Joe Rocket Airforce Jacket Size Large The textile exterior is a tough 500-denier Hitena nylon material that features the winged star air and space power emblems embroidered onto the front and rear shell; “U.S. Air Force” is also embroidered on the left sleeve and collar CE-rated impact protectors are located at elbows and shoulders. A removable back pad is standard equipment, but it can be replaced with a CE-approved spine protector. Elastic adjusters just below the elbows keep the sleeves snug, and elbow impact protectors are in place for crash protection. A high-density foam lumbar pad is provided across the lower back. What appears to be a flap-closure pocket on the left chest is actually a military spec I.D. holder with hook and loop closure. But when the flap is opened to display the clear plastic I.D. holder, the back of the cover flap drops down and reveals a small zipper closure pocket. In addition to the small I.D. holder pocket, there are two zip-closure exterior slash pockets, a spacious zip-closure interior pocket accessible even with the liner in place, and an exterior box pocket on the right sleeve with hook and loop closure on the flap. Ventilation is provided by zippered vents in the bicep area of each sleeve. Extra warmth for cool days is provided by a zip-out insulated vest liner. An interior storm flap backs up the main zipper to prevent drafts. The high visibility package is particularly interesting. Whether you need these functions for riding on-base, or you want the flexibility to increase your conspicuity in low-light conditions, fog or other poor visibility situations, the Air Force Alpha jacket makes the transition very easily. Front deployment is done by unfurling the fluorescent orange/silver reflective panels from a small zipper at the front of each shoulder. The bottom end of each panel folds up under the strap at the waist adjuster and attaches inside with hook and loop material. The back panel deploys from a wide zipper...