ALPHA N-2B SHORT WAIST PARKA (BLACK)
ALPHA N-2B SHORT WAIST PARKA (BLACK)
PRODUCT HISTORY
The N-2B parka was introduced in the mid 1950s for U.S. Air Force air and ground crews. It replaced the N-2A. Alpha started making the N-2B for the DOD in 1963.Some of the classic mil-spec features were the front pass-through pockets (so that pilots could reach their pants pockets without being exposed to sub-freezing temps), split hood that unzips to lay flat, and the zippered utility/pencil pocket (originally called the cigarette/pencil pocket) with pencil point protectors. We went on to make the N-2B parka for the U.S. armed forces for the next 33 years. In the late 1980s we started making the same short-waist parka for the commercial market. It maintains the features from the military version.
BENEFITS
- Water Resistant
FEATURES
- Non-removable faux fur hood edge
- Faux mouton hood lining
- Zippered split hood
- Drawstrings at hood
- Storm flap
- MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
- Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag
- Sleeve shirring
- Pass through pockets
- Two lower welt pockets
- Knit rib cuffs and waistband
- Ottoman knit cuffs
PRODUCT SPECS
- FIT: Core
- LENGTH: Above Hip
RECOMMENDED WEATHER
- Extreme Cold Weather
FABRIC
- SHELL: 100% flight nylon
- LINING: 100% nylon
- FILL: 100% polyester
RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Dry clean only