Mil-Tec Jail Blanket

Americana Pipedream Apparel

Mil-Tec Jail Blanket

$24.99
Description

The drive to engender a sense of inadequacy within the consumer finds its ultimate irony in the Mil-Tec "jail blanket." The subtle inclusion of the scales of justice suggests increasingly quaint assertions of law and order, whilst the addition of stripes attempts to tie the fabric to a similarly archaic Western European symbolism, the "devil's cloth", albeit just as superficially. 

Features: 

  • Dimensions: 77" x 59"
  • 35.5% Wool, 33.7% Polyester, 14.5% Cotton, 9.8% acrylic, 6.5% nylon

Conscious examination of the item reveals a caustic double irony. One may chuckle at the thought of playfully imitating incarceration; in truth, the blanket unveils the very root of social stagnation corroding the 21st century. This blanket is a grim manifestation of post-Cold War reality. As contemporary market forces continue to pursue profit maximization in all aspects of life, even suffering and loss of freedom have been sterilized and commodified by an all-encompassing and uncompromising ideology. 

Constructed of a slew of materials with a rough-hewn fit and finish, the blanket faithfully imitates the squalor one would typically associate with images of prisons; yet, isn't this just a happy collision of profitability and aesthetic? The textile flirts with these grim realities without illuminating the uncomfortable and uncertain face of punitive justice. Purchasing such a piece is but an affirmation of capitalist realism's promise that even "rebellion" serves its ends; that even pursuit of the undercurrent, or as we all know too well, the ironic, is merely a mirage. Another data point pushing another firm further into the black, not out of necessity or progress, and yet we are told "for efficiency's, for pleasure’s sake." 

This description itself is its own affirmation of that same reality.

You should definitely buy one while you can. 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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