Military Clothings

Alpha Industries has been the largest supplier of flight jackets for the Air Force, Navy and the Army of the United States of America for over 40 years.

Around 1998 the U.S. government decided to withdraw the contract to many of the companies producing military clothing and flight jackets selling the surplus on the civilian market, including Alpha Industries as well.

Since then, Alpha Industries has become a fashion company producing garments on the “style” and not only military, but without using the military specifications that required the U.S. government anymore. As if this were not enough, Alpha has transferred all its production to China and other Asian countries.

Some years ago, we started a deep research of “old” Alpha Industries items Made in U.S.A. receiving the support of the former Italian Alpha Industries official distributor. He could help us, as it has been distributing these items for over 25 years, until 1997.

Since that moment, the Knoxville Tennessee Alpha Industries products with military-governmental technical specifications have become very rare and hard to find. With time and with much effort we managed to put together a collection of all respect as you can see here:

http://www.modamilitare.com/usa/alpha-industries.html

It is a huge collection of flight jackets produced in Knoxville with government specifications, and other military items manufactured in the USA and also in Italy, because at that time Alpha Industries also produced some of its products in Italy, especially some models for the civilian market, which were produced upon approval Alpha Industries and maintaining the technical military specifications.

Unfortunately, since several months we aren’t anymore able to find almost anything in order to replenish our stock of the most popular flight jackets from Alpha Industries Made in USA, so now some model begins to run low.

I think, and I’m pretty sure that we are the only ones in the world to have a vast assortment of “old” models Alpha Industries Made in USA products for the U.S. military, and I also believe that we will not keep a good stock for a long time, because of the continuous and growing demand we have.

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From Wikipedia.

The MA-2 bomber jacket (also known as MA-2 flight jacket or CWU-45 flight jacket) is a version of the MA-1 bomber jacket which was originally designed for the US military during the 1950s.

The term MA-2 was a trademark of the Cobles Clothing Company,[1] adopted in the late 1980s when the CWU-45 military jacket started to gain popularity in street fashion. When contested in court, Cobles lost the exclusive right to the use of the term as they had attempted to widen it to other garments and footwear which was not acceptable because of a legal technicality. The term MA-2 has become so popular it is now used interchangeably with CWU-45 to represent this type of jacket.

There is also a lightweight version of this jacket, referred to as CWU-36. [edit] MA-2 Design

The MA-2 has several design changes compared to an MA-1;

* Large cargo pockets sewn onto the front of the jacket rather than the small slash pockets on the MA-1 * A fold down collar rather than the elasticated collar of the MA-1 * Usually not orange lining, usually the same colour as the outer nylon * A different design where the sleeves join the back to allow easier movement * The cut is somewhat shorter – the jacket sits high on the waist compared to the MA-1 * Genuine, military-issue CWU-45 and CWU-36 jackets (not the commercially available copies) are mostly made from the flame-resistant fabric Nomex, rather than the flammable fabrics used in earlier jackets

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From “Wikipedia”

The MA-1 bomber jacket (also known as the MA-1 flight jacket) was first developed in the mid 1950s. The MA-1 and its predecessor, the B-15 Flight Jacket, were needed at that time because the emergence of the jet age created new requirements for pilot performance, safety and comfort.

History

Prior to the invention of jet aircraft, fleece-lined leather jackets were issued to flight personnel. However, the new jets could fly at much higher altitudes and in much colder temperatures than propeller aircraft. If the heavy, bulky leather jackets became wet from rain (when the pilot walked to his aircraft) or from perspiration, the water would freeze at high altitudes, making the jackets cold and uncomfortable. Also, the new jets were more streamlined in design. Cockpits were cramped and filled with new equipment. Speedy, unimpeded access to and exit from cockpits became even more critical for safety. Rather than bulky leather, a sleek, lightweight yet warm jacket was needed for the new jet technology.

To meet these needs, a new type of flight jacket was developed from the existing B-15 jacket, which was initially produced in cotton, but later produced in the same pattern but in high quality nylon. The B-15 had a wool collar with pile (a little like fur) carried over from the earlier B-10 that was found to interfere with straps in practice. Nylon had been discovered prior to World War II but it was not used in flight clothing until after the war, possibly because the demand for nylon for items such as parachutes consumed the available supply during the war.

The first MA-1 jackets were issued around 1949 or 1950 to United States Air Force and Navy pilots and Flight crews. Small numbers were also issued to Army flight personnel. MA-1 jackets first appeared in Europe in very small quantities in the mid-to-late 1950s probably on the black market and at sales of government surplus. In the early to mid-1960s more MA-1 jackets appeared in Europe as Alpha Industries began to export MA-1 jackets and other military clothing to European Air Forces and commercial customers.

The MA-1 was designed by the Air Force to serve as an Intermediate Weight Flight Jacket for use all year. This was accomplished by manufacturing the MA-1 from very high quality nylon fabrics and polyester interlinings. The light weight nylon design allowed the pilot in warm weather to wear the jacket open and be comfortable; upon entering the aircraft, the pilot could zip the MA-1 closed and be afforded ample protection against the cold conditions encountered in flight.

The MA-1 has undergone various design modifications during its long history of use, but its classic, highly functional design has remained basically the same. The original design was contained in U.S. Government Military Specification “MIL-J-8279.” Changes to the MA-1 jacket were periodically made by the Air Force. These occurred because of the introduction of new textiles, new sewing techniques or new aircraft cockpit design which required a change in the jacket design. The Military Specification was amended to reflect the changes, which was signaled by adding a letter to the Mil. Spec. For example, MA-1 specifications progressed from the original number Mil-J-8279, to J-8279A, J-8279B, J-8279C, etc. The most recent revision, J-8279F, was issued in the early 1980s.

The MA-1 was produced in two colors: sage green and midnight blue. Blue was the original color used by the military, but it was soon replaced by green. During the Korean War, (1950–1953) mixing flight clothing from multiple time periods and colors was not unusual. Presumably, the green was eventually adopted because it blended more easily with the environment should the pilot need camouflage protection on the ground. Modern fashion MA-1′s are available in a variety of colors, including the traditional ones and black, red, blue, silver, grey, yellow.

Civilian use

Because the MA-1 Jacket not only keeps the wearer warm, but is highly comfortable, the jacket is very popular in Europe[citation needed] and Australia[citation needed] during winter. The jacket is also worn by many people[citation needed] in North America, where it is commonly known as a bomber jacket, especially in areas with cold weather. These jackets became popular[citation needed] within the skinhead subculture and Doormen in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. During the 1980s the jackets became popular in London clubland and enjoyed extensive exposure in style magazines such as The Face and I.D., often reimagined by clothes designers of the time. Today they continue to be worn by skinheads around the world and “planchas” (an urban tribe in its beginnings, but a strong subculture today) in Uruguay.

The MA-1 is also in use in several police forces where cold weather is a part of everyday life. They were chosen over several other designs primarily for the sturdy construction, and the heavy insulation needed in extreme cold temperatures.

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Alpha Industries produces pants that were distributed on European market directly through the former distributor in Italy Italian who, license and approval of Alpha Industries, followed the production of trousers, shorts, shirts, t-shirts and Knitting for the U.S. military on behalf of Alpha Industries itself.

Today these models are no longer, no longer produced for the civilian market, some have been changed by new manufacturers of military apparel for the U.S. military, on request of the U.S. government under the new requirements military.

Many models, for example, have been “renewed” during the Gulf War.

In our store we have some still available old models of U.S. military apparel, produced in Italy on licensing and approval of Alpha Industries Knoxville, Tennessee.

The best known of which is the BDU pants, both long and Bermuda.

The BDU pants are the reproduction of those same image … Alpha Industries provides that the bodies responsible for ensuring enforce the law and the special teams army!

Made from 100% cotton ripstop and features two pockets Cutting front, two pockets in the rear closure with buttons, two side bellows pockets with button closure snap adjustable waist tabs, reinforced knees.

You can see here the long BDU

and here the BDU shorts

Clicking on these links that are below you can access various models:

Pants and shirts

T-shirts and sweaters

We also have some models that had cotton jackets (Some are still current) supplied the U.S. military

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Wep Jacket

The Wep Jacket flight jacket edition replaces the USN / USMC 60s. WEP Jacket was originally designed as protection of the flight suit also was brought as a separate garment and is very light.

WEP is a padded nylon jacket with polyester fiberfill to resist heat, two button snap pockets for folding, snap buttons on pocket on left sleeve, bellows behind for freedom of movement, neck and cuffs Wool tissues, elasticcizzato strap, zipper front with wind protection.

Coat Pea Cot

The coat is a classic Peacot U.S. Navy Sailors, adopted by the U.S. Navy since before the First World War and in use to this day!

This coat has all the great features of the military version of the United States, including: a gap behind, padded nylon and two large front pockets.

Made with the same specifications as directed by the Department of Defense, the coat Pea Cot is known for generating heat to the wearer and exceptional style. A classic, it is a tradition for generations of sailors.

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Bomber MA-1 kid

The MA-1 MA-1 Child is the classic version of a child, the same as an adult in every detail. This jacket may be small but has all the characteristics of the USAF MA-1 Bomber, including the interior orange reversible, four pockets with flap closure with snap buttons (two inside and two outside ), net pocket on left sleeve, and knit collar and cuffs! It ‘available in the color Blue in sizes 4 to 10 years.

MA-1 Flight Series

The MA-1 Flight Series differs from Alpha Industries Vintage V.1 in the logo, the great “A” with three bars, leather, sewn on the back, the inner fleece sweatshirt and no coat of arms the USAF on the shoulder. It ‘available in turquoise color in all sizes.

MA-1 Flock

The MA-1 Flock has the Alpha Industries coat printing process printed on the back, the rest of the details are identical MA-1 Classic.

Bomber MA-1 Wool

Playing in every detail of the original jacket issued to the U.S. Air Force. The jacket features tonal lining before the compulsory military emergency orange lining. The jacket is also interlined with 100% wool for added warmth.

* Water repellent nylon flight satin 100% * “Wool knit collar, cuffs and waistband” * Tabs Button used by pilots to connect the oxygen masks and ear wires * 4 Welt slash pockets with button fastening * Signature Alpha Utilities / Pocket pencil

The MA-1 Wool is available in two versions, but only in one size, the first version had the USAF emblem on the left shoulder and the inside of the same color as the exterior, and has the tab for the oxygen mask, while the second version has the emblem on the shoulder, the interior has orange and is reversible and has the tab for the form of oxygen.

Both versions have the wool padding to seven layers, which protects from wind and colder climates. And ‘the misunderstood of Alpha Industries, at least civil public.

It ‘rare to find, almost impossible to find even the sites of the best retailers in the U.S. Alpha Industries. It ‘s a jacket lovers and collectors, unique.

Recently, Alpha Industries has played in Asian countries, but this is the true and only Made in USA. And ‘only available in two colors and two sizes.

Bomber FV-2 or MA-1 Vest

The PV-2 or better known as MA-1 Vest is a classic MA-1 Bomber with reversible orange inside, but without sleeves. He has the pocket for the pen from the left chest.

Baseball Navy MA-1 and CPO Navy Cruise

The last three variants of the M-1 that we have available in our stores are two versions of the model and a baseball version of the model Cruise Navy CPO.

The latter model Cruise Navy CPO, is part of the series MA-1 only by the neck, cuffs and springs to life in jersey, and the fit, because it differs from M-1 in any other characteristic.

It has raglan sleeves of genuine leather, the torso is wool. Alpha has a small crest embroidered on the left side and chest pockets with no buttons nor other types of closures.

And ‘only available in gray color and size L, and only 4 strands. Another rarity of Alpha Industries Made in USA. The model MA-1 Baseball has some of the features of the Navy Cruise PCO, as the sleeves of genuine leather, the open pockets, no buttons, nor other types of closures, but the sleeves around and a large embroidery of enormous value and design that reflects the style of the jackets of American college baseball teams on the back. It comes in two colors, blue and gray but one size. This is also a jacket found.

The other version of the model Baseball is identical in detail and fit except for one important detail, no embroidery on the back. It ‘available in gray with yellow sleeves and only in size M.

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Hi, My name is Federico Scatizzi, I live in Prato and I created the site www.modamilitare.com in order to sell not only the mythical flight jackets Alpha Industries Made in USA but also other lifestyle brands in the military, like Corinth MFG Made in USA, Union Industries, Desert Storm, NFL – NBA, German military clothing, items for Italian Air Force, jackets, patches and more.

How did I get here? I remember the beginning of my career, and I am thinking back over the road that led me to sell military items around the world. As a matter of fact, on tmy web site I wrote something about it. At the beginning of the story (once upon a time…), I was lucky enough to find a friend, that owned a store full of original military items, which are practically impossible to find elsewhere (in my opinion, some are just unique or very rare). I discovered probably the largest stock of products Alpha Industries “Made in USA” in the world! And from there, the path of Alpha Industries started in Italy and Europe.

You can imagine my joy when I saw that all items in the warehouse were (and still are) absolutely brand new and that they were strictly produced in the United States. These items are reserved for true connoisseurs and true collectors. So I thought that to sell them to friends … then I had a new idea, that is selling using an online store. Even if my friend’s store is large and well stocked, some pieces, colors and sizes are now being phased out.

Therefore, in the case of depletion of some articles, I will notify you via e-mail. And then periodically I will arrange special offers. Indeed, at the opening of the site www.modamilitare.com I thought I’d do something really special, so I reserved for you a discount coupon that brings you a discount of 15%, but only until 31 March. So I suggest you take advantage of it immediately. Here is the coupon, as follows: UTKosP0V

I also thought of doing something for the real unique pieces that I have in stock. Maybe an auction, a contest, I will find a way. These unique pieces are jackets also sold online at 500$, 1000$ even 2000$, because they are the rarest, probably you will find them only here. But that’s another story … I’ll talk later about that. I really want customers like you, and I want to inform you about every event I will arrange for you. I recommend you to receive our newsletter, informing about news and updates on these great products. So if you wish to, you should subscribe to our newsletter, You should look at the bottom of our home page, searching for a box titled “Newsletter”. It ‘just give up your e-mail and press the button “Subscribe”. If you then change your mind, you can unsubscribe whenever you want. However, for now I would like to invite you to exploit this great opportunity and take the advantage of the discount that I have reserved for you. Use this coupon at once: UTKosP0V.

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