WORNE x Clutch Cafe Vintage USAF CWU 1980s Flight Jacket The Real McCoy's Buco J-100 Leather Jacket Black Drawstring waistband

Drawstring waistband

Goodyear welted construction

Vasco are a small bag and leather goods company based in Koenji

Gold foil stamp inside

WORNE x Clutch Cafe Vintage USAF CWU 1980s Flight Jacket The Real McCoy's Buco J-100 Leather Jacket Black Drawstring waistbandEarlier flight jackets were made from fabrics that were found to melt when a pilot was caught in a fire. As technology improved, there was a need for a fire retardant jacket. This led to the rise of the CWU (Cold Weather Uniform) 36 P and 45 P made from Nomex. Nomex was created by Dupont and is known for its excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance. The military still issues Nomex jackets to Air Force pilots. For any further information