To avoid missteps, check the following:
1
Generous flaps for a masculine design. No excess material on the shoulder.
2
Often straight, prefer it fitted.
3
Opt for a beautiful drape: a material that falls straight and highlights your silhouette.
4
The sleeves cover your wrists but not your hands.
5
For the length: it must reach above the knees (do not hesitate to shorten it).
Tip: remember to re-waterproof it once a year!
THE ORIGINS OF THE TRENCHCOAT
The invention of the trench coat is closely linked to the development of the gabardine. Invented in 1880 and patented in 1888 by Thomas Burberry, this new cotton weave became a benchmark for robustness. This twill weave benefits from a very tight cross weave, which is both breathable, windproof and relatively waterproof.
Seduced by the flexibility and resistance of his invention, the British army commissioned Thomas Burberry in 1914 to create coats for its officers during the First World War.
Its name will result from this: the trench coat (literally trench coat).
ANATOMY OF THE TRENCH COAT
Although today we call any type of raincoat resembling the original trench coat a trench, here are its characteristics:
STRAIGHT CUT
which offers freedom of movement.
CROSSED FRONT PANEL
double-breasted.
WAIST BELT WITH RINGS
which allowed you to slide sabers and grenades!
FLAPS ON THE BACK AND ON THE CHEST
an addition of fabric which allowed the shot of the rifle to be cushioned.
SHOULDER PADS
and tightening tabs at the bottom of the sleeves.
RAGLAN SLEEVES
that is to say without shoulder seam.
TURNED COLLAR... AND CHIN SUPPORT
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