Dehen 1920 - N-1 Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket Fossil Brown/Kodiak COMING SOON*

COMING SOON*

The Dehen 1920 N-1 Deck Jacket is the brand’s heavyweight interpretation of one of the most enduring pieces of American military outerwear. Based on the U.S. Navy jackets developed during the Second World War, Dehen keeps the functional layout of the original but rebuilds it with a waxed cotton shell, genuine mouton sheepskin and the kind of construction intended to last for decades rather than seasons.

The Fossil Brown exterior is made from waxed cotton canvas milled in the United Kingdom by Halley Stevensons, one of Britain’s longstanding specialists in weather-resistant textiles. The wax treatment gives the tightly woven cotton additional resistance to wind and light rain while creating a surface that changes dramatically with wear. Creases become lighter, high-contact areas develop tonal variation and the initially structured canvas gradually softens around the wearer.

Inside, Dehen replaces the alpaca and wool pile found in vintage N-1 jackets with genuine Kodiak mouton. Mouton is sheepskin with the wool left attached to the hide, then sheared to create a dense, even pile. That gives the jacket exceptional insulation while the leather backing adds another barrier against wind. The Kodiak colourway has a lighter, warmer tone than Dehen’s black or brown mouton and works particularly well against the Fossil Brown shell.

The mouton extends through the body and collar rather than being used only as decorative trim. Sleeves and pockets are lined in black quilted satin, allowing layers to move easily underneath without catching against the dense sheepskin. Hidden 2x2 wool knit cuffs are produced in Dehen’s own Portland factory and sit inside the sleeves, sealing out cold air without interrupting the clean exterior.

The front uses the classic N-1 double closure, with a six-button placket covering a heavy-duty two-way #10 brass zipper. A buttoned throat latch allows the mouton collar to be closed around the neck when the weather turns, while zigzag reinforcement beneath the collar adds strength to a high-stress area.

Two welt hand pockets keep the exterior simple, while an interior chest pocket is secured with another #10 brass zipper. Metal eyelets beneath each arm provide ventilation, a small but practical detail carried over from the original naval design.

Finished in Fossil Brown/Kodiak, this version comes closest to the worn khaki character associated with vintage deck jackets. The lighter canvas shows the movement of the wax particularly well, meaning the jacket will pick up creasing, marbling and variation quickly rather than remaining perfectly uniform. Combined with the genuine mouton lining, it is one of the warmest and most substantial pieces Dehen produces.

Cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Key Features

• Waxed cotton canvas shell

• Fabric milled in the United Kingdom by Halley Stevensons

• Fossil Brown colourway

• Genuine Kodiak mouton sheepskin collar and body lining

• Dense natural wool pile for substantial insulation

• Black quilted satin sleeve lining

• Black quilted satin pocket lining

• Six-button front placket

• Hidden two-way #10 brass zipper

• Canvas zipper pull

• Buttoned neck closure tab

• Reinforced zigzag stitching beneath collar

• Two front welt hand pockets

• Interior chest pocket with #10 brass zipper

• Hidden 2x2 wool knit cuffs

• Knit cuffs produced in Dehen’s Portland factory

• Underarm ventilation eyelets

• Waxed canvas designed to develop creasing and patina with wear

• WWII U.S. Navy N-1 inspired construction

• Cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon

• Made in USA

• Also available in Black/Black and Fig/Brown
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Fabric & Care

Waxed cotton canvas exterior with genuine mouton sheepskin lining through the body and collar.

The waxed shell is designed to change with wear. Creasing, lighter areas, surface marks and tonal variation are expected and form part of the natural patina of the fabric. As the jacket breaks in, the initially firm canvas will gradually soften and mould to the wearer.

Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Conventional detergents can strip the wax finish, while dry-cleaning solvents may damage the mouton. For everyday dirt, allow mud to dry and brush it away or gently sponge the shell with cold water.

Allow the jacket to air dry naturally away from direct heat. The wax finish can be renewed with an appropriate wax dressing once the shell begins to feel dry or loses some of its water resistance.

Fit

Trim through the body due to the substantial mouton lining.

Although the exterior measurements may appear generous, the genuine sheepskin takes up considerable space inside the jacket. Dehen specifically notes that the N-1 fits slimmer than much of its other outerwear as a result.

Take your usual Dehen size for a close fit over a T-shirt or light shirt. If you are between sizes or want additional layering room, consider sizing up.

The N-1 is already heavily insulated, so it is generally intended to function as the primary winter layer rather than requiring a heavy sweater underneath.

We recommend comparing the listed garment measurements against a jacket you already own and like the fit of before choosing your size.

Canada: free Standard shipping over $300 CAD, otherwise $19.99 in BC and $24.99 to the rest of Canada. Express is $33 flat. Tracked courier, 1 to 4 business days.

United States: free Standard shipping over $350 USD, otherwise $25.99 USD. Express is $30 USD.

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