Helly Hansen 80% wool jacket still around?

[Monk]

Some time back on the forums there was mention of a Helly Hansen jacket Dutch military issue I believe that was 80% wool and was pile on the inside and smooth face outside.

Are these still available and have any folks here tested these jackets out for a while now and how do they like them?

TIA,
Monk

 

[Dougster]

They are superb, but you'll be very, very lucky to find one nowadays.

Sold mine on as I replaced it with a worsted Merino one from Howies that I can wear 'out'. They aren't the smartest things in the world.

 

[leon-1]

They are superb, but you'll be very, very lucky to find one nowadays.

Very true, but it would still be worth giving the boys at Endicott's a ring.

Some time back on the forums there was mention of a Helly Hansen jacket Dutch military issue I believe that was 80% wool and was pile on the inside and smooth face outside.

Are these still available and have any folks here tested these jackets out for a while now and how do they like them?

TIA,
Monk

They are a good bit of kit.

 

[Jaysurfer]

Helly Hansen do make a jacket called the Pea Coat which is a heavy wool jacket (Military style).
If you go to www.hellyhansen.com you might be able to find somewhere to get it from.
Think it is quite expensive new though

 

[Limaed]

Monk
I spoke to Endicotts recently about the jacket your after. Kevin told me they have some left but only in large sizes. The other sizes of a simlar design are not made by HH but are to the same specification, although perhaps not as good quaility.
HH do still make the Luasanne Jacket which is of a simular design but is made out of polyester pile, these are very good jackets which have been a UK forces favourite for at least 20 years.
You can get these from Silvermans and they occasionally crop up on ebay. Ed

 

[Monk]

Thanks everyone for the help. Will check with Endicotts.

Any idea what the Dutch word for wool is or what they say on the label?
Was checking on the web and saw a similar surplus Dutch jacket advertised for sale but nary a mention of wool.
It's the wool one I am after.
Thanks,
Monk

 

[redandshane]

Wool in Dutch is wol
label reads body WOL/PES 80/20
they are made by SIOEN
Hope this helps

 

[Mastino]

Wool in Dutch is wol
label reads body WOL/PES 80/20
they are made by SIOEN
Hope this helps

Correct and next to that there are versions from HH, ARWI and another german manufacturer. They are quite commonly available in NL and I'll check out some vendors for you.

 

[Mastino]

Here you go, try and contact these people. Maybe something for a group buy:

http://www.marwi-online.info/index.php?productID=58

 

[littlebiglane]

Not the same I know...

http://www.fatface.com/bin/venda?ex...t=16252&ordercol=alphanu&layout=productdetail

 

[Monk]

redandshane,thanks for the Dutch translation help.

Well, you learn something new..did not know there were other companies making them.

Mastino,
thanks for that link..they only do large orders.

Any idea of a reputable dealer in the Netherlands who sells them online? Is there an accompanying hood that goes with the jacket?

Thanks,
Monk

 

[Mastino]

Monk, check out the 'Dutch speakers wanted' thread, there you'll get the retail link for these people.

 

[Monk]

Mastino,
thanks for posting that info.

Monk