The Type 65 work uniform was used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as a standard field-work uniform for many years.

New procurement has ended, and the number of examples available on the market is gradually decreasing.
Unused deadstock pieces are especially rare.
The trousers are even harder to find than the jackets, making this pair particularly scarce.

An opportunity to find Type 65 trousers in this condition may be very difficult to come by again.

The inner tags have been removed, but traces remain where a two-tag configuration was attached.
This matches the standard label arrangement found on government-issued examples, so we consider this piece likely to be an official issue item.

However, because the original tags are no longer present, the possibility that it was a PX item, sold through an on-base store, cannot be completely ruled out.
We want to be transparent about this uncertainty.

Either way, the fabric, construction, and details are unmistakably Type 65.

Compared with US military and European vintage, Japanese Self-Defense Force workwear is still relatively unknown in the international vintage market.

At the same time, it is beginning to attract quiet interest from overseas military-vintage collectors and buyers looking for practical clothing with a distinctly Japanese history.

This was not made for fast fashion.
It was designed for actual field work and outdoor activity.

As a slow-fashion piece, it can be worn for years and allowed to develop its own character over time.

Specifications

• Type: Type 65 work trousers
• Era: Late Showa to early Heisei period, estimated
• Material: Cotton / vinylon
• Color: OD olive drab
• Pockets: Cargo pockets
• Back pockets: None
• Knees: Double-knee construction
• Condition: Unworn deadstock

Measurements

• Total length: Approx. 105 cm / 41.3 in
• Waist, flat measurement × 2: Approx. 86 cm / 33.9 in
• Rise, waist to crotch: Approx. 32.5 cm / 12.8 in
• Inseam: Approx. 74.5 cm / 29.3 in
• Hem width: Approx. 23.5 cm / 9.3 in

Measurements were taken flat.
Please allow for minor measurement differences due to manual measuring.
The size stamp has faded and cannot be read. Please check the actual measurements rather than relying on the original size marking.

Condition

Unworn and unused deadstock.

The fabric has not been washed.

There are marks where a sticker was removed during storage.

The inner tags have been removed, but traces remain where a two-tag configuration was attached.

The size stamp has faded and is unreadable.

A storage odor typical of vintage goods may be present.

Because the fabric has not been washed, washing after purchase may cause changes in its texture or measurements.

Please order only if you understand and accept the characteristics of vintage and deadstock items.

As this is a vintage item, returns and refunds are not accepted.

If damage develops or an odor returns after washing or wearing, this will not be eligible for a refund or exchange.

The item will be compressed for shipping, so creasing may occur.

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