{"product_id":"vintage-1990s-alpha-industries-batman-logo-ma-1-bomber-jacket-medium-usa-made-reversible-black-orange-flight-jacket","title":"Vintage 1990s Alpha Industries Batman Logo MA-1 Bomber Jacket Medium USA Made Reversible Black Orange Flight Jacket","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRare Double-Sided American Flight Bomber with Large Bat Emblems, Rescue-Orange Reverse, IDEAL Hardware and Original Alpha Industries Specification Label\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully unusual vintage \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Industries MA-1 flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in the USA and transformed into a bold double-sided Batman statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black exterior preserves the unmistakable military profile of the classic MA-1: a compact bomber silhouette, padded nylon construction, rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband, brass-toned front zipper, snap-fastened hand pockets and a zippered utility pocket on the sleeve. Large yellow-and-black Bat emblems appear across the back and chest, turning the restrained black shell into an instantly recognizable piece of comic-book streetwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse the jacket and the entire mood changes. The interior becomes a blazing rescue-orange outer face, again decorated with large and small Batman emblems. The orange side carries stronger visible age character, including dramatic fading and discoloration across the large back insignia, giving the piece the atmosphere of a genuine survivor rather than a modern costume jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts identity is grounded by the surviving specification label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Industries, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnoxville, Tennessee, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket, Flyer’s, Man’s Intermediate, MA-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIL-J-82790J (USAF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContract No. AF\/615-37901\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagged Size Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable Alpha jackets carrying this MIL-J-82790J label configuration are generally identified by specialist vintage sellers as \u003cstrong\u003e1990s U.S.-made civilian-market MA-1 jackets\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than government-issued military garments. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Batman emblems do not carry a visible collaboration label in the supplied photographs. The piece is therefore most accurately presented as a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Alpha Industries MA-1 customized with Batman insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than as a documented factory collaboration or authenticated film-production garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket brings together three highly collectible visual worlds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American MA-1 flight jacket\u003cbr\u003eVintage comic-book and superhero culture\u003cbr\u003e1990s military-inspired streetwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the black face, the Batman emblem reads almost like squadron insignia. Its oval format naturally echoes the aviation patches historically applied to flight jackets, while the black-and-yellow palette cuts sharply through the dark nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rescue-orange reverse is even more theatrical. Once intended as a high-visibility survival feature within MA-1 construction, the orange field becomes a glowing backdrop for the Bat symbol. The result feels part military artifact, part comic-book costume and part underground streetwear custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than hiding the orange lining, the Batman customization celebrates it. Both faces have their own front and back emblems, making this a genuinely expressive reversible jacket instead of a conventional bomber with a decorative lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Flight-Nylon Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge Back Bat Emblem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal black-side artwork is a large yellow oval embroidered or appliquéd across the center back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the yellow field sits the familiar black bat silhouette with raised central ears and scalloped wings. The surrounding yellow border is densely stitched, giving the insignia enough dimension and texture to remain visually strong against the smooth black nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe placement is direct and uncluttered. There are no words, character portraits or secondary graphics competing for attention. The symbol alone carries the full identity of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChest Bat Emblem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smaller matching insignia appears over the left chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts positioning resembles a military squadron badge, pilot insignia or service patch, an especially effective choice on an MA-1 silhouette. The emblem provides an immediate point of recognition from the front while allowing the jacket to remain wearable and relatively restrained when viewed straight on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Black MA-1 Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black face presents the more traditional flight-jacket appearance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack nylon body\u003cbr\u003eBlack rib-knit collar\u003cbr\u003eBlack rib-knit cuffs\u003cbr\u003eBlack rib-knit waistband\u003cbr\u003eBrass-toned metal zipper\u003cbr\u003eTwo angled hand pockets with snap closures\u003cbr\u003eZippered utility pocket on the sleeve\u003cbr\u003eCompact, insulated bomber profile\u003cbr\u003ePanelled sleeves and reinforced seam construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark monochrome foundation allows the yellow Bat insignia to function almost like a beam of light against the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRescue-Orange Reverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge Aged Back Emblem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange side carries a second oversized Bat emblem across the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the surrounding oval has faded from its original brighter tone into a pale cream, parchment or muted yellow. Vertical crease lines, tonal variation and surface aging are visible throughout the emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis weathering gives the reverse enormous character. The design no longer looks freshly manufactured or digitally perfect. It reads as an object that has travelled through decades of wear, storage and pop-cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black bat remains clearly visible against the faded ground, while the thin yellow edging preserves a trace of the original high-contrast palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange-Side Chest Emblem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smaller Bat insignia appears on the left chest of the orange face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts interior field remains orange, allowing the black silhouette to appear directly against the jacket’s rescue color. A yellow embroidered outline frames the oval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller patch also displays visible age character, including loose or projecting thread near the lower portion and surface wear consistent with an older applied emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWearable Reverse Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange face is not merely decorative lining. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront zipper access\u003cbr\u003eTwo rectangular hand pockets\u003cbr\u003eBlack snap closures\u003cbr\u003eBlack rib-knit collar\u003cbr\u003eBlack rib-knit cuffs\u003cbr\u003eBlack rib-knit waistband\u003cbr\u003eComplete front and back Batman insignia treatment\u003cbr\u003eFully wearable outer presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange reverse offers a far louder alternative to the black side. It can be worn as high-impact comic-book fashion, displayed as part of a Batman collection or used as a dramatic photographic and costume-styling piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlpha Industries and the MA-1 Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha Industries was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1959 and became an important producer of American military outerwear. The company identifies 1963 as the year it began manufacturing the MA-1 for the United States Department of Defense. The silhouette was developed in durable flight nylon with a ribbed collar, compact waistband and insulating construction suited to aviation use. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange interior became one of the MA-1’s most recognizable design elements. It provided a high-visibility surface that could be turned outward during an emergency, while later civilian versions embraced the reversible orange face as part of the jacket’s visual identity. Alpha continues to sell black MA-1 Heritage jackets with orange reverses today, confirming how central this contrast remains to the model’s design language. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter military-derived flight jackets entered civilian wardrobes, the MA-1 became strongly associated with punk, hip-hop, club culture, Japanese streetwear, skate fashion, workwear and designer reinterpretation. Its simple architecture acts like a blank aircraft fuselage, ready to receive patches, embroidery, paint and personal insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Batman example takes that custom tradition to its comic-book extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification and Label Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Industries, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace of Manufacture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnoxville, Tennessee, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMA-1 intermediate flight jacket\u003cbr\u003eReversible bomber jacket\u003cbr\u003eMilitary-derived civilian outerwear\u003cbr\u003eCustomized comic-book jacket\u003cbr\u003eVintage American streetwear\u003cbr\u003eUnisex collectible fashion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket, Flyer’s, Man’s Intermediate, MA-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIL-J-82790J (USAF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStock Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0615-00-573-8335\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContract Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAF\/615-37901\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTagged Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Listed on Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell and lining: \u003cstrong\u003e100% nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterlining: \u003cstrong\u003e100% polyester fiber fill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry clean only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S.-made Alpha Industries construction, specification-label style, IDEAL zipper hardware and overall MA-1 configuration appear consistent with \u003cstrong\u003e1990s civilian production\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a possible late-1980s to 1990s range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specialist Japanese vintage seller documents the same MIL-J-82790J, AF\/615-37901, Made-in-USA configuration as a 1990s civilian-market Alpha MA-1 and separately notes that custom patches are frequently found on jackets of this type. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise date when the Batman emblems were attached is not marked. Their different embroidery, appliqué construction and varying degrees of aging suggest an individually customized or small-production treatment rather than a standard undecorated Alpha release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket should not be represented as military issued, screen worn, cast or crew issued, film promotional, or an officially documented Alpha and DC Comics collaboration unless further provenance becomes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts collectible identity is already compelling without such an attribution: a vintage Made-in-USA Alpha MA-1 carrying an extensive four-emblem Batman customization across both wearable faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving label identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% nylon outer shell\u003cbr\u003e100% nylon reverse or lining\u003cbr\u003e100% polyester fiber-fill interlining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible black and rescue-orange configuration\u003cbr\u003ePadded intermediate-weight flight-jacket construction\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit collar\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit cuffs\u003cbr\u003eRib-knit waistband\u003cbr\u003eBrass-toned metal front zipper\u003cbr\u003eIDEAL-branded zipper hardware\u003cbr\u003eLeather zipper-pull extension\u003cbr\u003eZippered sleeve utility pocket\u003cbr\u003ePen or tool channels on sleeve pocket\u003cbr\u003eAngled snap-fastened pockets on black face\u003cbr\u003eSnap-fastened patch pockets on orange face\u003cbr\u003ePanelled shoulder and sleeve construction\u003cbr\u003eFour Batman emblem applications\u003cbr\u003eShort, rounded MA-1 bomber silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polyester interlining gives the jacket more body and insulation than an unpadded fashion bomber. Its shoulders and sleeves retain the rounded, protective volume associated with traditional MA-1 construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIDEAL Zipper Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket retains brass-toned \u003cstrong\u003eIDEAL\u003c\/strong\u003e zipper components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main pull is fitted with a black leather extension that makes the zipper easier to operate while wearing gloves and adds another tactile vintage detail. The hardware has developed a naturally aged metallic finish rather than a bright new shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second IDEAL zipper is visible on the sleeve utility pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-facing main closure permits the jacket to be operated from either the black or orange side, supporting its reversible construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBatman Iconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bat emblem is one of the most economical and powerful symbols in popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains no portrait, dialogue or written name. A single silhouette communicates the nocturnal world of Gotham, concealed identity, vigilance, fear and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced on a flight jacket, the emblem takes on an additional visual resonance. It resembles the insignia of a fictional airborne unit, a signal projected across the back rather than into the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black exterior creates the most familiar Batman palette, with yellow insignia emerging from darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange reverse disrupts that traditional color relationship. It turns the jacket into something stranger and more energetic, closer to survival equipment, vintage animation merchandise and a one-person superhero uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and Size Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTagged Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has the compact, rounded fit associated with classic Alpha Industries MA-1 bombers. It is expected to sit near the waist with a full chest, substantial sleeves and a fitted ribbed hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha’s current core MA-1 size chart associates Medium with an approximate body chest range of 38 to 40 inches, although vintage production and decades of wear may differ from modern specifications. Actual garment measurements should always take priority over the tag. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us for current flat-lay measurements before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended comparison measurements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest width from armpit to armpit\u003cbr\u003eShoulder width from seam to seam\u003cbr\u003eBack length from collar base to hem\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff\u003cbr\u003eWaistband width measured relaxed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare these figures with a similar padded bomber jacket that already fits comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage, pre-owned and customized garment with visible age, wear and surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black nylon shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral creasing and wrinkling\u003cbr\u003eSubtle tonal variation\u003cbr\u003eLight surface wear consistent with use and storage\u003cbr\u003eMinor scattered marks or lint\u003cbr\u003eAge-related softening of the fabric\u003cbr\u003eWear around seams, pocket areas and edges\u003cbr\u003eNatural dulling of the once-new nylon finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large black-side back emblem remains bright and immediately readable, with strong yellow-and-black contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest emblem also remains visually strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rescue-orange reverse shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive natural creasing\u003cbr\u003eSurface rippling and compression marks\u003cbr\u003eVisible signs of previous wear and storage\u003cbr\u003eLight scattered marks\u003cbr\u003eAge-related variation in the orange nylon\u003cbr\u003eWear around pockets, zipper areas and seams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large orange-side back emblem has pronounced aging. Its surrounding yellow field has faded substantially to pale cream or parchment, with visible crease lines, discoloration and surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fading is one of the most important condition characteristics of the jacket and is clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small orange-side chest emblem has visible thread wear near its lower area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRib-Knit Trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black ribbing displays visible age and use, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface fuzzing\u003cbr\u003eSoftened texture\u003cbr\u003eEdge wear\u003cbr\u003eMinor distortion\u003cbr\u003eSmall irregularities or fraying around high-contact areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSleeve Utility Pocket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeve pocket area shows visible wear and fraying around portions of the zipper and outer edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZippers and Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IDEAL hardware displays an aged brass finish and surface wear consistent with vintage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is sold as photographed. Please review all images closely and contact us with any questions regarding zipper operation, pocket snaps, ribbing or other condition details before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment is best suited to a collector or wearer who appreciates authentic vintage character, custom construction and visible history. It should not be expected to resemble a pristine modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black side is stealthy and wearable. From the front, the small chest emblem is enough to establish the Batman identity without overwhelming the military form. From behind, the enormous yellow oval turns the jacket into an unmistakable graphic statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange side is the wild card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rescue color catches light from across a room, while the faded cream-and-black back emblem looks almost like a recovered prop from an alternate Gotham archive. The imperfections create texture and narrative that a freshly produced licensed jacket could not easily reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis duality makes the garment unusually versatile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack for everyday vintage military styling\u003cbr\u003eOrange for high-impact streetwear and display\u003cbr\u003eBatman insignia for comic-book collecting\u003cbr\u003eAlpha Industries construction for flight-jacket enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003eMade-in-USA production for American vintage collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Possibilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack denim\u003cbr\u003eGray work trousers\u003cbr\u003eMilitary cargos\u003cbr\u003eHeavy boots\u003cbr\u003eHigh-top sneakers\u003cbr\u003eVintage superhero T-shirts\u003cbr\u003eMinimal monochrome layers\u003cbr\u003ePunk and industrial styling\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Amekaji\u003cbr\u003eGrunge or Y2K wardrobes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRescue-Orange Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack trousers\u003cbr\u003eDark indigo denim\u003cbr\u003eCombat boots\u003cbr\u003ePlain black shirts\u003cbr\u003eTechnical streetwear\u003cbr\u003eReflective accessories\u003cbr\u003eCostume-inspired editorial looks\u003cbr\u003eHalloween and convention styling\u003cbr\u003eBold 1990s sportswear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the jacket already has substantial volume and graphic presence, simple supporting garments allow it to remain the visual center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Collecting Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has clear appeal beyond ordinary wearable vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would sit naturally within collections focused on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatman memorabilia\u003cbr\u003eDC Comics fashion\u003cbr\u003eVintage superhero clothing\u003cbr\u003eAlpha Industries\u003cbr\u003eAmerican flight jackets\u003cbr\u003eMA-1 bombers\u003cbr\u003e1990s streetwear\u003cbr\u003eMade-in-USA garments\u003cbr\u003eCustomized military clothing\u003cbr\u003eVintage comic-book merchandise\u003cbr\u003ePop-art fashion\u003cbr\u003eFilm and animation culture\u003cbr\u003eRare embroidered jackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed with the black face outward, it becomes a clean military-style Batman jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed on the orange face, it becomes a highly aged, almost relic-like comic-book object. The contrasting versions make it especially effective for rotating wardrobe or wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDistinctive Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Alpha Industries specification label\u003cbr\u003eMade in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA\u003cbr\u003eTagged Medium\u003cbr\u003eBlack and rescue-orange reversible construction\u003cbr\u003eFour separate Batman emblems\u003cbr\u003eOversized back insignia on both faces\u003cbr\u003eChest insignia on both faces\u003cbr\u003eIDEAL metal zipper hardware\u003cbr\u003eLeather zipper-pull extension\u003cbr\u003eZippered sleeve utility pocket\u003cbr\u003ePolyester-insulated nylon construction\u003cbr\u003eVisible authentic aging\u003cbr\u003ePronounced fading on orange-side back emblem\u003cbr\u003eClassic short MA-1 silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is identified from its surviving Alpha Industries label and visible construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Batman emblem applications are visibly present but are not accompanied in the supplied photographs by a Warner Bros., DC Comics, licensed-product, promotional-production or collaboration label. They are therefore described as a custom Batman treatment applied to a vintage Alpha Industries MA-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo claim is made that the jacket was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary issued\u003cbr\u003eWorn by military personnel\u003cbr\u003eUsed in a Batman film or television production\u003cbr\u003eOwned or worn by an actor\u003cbr\u003eIssued to a cast or crew member\u003cbr\u003eProduced as an official Alpha Industries collaboration\u003cbr\u003eManufactured specifically for Warner Bros. or DC Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing concerns the actual photographed garment and its observable vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned vintage garment offered in its present \u003cstrong\u003eas-is condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible fading, creasing, rib wear, loose threads, fraying, hardware patina, surface variation, patch aging and other signs of previous use are part of the jacket’s current condition and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review every photograph carefully. The images form an essential part of the description and provide the clearest representation of the emblem fading, nylon surface, zipper hardware, sleeve pocket and rib-knit condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor may vary slightly depending upon lighting, display calibration and the reflective direction of the nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause vintage sizing differs from contemporary sizing, the tagged Medium size should not be relied upon without comparing actual measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns or exchanges based on fit, expected vintage wear, previously disclosed condition or minor color differences cannot be accepted, subject to Etsy policies and applicable consumer law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReasonable and respectful offers may be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket will be carefully folded, protected and packed for international transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is normally provided through Japan Post EMS or another suitable tracked international service where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation, shipping and handling normally takes \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 business days or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tracking information will be supplied after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, customs charges, consumption taxes and local handling fees imposed by the destination country remain the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for this design or model in another size, please feel free to message us. Although availability cannot be guaranteed, we may be able to locate the same or a closely matching piece in a different size through our sourcing network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#VintageBatman #BatmanJacket #AlphaIndustries #VintageMA1 #MA1Bomber #FlightJacket #VintageBomber #MadeInUSA #1990sFashion #DCComicsVintage #BatmanCollector #ComicBookFashion #ReversibleJacket #OrangeLining #RescueOrange #MilitaryStreetwear #VintageStreetwear #AmericanVintage #BomberJacket #BatLogo #SuperheroJacket #PopCultureVintage #GothamStyle #VintageOuterwear #IDEALZipper #FlightNylon #MensVintage #UnisexVintage #CustomizedJacket #WearableCollectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealpha industries, batman bomber, vintage ma1 jacket, 1990s bomber jacket, usa made jacket, reversible bomber, black orange jacket, dc comics vintage, flight jacket medium, bat logo jacket, military streetwear, comic book jacket, vintage outerwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% nylon shell, 100% nylon lining, polyester fiber fill, rib-knit trim, embroidered appliqué, IDEAL metal zipper, snap hardware, leather zipper pull\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53031464665381,"sku":"SK 2520","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/SK2520-batman_10.jpg?v=1786066484","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-1990s-alpha-industries-batman-logo-ma-1-bomber-jacket-medium-usa-made-reversible-black-orange-flight-jacket","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}