The Smart Raincoat
Navy
349 €
In stock
279 €
Preorder
- 100% organic cotton Ventile®
- Water-repellent
- Breathable wind-breaker
Navy
Here are the problems you told us about with your raincoats
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The coat wasn't properly water-repellent
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The fabric wasn’t good enough
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The cut was poor
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The finishing details were substandard
Smart tech meets elegance
The secret? Ventile®.
It’s a thread that joins the British Royal Air Force, North Pole explorers, and Mt Everest climbers across the ages. We’ve already dished out a few such stories in our Friday article, so we’ll switch our attention to our Raincoat’s unique fabric. Ventile. A 100% organic cotton, spun in Turkey, woven in Italy, and finished in Germany, offering you the best in natural water repellency.
Vade Retro, damn water
Ventile® is a proper innovator when it comes to tech gear. It's a 100% cotton fabric that swells on contact with water, making it tighter than a club bouncer. During World War II, it saved the lives of many a pilot by affording them a few extra minutes in the freezing sea. Today, this 200g/m² cotton protects you from… the rain, without recourse to any chemicals.
Raincoat for all seasons
There are two sides to staying dry, though. The first being from rain itself, and the second from your own treacherous body once the clouds clear and the sun pops out. Luckily, Ventile® is not just waterproof but also doesn’t turn into a walking sauna come spring and summer.
A real top layer
A key trait of a good coat is whether it can comfortably sit over additional layers of clothing. We've designed ours with this in mind. A straight and slightly tailored cut where it matters, that can accommodate a chunky jumper without sacrificing the sleek silhouette.
Looking for Eric’s collar
Think of 'The King' ambling through the streets of Manchester, pondering about sardines with this fine collar turned up against the seagulls. Or reserve any collar-turning for the worst of the elements thanks to a removable flap under the collar for when it really pours. It's up to you.
A safe pair of pockets
We’ve flanked the coat with durable pockets, perfect for everyday use. This Smart Raincoat features two large outer pockets, handy for storing your smartphone, pen, pipe, or just your hands. Add to that the inside pocket that closes with a button to protect what matters most, and you have a truly functional raincoat.
On the cuff
The devil truly is in the details of this Smart Raincoat. The adjustable cuffs feature two buttons that let you customise the fit around the sleeves —perfect for slipping on winter gloves with ease. Quality shows in the corded stitching, while a back vent ensures comfort whether you're walking or cycling.
Elegance has a name
And it's Smart Raincoat. A reassuringly stiff, quality feel. A discreet buttonhole, a standout collar complete with button placket for complete protection from the wind. A shoulder cut for added comfort and a clean, crisp drape that falls mid-thigh. And all in Ventile®. What more can we say? Except that we all need a bit of technical sophistication in our wardrobes.
All production steps for your Smart Raincoat
What goes into making your Smart Raincoat? The materials have travelled a total of 22,379 km (13,905 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the fibre
USA
Spinning
HATFIL TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI ANONIM SIRKETI Turkey
Weaving
TESSITURA VIGNETTA SRL Italien
Dyeing
J.G. Knopf's Sohn GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Garment make
PELINTEX BULGARIA Ltd. Bulgaria
Transport
Boat and road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to give you as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Smart Raincoat we produce expressed in simple terms. There’s no point hiding from it:
15.2 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 139,5 km by car.
20 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of 335,3 h of heating (in avg. flat).
190.62 MJ
energy depletion
Soit 64 h de chauffage en appartement.
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost automatically calculated at checkout. These vary depending on where you are and how you want to be delivered - full info here.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.