw military silhouettes.
There are pieces of clothing that come and go, and then there are those that have dominated street style for decades. Alpha Industries' MA-1 flight jacket belongs to the latter group.
Pilots wear CWU45/P jackets in most countries. From the 70s onwards, leather flight jackets were taken over by the fireproof CWU-54/P with detachable hood and the lighter CWU-36/P. The modern design secured the comfort and safety of the pilots.
Its formal name: ‘Jacket, Flyers, Man’s Intermediate J-8279’ or a men’s jacket flying designed for medium cold weather conditions. The Alpha Industries has been manufacturing this outfit since the 50s. The need for a new pilot jacket emerged in the 40s, with the initiation of jet planes since unseen expectations were formed towards the safety and comfort of pilots.
The special Alpha jackets have to be carefully cleaned so as to avoid the damage of the unique material and to conserve its characteristics. The jacket designed for soldiers is made of flame resistant nomex which is much more expensive than nylon. For the everyday street use nylon is more convenient. The padding of the jackets is polyester.
The clothing factory was founded in Knoxville by the accountant Samuel Gelber in 1959 with the aim of providing the army with quality outfits. The Alpha Industries was formed as the successor of thre manufacturers: Superior Tags Coporation, Rolen Sportswear and Dobbs Industries.
Newer and newer pieces are hyped by fashion in each season, still we may observe that some timeless ones also appear in new collections. The olive green cotton coat is exactly of this kind which became a hit of the 2016 spring fashion shows.
Were the Explorer parka a boxer we would say he is a true heavy-weight. But away with poor puns, the point is that the Alpha Explorer coat gives perfect protection in snowstorms, freezing winds or pouring rain. The outer layer is made of 100% Oxford nylon consisting of poliamid threads. This material is way more persistent and wind-proof than regular nylon.
Flannel shirts are long past the point of being just workwear or a prerequisite for forest hikes.
The tear-resistant material is a reinforced weave type of fabric, the main feature of which is that it does not allow any initiated tear or crack to spread further, resulting in very high tear strength.
The name Alpha Industries has become almost synonymous with military-inspired fashion. In recent years, however, the brand shifted strongly towards streetwear, which was clearly visible in tapered cuts, vibrant colours, branded pocket flaps and spectacular...
Alpha Industries. A name that in itself evokes military heritage, functionality, and streetwear prestige.
At the mention of Alpha Industries, many people first think of the classic MA-1 bomber jacket or military pilot jackets.
The Alpha Industries brand name is synonymous with military heritage and timeless, functional style, which now return in the new collection.
When creating masculine style, Alpha Industries products are truly authoritative. An iconic bomber jacket or durable cargo pants from Alpha are not only easy to combine but also timeless staple pieces that are essential to every wardrobe...
In the early period of aviation, the jackets used by pilots were made of nylon fabric, which burned incredibly quickly in the event of a fire, making it harder to save the life of the person wearing the jacket.
In general perception, being an airplane pilot is not considered an explicitly female profession, even today.
In freezing cold, everyone needs a truly warm jacket to protect their body from cooling down. As a supplier to the US military, Alpha Industries truly knows what needs are to be met on harsh winter days.
