Private White VC
The Flight Jacket
£595
Inspired by the G-1 flight jackets of the Second World War, the Flight Jacket has been expertly handcrafted using the finest UK woven doeskin* wool.
*Doeskin is a medium-weight wool fabric with a short nap and tight weave. It is softer than the more commonly used Melton, but it is still very hardwearing due to its compact weave and construction
- Water resistant 100% merino wool outer cloth (woven from our local friends at Mallalieus of Delph)
- Tubular quilted wool wadding for optimal insulation
- Real shearling collar
- Two-way copper zip centre front fastening
- Ribbed cuff and hem
- Military grade copper hardware from RIRI of Switzerland
- Action back sleeve for ease of movement and comfort
- Reinforced elbow patches
- Two internal zip-secure oversized tablet pockets
- Two external stud secure patch pockets with side entry
- Etched copper rivets on the back neck and hanger loop
- Made in Private White's own factory in Manchester
FIT
Model is 6’2” (188 cm) and weighs 80 kg. He has a 40” chest and a 27.5” sleeve (from shoulder to cuff). He has a 34.5” waist and his outside leg is 41” (taken from his natural waist to the trouser hem). He wears a Private White V.C. size 4 (Medium) in our outerwear, coats, jackets and tops and in all our legwear he wears a size 34”.This garment is a regular fit and we recommend you take your usual size.
FABRIC & AFTERCARE
- Outer fabric: 100% doeskin wool. (585 gsm - grams per square metre)
- Body Lining: 100% Cotton (129gms)
- Sleeve Lining: 100% Viscose
- 100% wool wadding (so warm and breathable)
- Real shearling collar
- Dry clean only