The “Albany” is a signature jacket drawn from an unusual transitional design in U.S. military history. Its starting point is a test-sample Jungle Fatigue Jacket, believed to date from the Army’s development of the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform). Unlike the familiar Jungle Fatigue, this experimental version had square-shaped pockets, which Soundman has kept as the defining feature.

The original four-pocket layout stays, with a few refinements: hand-warmer openings in the lower gusseted pockets, a drawcord concealed inside the rear waist to adjust the fit, and a detachable chin warmer behind the collar. Natural corozo nut buttons finish the jacket.

The fabric is a high-density military moleskin woven from U.S. cotton yarns, heavily singed to remove excess fuzz. The result is a dense, dry and rugged hand with a clean face.

Made in Japan.

100% cotton