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WiseChoices t1_iz6x7rt wrote
Wonderful! So durable.
Does it have extra pockets?
Does it have a pleat in the back?
Jedi_Lucky t1_iz6xkpx wrote
Plus you look like the Doctor
regaphysics t1_iz6xxky wrote
How is that waterproof? I find that hard to believe.
OddTry2427 t1_iz6ydtl wrote
We lost our trench coat privileges here in America.
C_A_N_G t1_iz6yjv1 wrote
Looks like wool to me
zoefkris OP t1_iz6zrxj wrote
It's very tightly compacted wool that's been cooked or something, I'm not exactly sure I'll ask a coworker of mine who knows more about this tomorrow! Might also be called velt, not entirely sure
zoefkris OP t1_iz6ztzk wrote
Huh? What do you mean?
zoefkris OP t1_iz6zv41 wrote
I'll let you know Tomorrow!
zoefkris OP t1_iz6zz7y wrote
I'll try to upload some more pictures for you tomorrow! Headed off to sleep for now :)
regaphysics t1_iz702wg wrote
I’d call that water resistant, but that’s just me. Wool will still wet out after a while regardless of how compacted it is.
In any event I’d like to see how long it lasts in the rain! I bet it will manage for a while.
OddTry2427 t1_iz707a9 wrote
We've had our share of school shooters use them to hide weapons, they are frowned upon unless you're a white chick with a pumpkin spice latte in hand.
I was just tossing a little goof out there. Glad you've got a great jacket! Nothing better than finding undeniably great product.
zoefkris OP t1_iz70c8b wrote
My apologies, English isn't my native language, but it does keep the water out! I've worn it for hours on end in a typical Dutch rain storm and it held up great!
regaphysics t1_iz70jad wrote
Awesome, enjoy!
KerseyGrrl t1_iz71md2 wrote
Wool is naturally water resistant. It's an amazing material.
regaphysics t1_iz733dy wrote
Yes, resistant. Not proof.
dude-O-rama t1_iz73c1l wrote
Oooooh, does it have waffle pockets?
Bakom_spegeln t1_iz74yjq wrote
Very much a “paper, please” look.
Bakom_spegeln t1_iz75g5s wrote
Isn’t that just matrix trench coats?
Like latex or “very-shiny-material-that’s-not leather-but-are-made-to-trick-you-in-to-think-it-is-leather” -trench coats?
Optimal-Nose1092 t1_iz77rwi wrote
Nice
OddTry2427 t1_iz78uvv wrote
Usually just black in general but I love that description hahah.
Attention_Bear_Fuckr t1_iz7d9ry wrote
You gonna go swimming with it?
DrunkenHops t1_iz7fh86 wrote
I’m sure people here would be wearing them if they were as accessible to us as they are for Europeans. We have barely any good reproduction or surplus French coats in America, I’ve looked.
duxdude418 t1_iz7k2g8 wrote
> Isn’t that just matrix trench coats?
Contrary to what many think they remember, Neo’s trench coat in the first film isn’t made of leather. It appears to be some matte tactical/performance material. Maybe even just cotton.
In fact, none of the outwear he wears in the original trilogy is leather. I don’t blame you for thinking that, though. Many of the other characters did have leather or leather-like coats.
_Mechaloth_ t1_iz7mpwo wrote
In either case, Trinity’s pants were definitely painted on.
Kendro_Boudrizmo t1_iz7prxf wrote
Thank goodness
FUCKMISSOURI t1_iz7quye wrote
Long as you're not sitting silently in the back of a high-school classroom, nobody cares if you're wearing a coat. Especially in the winter
chrstphrbmlr t1_iz809j2 wrote
Good on you! That is a coat that will look good no matter what the fashion trends are.
chrstphrbmlr t1_iz812ex wrote
Just mentioning for the good of the order™️, that the coat that a stereotypical school shooter wears is a duster, not a trench coat.
Ganrokh t1_iz86u8d wrote
That's quite the belt setup Neo has there.
chokehodl t1_iz8bv2g wrote
Yes pretty much. When I was a kid I loved the Matrix and me and my friends would all dress up im trench coats and play with Nerf guns or water guns. One of my neighbors called the cops on us because they thought we looked like the Columbine shooters.
hotgreenpeas t1_iz8dc8f wrote
Pleather
MEMESaddiction t1_iz8edmk wrote
zoefkris OP t1_iz8ptv7 wrote
Bought it on marktplaats! It's a Dutch website
Ferdydurkeeee t1_iz8th8w wrote
Have a similar one from the 40s. It's great and also works as a wonderful blanket for camping or just crashing on a friend's couch
WhosThatDogMrPB t1_iz8x6u2 wrote
All you need is a hat and you could start a detective career.
zoefkris OP t1_iz8y7gi wrote
I've been looking at buying a felt scouts hat lately, I'll definitely search a bit harder now!
zoefkris OP t1_iz8y95m wrote
I'd love them putting in all the effort only to find out exactly nothing lol
MichaelW24 t1_iz90361 wrote
That's what I was thinking, buncha stacked minions in a trench coat lookin ass.
strawberry_l t1_iz92erz wrote
This is so hilarious
shaitanthegreat t1_iz93rnj wrote
Excess material would hamper her performance and we must be grateful that never happened.
steve329 t1_iz9dssa wrote
I remember back to a simpler time when trench coats were for flashers
goddamn2fa t1_iz9igdk wrote
I used to own one very similar. Great for the winter.
Does the collar pop up and button in the front to protect your neck and face?
zoefkris OP t1_iz9kcpo wrote
It appears it can, I'll have a look once I'm home!
zoefkris OP t1_iz9kfqr wrote
Yeah I like it to be this long, if I wear some high boots I'll be fully weather resistant!
soymrdannal t1_iz9kikv wrote
Came to say this.
Gnomaner t1_iz9kmf0 wrote
Doctor...who?
Apex-GER t1_iz9kx9a wrote
Completely understandable 👍
soymrdannal t1_iz9l7de wrote
Had an ex who had an old Soviet one, and did much the same thing. Ridiculously warm, and possibly the best “blanket” I ever used.
VincenzoRigatoni t1_iz9lta2 wrote
You lowkey look like a N*zi, but I mean. You are wearing a mid century German coat..
yuordreams t1_iz9p1rk wrote
Love this style on most men! Very handsome.
eplefjes t1_iz9qvz6 wrote
Do you think Belgium is a place in Germany?
VincenzoRigatoni t1_iz9qyye wrote
Uhh ngl I had just woke up, and ya. I did
Lysergate t1_iz9r1ry wrote
Na the duster makes you look bad ass! U jabrone
bennovonarchimboldi6 t1_iz9s1pc wrote
Like in The Little Rascals! Amazing scene...
nuriel8833 t1_iz9s3df wrote
Looks great, wish I was tall enough to wear this kind of coats :( What is the composition?
Sunflower_Bison t1_iz9tjrn wrote
It fits you perfectly!
SidewinderVR t1_iz9vywi wrote
No that's Vincent Adultman and he's on his way to do a business.
Trueslyforaniceguy t1_iza0nb9 wrote
Thought it was one of those whiteface mannequins
Mountain_Man_88 t1_iza397q wrote
True dusters are pretty rare actually. A duster is a lightweight coat intended to be worn over clothing in dusty area to keep your clothes clean. Many coats advertised as dusters today would be either "slickers" or rain coats which are waterproof, or trenchcoats and great coats, which are designed to be warm. Dusters are neither waterproof nor warm.
zoefkris OP t1_iza5otd wrote
I'm only 191cm tall (6'3") so shouldn't be too difficult to fine one :)
zoefkris OP t1_iza5vxo wrote
It's not German? It's Belgian, as far as the model, it's the same model that the British wore during the war
VincenzoRigatoni t1_iza6k2h wrote
Way to read my other comment 😎
zoefkris OP t1_iza6sdy wrote
I saw the other comment right after I sent this one lol
flairfordramtics_ t1_iza8oeb wrote
The Columbine people started the stigma of trench coats especially black ones
zoefkris OP t1_iza9qp1 wrote
Gonna be honest with you here, I have no clue who the columbine people are
cleeder t1_izaa5xi wrote
so_much_effort t1_izaao7y wrote
It was the first really big school shooting in America, back in the late 90s.
StrategyBest1500 t1_izaasqu wrote
Great for selling watches
zoefkris OP t1_izabek2 wrote
Or pencils 😇
unfitfuzzball t1_izabxdj wrote
Are you a Wes Anderson character?
zoefkris OP t1_izadrmu wrote
I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you and say I don't know what that is
StrategyBest1500 t1_izafq7z wrote
Hahah just jokes, it fits you well, wear it in good health!
veryabnormal t1_izahxmn wrote
My dad has one. It’s about 1cm of rubber under the canvas. It is very very heavy.
CthuluTheGrand t1_izannsu wrote
Saw plenty of them in new york, on dudes.
CthuluTheGrand t1_izanus7 wrote
And showing off you pickle
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LiveLearnCoach t1_izar2ot wrote
I would add a belt to it, to break the vertical line as well as add some shape to it. I will probably add loops to the cuffs for warmth and looking fancy.
That said, great catch, OP.
enemabagjonez t1_izassr7 wrote
Belgium had an army?
VincenzoRigatoni t1_izauldr wrote
It me, American :(
VincenzoRigatoni t1_izaupf1 wrote
I mean cmon tho. Belgium, Germany totally sounds like a real place doesn’t it
zoefkris OP t1_izauzmy wrote
Yeah?
Quick edit: it still does??
99available t1_izavwnb wrote
I had a shorter Belgian AF (blue) coat like that. Never lived anywhere where it got cold enough to wear. It weighed a ton.
CthuluTheGrand t1_izax2jl wrote
Pretty sure they even speak french and dutch in Belgium, so not a whole lot in common :p
zoefkris OP t1_izax96g wrote
Here is a photo of the back of the coat! https://imgur.io/OWB06g5?r No, it doesn't have extra pockets, just the two on the front.
zoefkris OP t1_izaxfdu wrote
Sadly no official waffle pockets, does have 2 regular large enough for waffle pockets though!
zoefkris OP t1_izaxk4x wrote
I can button up the main flaps, on the collar there's a piece of cloth and a button on both sides but my neck is too short to allow it to make a proper fit
VincenzoRigatoni t1_izaxph4 wrote
They should pick 1 language, or idk speak Belgian
zoefkris OP t1_izaxwt5 wrote
It's apparently felt, boiled in a specific way to keep water out, it's heavy and you should make sure to wear something under it because it's like a tiny cactus, prickly.
WiseChoices t1_izayo4i wrote
TY
Very nice! Lots of room for adjusting and venting for how warm or cold it is. Functional epaulets are handy, too.
We found a vintage US Navy coat for a Grandchild. The quality of these fabrics is remarkable.
Hers doesn't have that great detailing in the back, just one flat vent for walking.
She said that it is remarkably waterproof.
You found a good thing 👌
Edit: Thanks again for getting back to me.
zoefkris OP t1_izayx1k wrote
I know it's nice, if you're ever looking for some more I've found that uniforms from the 1980's fit very well with these coats as long as they're solid colour and not camouflaged, let me see if I can find a picture demonstrating that
zoefkris OP t1_izazsje wrote
Here you go, combined with this 1981 Dutch military uniform it looks awesome, sadly I don't have any photos of the two combined, I'll try to make one tomorrow after the uniform gets out of the washing machine
Strikew3st t1_izb83eu wrote
Waterproof, not bulletproof, ain't no centimeter of rubber in a jacket.
luesAyer t1_izb8anj wrote
It would be a boiled wool, google says its called frieze in english but im not sure, we call it vadmal in swedish. Its a heavy wool weave that has been boiled to be very sturdy and water resistant
Strikew3st t1_izb8rin wrote
Well, they called themselves the Trench Coat Mafia, that doesn't help.
MiraKrrrtek t1_izb9khf wrote
You can prolly look for some military surplus e-shop in your country, in Czechia there's a dozen of local shops where you can get some old trench coats
ActingGrandNagus t1_izba6yp wrote
Looks precisely nothing like a Nazi coat.
dude-O-rama t1_izbay8c wrote
I guess that's ok too...
VincenzoRigatoni t1_izbjjdu wrote
worldchamp80 t1_izi2kli wrote
It might be this: (no English wiki page though) https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loden
zoefkris OP t1_izua96h wrote
I get it and I'll admit they're not the lightest coats but I personally like the weight, it adds character and a feeling of quality
Orc_ t1_izuawnp wrote
Mine is not 1955 belgian but 1940's american army and yeah the weight and style also makes you feel like gigachad
_twelvebytwelve_ t1_j11ssmp wrote
Felted wool is darn near waterproof. It's a treatment done to 'brush' wool so the fibres kind of interlock and create a mat across the entire surface.
AndPlus t1_iz6wkex wrote
Waterproof? What type of material?