Until the late 1930s, the United States Army’s field uniform consisted of a wool flannel shirt and trousers, a mid-hip-length service coat also used as a dress coat, and a wool overcoat. Made according to centuries of Alpine tradition to keep farmers and shepherds protected against harsh winters, Loden wool provides a more weatherproof, wind resistant alternative to the classic wool serge used in vintage Eisenhower jackets. Staggered cuff buttons adjusted for layering or allowed a loose fit in warmer conditions, as did adjustable waist buckles. Over the years, the Eisenhower jacket has found appreciation with those who know who they are and have little use for labels or rules - the people that continue to inspire us and breathe life into the world we live in.

During autumn 1943, the Army Air Corps' prototype jacket was sent to Chief Quartermaster of the European Theater of Operations for review and possible adoption by ETO commanding general, Dwight D. This jacket is crafted from the brand’s signature twill and recycled 66 cloth and features a quilted lining for warmth on chillier days. Beyond making the jacket lighter without sacrificing warmth, the denser fabric also means it’s easier to layer it underneath a coat (the way it was initially designed for military use).The new Army Green Service Uniform, announced in 2018 and made available in 2020, allows for the wear of an Eisenhower jacket as an optional item when the service coat is not worn.

The generous fit across the shoulders and chest makes Unlined Eisenhower Jacket a universal fit for all. Celebrate decades of iconic workwear styling with the Ike jacket paired over the Original 1574 Work Shirt to create your forever faithful Dickies uniform.While they had too much going on to pin on one item of clothing, the Eisenhower jacket will always remind us of their freewheeling spirit. Design highlights include a durable brass zipper, slash front welt pockets, as well as a hidden interior pocket, enabling high performance and functionality that has withstood the test of time. According to Carlo D'Este, citing an eyewitness account by James Parton, while visiting the VII Bomber Command in England in 1942, Eisenhower openly admired a uniform jacket worn by Major General Ira C.