# Casual Jacket based on the Flight Suit? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uniforms\ **Created:** [March 21, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384 "2021-03-21T21:27:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/indy-magnoli/32/187580_2.png) [@indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/indy-magnoli)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/1 "2021-03-21T21:27:41Z")
Would you guys be interested in us developing a casual bomber jacket based on the flightsuit? It’d be something you could wear regularly instead of just as a costume. Here are some thoughts: Use same rip-stop nylon, but fully line the jacket for practical wear (with interior wallet pocket, etc). Change collar from round to standard bomber style collar Waist length (add a banded panel at the waist and change the velcro waist tabs to rear facing, more like a standard jacket) Keep front and sleeve pockets the same (possibly change front pockets to smaller version?) Keep noghost and customizable name patches as available options What do you guys think? Pricing would likely be about the same as the [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) ($195 shipped). ---
**Author:** ![Coover5](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/a4c791/32.png) [@Coover5](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Coover5)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/2 "2021-03-22T00:42:21Z")
What kind of changes might need to be made to lower that price point? ---
**Author:** ![indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/indy-magnoli/32/187580_2.png) [@indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/indy-magnoli)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/3 "2021-03-22T02:29:48Z")
The only way to lower the price point more (this is already cheaper than any of our other jackets) would be to make it unlined (like the jumpsuit), possibly change materials (which I think would be a shame since the ripstop is so good) and make them in standard sizing (instead of made-to-measure). ---
**Author:** ![Coover5](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/a4c791/32.png) [@Coover5](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Coover5)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/4 "2021-03-24T09:30:08Z")
As someone looking for this exact jacket as a practical choice I don’t see any issues with any of the changes that lower the cost. I will admit though I’m surprised by the lack of responses to this. I know I’m not alone in wanting something like this so I thought this would get more reaction especially coming from a respected maker. And for what it’s worth I also have no issues in the changes you are thinking of making when converting it from [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) to jacket. Keep us up-to-date on this if it goes ahead. ---
**Author:** ![33rdparanormal](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/3/278dde/32.png) [@33rdparanormal](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/33rdparanormal)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/5 "2021-04-05T14:28:14Z")
I would absolutely buy a couple of them. Maybe even more if we were given the same options eith the jackets as we are the suits (GB, GBII, GBII charcoal). There are a couple non-milspec jackets I have been eyeing for a while for this very thing, but I haven’t pulled the trigger because they just weren’t enough like the [flight suits](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform). This would solve that problem 150%. ---
**Author:** ![borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/borzou/32/187576_2.png) [@borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/borzou)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/6 "2021-04-08T07:03:29Z")
I would consider it pending a prototype. ---
**Author:** ![Coover5](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/a4c791/32.png) [@Coover5](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Coover5)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/7 "2022-02-05T00:03:34Z")
> [@Indy Magnoli](#): > > The only way to lower the price point more (this is already cheaper than any of our other jackets) would be to make it unlined (like the jumpsuit), possibly change materials (which I think would be a shame since the ripstop is so good) and make them in standard sizing (instead of made-to-measure). Were there any plans to go ahead with this in either custom made or standard sizes? ---
**Author:** ![Thumpernicus](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/91b2a8/32.png) [@Thumpernicus](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Thumpernicus)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/8 "2022-02-05T00:11:39Z")
I’m interested ---
**Author:** ![indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/indy-magnoli/32/187580_2.png) [@indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/indy-magnoli)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/9 "2022-02-06T19:54:06Z")
We could still go forward with this but, at the moment, there doesn’t seem to be much interest, so it’s not a big priority. ---
**Author:** ![ghostware](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ghostware/32/187017_2.png) [@ghostware](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ghostware)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/10 "2022-02-06T20:08:10Z")
There would be more interest if you provided links to pictures of the [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) you offer now. If it’s as good as the quality iv’e seen from your Starwars line then I would be very interested in not just a bomber jacket, but maybe a leather jacket that has just the logos on the shoulder and options for a custom [name tag](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/gb1-name-tag-patch). People offer a leather jacket now, but it’s not to my tastes. ---
**Author:** ![venomsymbiote](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/venomsymbiote/32/187659_2.png) [@venomsymbiote](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venomsymbiote)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/11 "2022-02-08T08:34:08Z")
I’d absolutely buy one. ---
**Author:** ![indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/indy-magnoli/32/187580_2.png) [@indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/indy-magnoli)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/12 "2022-02-08T21:39:20Z")
Ok guys, here is a digital mock-up of what I had in mind: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/7/57fec4c775cc1bc79f2a431323033dafddba759f.jpeg) Some notes on the changes: - changed the collar to a more standard bomber shape (slightly more pointed) the length will be determined by the measurements provided (shown here with a cropped waist-length) removed the internal stormflap behind the zipper waist has an elasticated band based on the back look of the jumpsuit The name badge could still be included as an optional extra (perhaps design a smaller version so it’s less prominent?). So, what do you guys think? ---
**Author:** ![ghostware](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ghostware/32/187017_2.png) [@ghostware](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ghostware)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/13 "2022-02-08T23:13:55Z")
I’m interested. ---
**Author:** ![indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/indy-magnoli/32/187580_2.png) [@indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/indy-magnoli)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/14 "2022-02-09T00:04:32Z")
Someone at the RPF suggested using a subdued version of the Noghost patch to add to the subtlety of this jacket, so here’s a mock-up: Here’s a concept for the subdued patch: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/a/8a2d33b9cc87b96fe9f4f7292179f3c4d5ebe850.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/c/4c47ebd715aaeb1e71e8cf634d777008ca64a12d.jpeg) What do you think of this idea? ---
**Author:** ![Thumpernicus](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/91b2a8/32.png) [@Thumpernicus](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Thumpernicus)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/15 "2022-02-10T05:07:45Z")
I’m in… for probably more than one… price is a factor tho’ -I think namebadge should be an OPTION, but not required -I am liking the subdued patch a lot Also, is this fabric the same color as your Version 1: Tan [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform)? ---
**Author:** ![venomsymbiote](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/venomsymbiote/32/187659_2.png) [@venomsymbiote](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venomsymbiote)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/16 "2022-02-10T06:02:14Z")
> [@Indy Magnoli](#): > > Someone at the RPF suggested using a subdued version of the Noghost patch to add to the subtlety of this jacket, so here’s a mock-up: > > Here’s a concept for the subdued patch: > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/a/8a2d33b9cc87b96fe9f4f7292179f3c4d5ebe850.jpeg) > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/c/4c47ebd715aaeb1e71e8cf634d777008ca64a12d.jpeg) > > What do you think of this idea? I’d be ok with the subdued patch but I love the clean look of the normal one more. If there can’t be a choice of one or the other then I’d say go with whatever one you personally want to sell! I’ll buy one either way as long as they come in a 2x. Also is it just me or does the torso look a little short? ---
**Author:** ![Thumpernicus](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/91b2a8/32.png) [@Thumpernicus](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Thumpernicus)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/17 "2022-02-10T07:06:36Z")
> [@VenomSymbiote post\_id=4967000 time=1644472934 user\_id=26767](#): > > Also is it just me or does the torso look a little short? Yeah, depending on the era, bomber jackets had a waist band of different material along the bottom ---
**Author:** ![snooker](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/snooker/32/186104_2.png) [@snooker](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/snooker)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/18 "2022-02-10T09:25:27Z")
> [@Indy Magnoli](#): > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/7/57fec4c775cc1bc79f2a431323033dafddba759f.jpeg) > > So, what do you guys think? ---
**Author:** ![indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/indy-magnoli/32/187580_2.png) [@indy-magnoli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/indy-magnoli)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/19 "2022-02-10T21:01:40Z")
We’re going to do a couple of prototypes to see how these come out in real life. The mock-up was cropped a bit too short due to the placement of the waist straps on the jumpsuit. I’ve also tweaked a couple of other details for the final design. As of right now, we’re planning on offering both the standard and subdued patch options as well as the name badge for those who still want it. We’ll be making two samples, a GB1 ripstop and a GB2 charcoal. Stay tuned! ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/187259_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384/20 "2022-02-10T21:55:11Z")
> [@Indy Magnoli](#): > > Someone at the RPF suggested using a subdued version of the Noghost patch to add to the subtlety of this jacket, so here’s a mock-up: > > What do you think of this idea? Subtlety seems uncharacteristic of the Ghostbusters. 🙂 [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/casual-jacket-based-on-the-flight-suit/23384.md?page=2)