Read more Alpha Industries In 1959 Alpha Industries was commissioned by the department of defense to design and manufacture high performance outerwear for the U.S. military. The company quickly became synonymous with developing the iconic MA-1, M-65, and N-3B trusted by soldiers, sailors and aviators to protect them from the most dire conditions across the land, sea and air. Today, Alpha’s mission is to protect and inspire heroism in all forms by outfitting men and women to realize their limitless potential. Read more Fabric Shell: 100% Flight Nylon Lining: 100% Nylon Fill: 100% Polyester Product Specs Fit: core Length: above hip Recommended Weather Intermediate weather Recommended Care Dry clean only Alpha Industries MA-1 Flight Jacket Constructed from mid-weight flight nylon with water resistance, the MA-1 fighter pilot jacket was one of the first military flight jacket to cross over into civilian fashion. This current version has been kept as close as possible to the classic military specifications. Read more Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension Water Resistant Sleeve shirring Two lower flap pockets Two interior welt pockets Reversible Ottoman knit cuffs Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve Signature red 'Remove Before Flight' flag Read more Product History Introduced by the mid-1950s, the MA-1 became the flight jacket of U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots and ground crew. Designed for use in temperatures of 14-50 degrees F, the MA-1 had a 100% wool knit collar, waistband and cuffs. The MA-1 discarded the mouton fur collar of its predecessor, the B-15, because it interfered with the parachute harness worn by aviators. Other features of the jacket included a tab that the oxygen mask was clipped to, tabs to hold the headset wires in place and the original U.S. Air Force decal. These features were eventually removed from the flight jacket as it was adopted by other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and equipment for pilots changed. Read more