The “P Coat (pea coat)” is a standard winter outerwear that combines functionality and design, originating from the military uniforms of the Royal Navy and the work clothes worn by fishermen in Bretagne, France. It boasts versatility that matches elegant and beautiful outfits without being too rugged, while having a tough face with a sense of weight. In this issue, we focus on the “P Coat” and pick up recommended items for adults!
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The P coat (pea coat) was born as a necessity for men at sea!
Since the end of the 19th century, the P-coat has been worn by the Royal Navy and fishermen as winter clothing on board ships. The “P” is derived from the Dutch term “pij jekker,” which means “coat made of wool. The word “Pea Jaket” was derived from it, leading to the current name “P coat. Incidentally, it is called ” Caba ” in German.
What is the definition of a classic P coat?
There are many types of P coats in existence today, ranging from classic types to variants, and the variety is even greater than that of the Chester coat. Understanding what makes a P coat a P coat will help you choose the one you like best from among the many P coats available.
There are five points that define a classic P-coat: ” material,” “front,” “collar,” “pockets,” and “buttons. Each of these details is a device that naval soldiers and fishermen used to endure under the harsh climatic conditions at sea, such as on ship bridges and decks.
Definition of P Coat (1) “Heavy, high-density wool material
The wool material used for the P Coat is “melton,” a high-density, heavy fabric. Once woven, the fabric is shrunk and felted to hide the weave, thereby preventing wind and other elements from penetrating the fabric and improving its thermal protection function. Nowadays, there are P coats made of cotton, but those made of ” melton ” can be said to be more classic P coats.
Definition of a P-coat (2) “Front placket designed to prevent wind from entering
Life on board a ship is always accompanied by strong winds. Therefore, wind protection was an important factor for P coats worn on board. Also, the design allows the front to be fastened on either the left or right upper front, making it possible to respond to the wind no matter where it blows from. When looking for a classic P-coat, it is possible to judge it by looking at the detail of the front placket.
Definition of P Coat (3) “Collar designed with sound-collecting effect in mind
P coats originated in European naval sailors, and remnants of sailor detailing exist. The sailor collar is designed to collect sound when it is difficult to hear voices on deck due to the wind, waves, and ship noise, and the P coat also has a large collar designed to collect sound. The shape of the collar is similar to that of the Ulster collar or the reefer collar, but the official name is not clear. It can be said that P coats, which can be worn with the large collar up, employ classic specifications.
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Definition of P Coat (4) “Highly functional muff pockets
Also called hand warmer pockets, these pockets are primarily intended to keep the hands warm. Cylindrical, furry hand-warmers are called muffs, and because of their similarity in shape, they are called muff pockets. The classic design is a vertical cutout to allow comfortable insertion and removal of hands. The shape is slightly different from the box pocket type, so please check carefully.
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Definition of P Coat (5): “Buttons with an anchor, a remnant of the Royal Navy.
Buttons decorated with the anchor symbol, which is a symbol of the Navy, is one of the features of the P Coat. This mark, known as a foul anchor, has been used on buttons for 400 years. It was originally known as the mark of Lord Hard Effingham, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy at the time of the English defeat of the invincible Spanish Armada at the Battle of the Armada in 1588. In the early days, wooden materials were used, but nowadays a variety of plastic and metal buttons are used. Some P coats put out by the brand have developed original designs that reference the anchor mark.
Next, we’ll show you the hottest outfits & items using P coats!
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