99% Invisible · September 11, 2026 · 00:41:23

100 Objects #17: M43 Field Jacket

Avery Trufelman joins Roman Mars to explore the American military's search for the ideal field jacket—a garment that could keep soldiers safe and effective. The result was the M43 Field Jacket, which not only solved the military's design problem but reshaped the image of the soldier and went on to influence everyday civilian clothing around the world.

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The military's jacket problem

The US armed forces faced a persistent design challenge: how to dress soldiers so they could perform effectively and survive in diverse combat conditions.

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The M43 Field Jacket as the solution

The M43 Field Jacket became the answer, combining practical features that met the military's requirements and set a new standard.

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