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zoefkris OP t1_iz6zrxj wrote

Reply to comment by regaphysics in Not the best picture but I hope you all enjoy my 1955 Belgian army trench coat, it's warm, waterproof and really durable. bought it for only €20 too! by zoefkris

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

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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.

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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!

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