DELUXEWARE_MILC-00_MIL-SPEC THERMAL PLAIN_BLACK

Single-sided vertical knit thermal adopted by the military in the 40s
From the 1940s to the 60s, the US Navy ordered thermal wear from various suppliers. Thus, there are over a dozen types of what are called military thermals. Common qualities include vertical knitting (both double and single-sided), being manufactured with flat seams or flat locks, and being crew neck. Although all use cotton, the material feel, sizes, and dimensions vary remarkably. Perhaps the value of thermal wear lies in consistently being manufactured with the same quality, size, and dimensions.

Material and Origin
Material composition: 100% cotton
Material origin: Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture
Material equipment: Honeycomb knitting machine
Manufacturing origin: Odate, Akita Prefecture
Manufacturing equipment: UNION SPECIAL 1950s FLAT SEAMER
This is a vertically knitted single-sided thermal material with a "honeycomb shape" manufactured in Wakayama. The vertically knitted structure adopted by the US Navy in 1940 is known for its high air content, and its heat retention is widely recognized as a valuable quality. This original material improves durability and heat retention by densely knitting (packing) that vertical knit.

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DELUXEWARE's standard MILC-00 is a long-sleeve thermal based on the single-sided vertical knit thermal adopted by the US Navy in the 1940s.

The original honeycomb thermal fabric knitted in Wakayama offers an exquisite balance that makes it easy to trap air and provides excellent heat retention without feeling excessively thick. It can be worn alone in early autumn and as an inner layer in winter, making it useful for a long season.

If thermals are too soft, stretching and losing shape can be a concern, and conversely, if they are too stiff, many can leave you unsatisfied with the comfort and elasticity. In that regard, this MILC-00 excels in the balance of comfort, heat retention, and durability.

Another appeal is that it conforms to your body with repeated wear and washing, gradually developing more character. It's a classic DELUXEWARE item that you can enjoy for a long time, unaffected by trends.