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Bundespolizei blouson gruen
A Austrian Police blouson.
MA-1 Jacket in petrol
A modern nylon MA-1 flight jacket.

A blouson is a type of jacket. It is designed to be tight around the waist. This makes the fabric hang a little over the waist. Some blousons even have a hood. Modern blousons are inspired by American flight jackets and police jackets. They are also similar to the Eisenhower jacket. Today, people wear blousons for sports or as casual clothes.

The Blouson's Journey Through Time

The blouson became popular in the 1970s. It was a favorite style for skinheads. It was also a popular pink jacket style. In 1993, blousons were chosen as the official clothing. This happened at the APEC meeting in Seattle, Washington, United States. In the early 2000s, this jacket was popular. It was a common casual wear in hip hop fashion.

Why Police Forces Wear Blousons

Many police forces wear blouson jackets. They like them because they are strong and warm. The NYPD in the United States uses them. Police in Austria, New Zealand, Germany, and the United Kingdom also wear blousons.

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Images for kids

  • Israel 4 021.Israelic Soldier

    An Israeli Border Police soldier in a fur-collared blouson.

  • Gendarmerie blouson dunkelblau

    An Austrian Gendarmerie blouson.

  • Bomber jacket

    A modern fashionable blouson/bomber jacket.

  • Blouson custom

    A punk style Blouson.

  • Zollmuseum HH Dienstkleidung Bundeszollverwaltung

    A Hamburg Police blouson.

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