Iron Heart Deck Jackets | N1 vs A2 | What's The Difference?

Do you know your N1 from your A2? Here's Alex with a guide to this season's military deck jackets—including our new serge and oiled whipcord models. Preview the full Iron Heart FW24 flannel collection here: https://tinyurl.com/4rhvwxjy Of all our military-inspired coats, the N1 deck jacket is the cut most commonly associated with Iron Heart. Originally designed by the U.S. Navy’s Clothing Board in the early 1940s, this beast was built to withstand the harsh conditions facing sailors in the North Atlantic. With features including a thick wool lining for insulation, a storm flap placket and knitted cuffs to keep out drafts, the N1 was about as heavy-duty as jackets come. As the old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, so our update of the classic N1 remains very faithful to the original design. The major upgrades we’ve made go largely unseen, including a hidden interlining through the body and collar to improve wind resistance, and an over-spec’d zipper beneath the buttoned placket for modern versatility. As with previous seasons, our N1 is available for FW24 in oiled and non-oiled whipcord models, with new colourways including brown and army green. While the N1 ruled the waves during World War II, the following decade saw a new breed of deck jacket emerge. Generally considered the natural successor to the N1, the A2 cut actually bears more resemblance to the USAF flight jacket of the same name. Utilising lighter, more efficient modern materials, the A2’s design