Farlows Litchfield Loden Waterproof Field Coat

THE PERFORMANCE FABRIC

• Our Loden is the finest that comes out of Austria. Milled by Leichtfried, they are one of the oldest producers of Loden there is.
• Weighing 540g per running metre it’s a robust yet incredibly wearable tweed.
• Comprising of 80% Merino wool and 20% Alpaca to give a soft handle and brilliant drape
• This quality of Loden is produced with a brushed finish. This method raises and then brushes the fibres of the fabric once it is milled, which gives the fabric an incredibly hardwearing finish which also gives it excellent natural water repellency. This lovely fabric works hand in hand with our waterproof membrane to make a very technical fieldcoat
• Fabric sent to Northamptonshire, England, to our master coatmakers, with over 40 years’ experience. Marked, cut, sewn by hand.
• Rigorous quality control inspection by people not machines

• Military twill lining, for ease to slip on and off with layers underneath
• Heavy weave cotton drip strip at base of lining to prevent water seeping up from the base
• Longer length for maximum protection from the elements
• Half raglan/half set-in sleeve construction, with action back to give maximum movement capability whilst out in the field
• Classic Farlows pocket shape with squared corners and large bellows to help when loading with cartridges. Envelope flap and flap retainer
• Fleece lined hand warmer pockets
• One zippered and one buttoned internal breast pockets and one larger internal pocket for stowing cap or hearing protection
• Stand up collar, to help protect you from the elements, which can also be worn folded down
• Hard wearing double zip with storm flap to help protect from wet and windy weather
• Rubberised snaps used all over to help avoid damage/scratch marks on wooden gun stocks
• Double Vent at the rear, helps with movement when climbing fences/stiles or getting in and out of a Land Rover