Peacoats?

[Highbinder]

Thinking about getting a 'proper' woolen peacoat to replace my battered one which is a sorta ex-fashionable blended one. Found this on the bay,but is it a good deal considering its' not 100% wool? Are there different versions available?

 

[Bigfoot]

There are quite a few types of Peacoats (original style and fashion copies) and materials. ALso try a search under "reefer jacket" as we used to call them and you will be surprised at the range available.

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/...g/us-navy-wool-peacoat-aka-reefer-348230.html

 

[revol]

Enicotts do them 70% wool mix

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=105&products_id=169

 

[walker]

i have one of these mine was made in the 1950's and is 100 % wool heavy and very very warm with a unpadded linning and has all the white stamp markings and lable on it
i got mine from a shop in holland a while ago while i was there dont think they were on the net
but i love waring it when its cold enough

 

[walker]

ps try evilbay

 

[Matt.S]

I love my Filson mac cruiser. Not cheap but it'll last a lifetime and is just as good on the street as in the woods.

 

[Highbinder]

Are the 70/30% mixes any good? Whats the 30% ? Won't that affect the insulation when its wet?

Matt, I would LOVE a cruiser but I just can't afford it, I always hunt charity shops for wool shirts and coats tho. Plus I think the peacoat is smart enough to be able to wear to work.

 

[johnnytheboy]

I thought about a pea coat as well and have tried hundreds on but just cant find one that is a good fit, just have to go with a barbour and wool jumper good for every walk of life.

 

[Matt.S]

Matt, I would LOVE a cruiser but I just can't afford it, I always hunt charity shops for wool shirts and coats tho. Plus I think the peacoat is smart enough to be able to wear to work.

I understand. However it might be worth your while doing regular ePray searces for Filson, Woolrich and other such manufacturers. Watch a few and put in a bid for your budget, less shipping and tax -- you might get it and if not no harm done. Food for thought: http://tinyurl.com/2wrl9km

 

[treadlightly]

Are the 70/30% mixes any good? Whats the 30% ? Won't that affect the insulation when its wet?

Normally the mix would be with nylon. That kind of ratio works well - the fabric retains all the properties of wool and is a little more hard wearing.

 

[kaithy]

A high fashion pea coat would definitely make it big in the market if you could get a fashion show diva wear it on a red carpet night.
Modeling

 

[johnnytheboy]

I looked for Peacoats in Chicago, and there was every type of designer making them, they had hundreds going upto about $500 when i couldnt get one to suit me thats when i gave up the search!!!

 

[Corto]

I'm a big fan of peacoats, and over the last 13 or 14 years I've owned two Schott 740's (link removed) which is a 75% wool/25% Nylon blend (Melton). It's very durable and rugged, completely cuts the wind and is absolutely worth the price. The collar design also makes it unnecessary to wear a scarf. I wore mine through several hard winters and never had an issue with in clement weather affecting the insulation. I don't know if shipping to the UK would make the cost prohibitive for most of the readers on this board, but the 740 is excellent for winter wear.