Monty Arctic Duffle Coat

Product Description

The word Duffle originally referred to a Heavy Woollen Cloth closely woven for warmth & manufactured in the Belgian Town of Duffel. However over the years it has come to signify a hooded coat with distinctive toggle fastenings which was adopted by the British Navy & used by officers & men of the watch to protect against the biting Atlantic & North Sea winds. The toggles could be unfastened whilst wearing thick gloves, & hoods were carefully designed to fit over peaked Naval caps.   Gloverall still maintains this Naval link through the Iconic ‘ Monty’ & its application to the service highlighted by its namesake Field Viscount Montgomery & is worn by Jack Hawkins in the film ‘ The Cruel Sea’. The design of the latter is a replica of the original retaining its characteristic rope & wood toggling, webbing stays & two piece hood.   This arctic version is the one you need if you really want to keep out the elements! Produced in the classic beige colour way, the Monty Arctic comes with the original features though also contains a fully removable fleece lining which can also be worn as a jacket in its own right.  The hood also features a faux fur trim which again can be fully removed if required.   MADE IN ENGLAND Long Sleeved