The Winter Parka
Military Green
389 €
In stock
- Available in 2 versions : 100% pure wool or 100% organic cotton
- Water-repellent fabric and high double-ended collar
- Four external pockets and one zipped inside pocket
Military Green
Winter Won’t Know What Hit It
A serious slice of winter-ready outerwear
Where Your Other Parkas Didn’t Pass the Test
1
They let the rain in
2
They weren’t warm enough
3
The shape wasn’t right
4
The finishing touches weren’t up to scratch
Outerwear Alchemy
PARKA PERFECTION
Combing through your 6736 replies to the questionnaire, it seemed like many parkas out there weren’t up to scratch. The Winter Parka was specifically made with frosty days in mind. Combining classic details with a modern shape, it’s a hard-wearing cold-weather parka that keeps you warm, whilst still… you know… looking cool.
WONDROUS WOOL
We made two versions of the Winter Parka. The first is made using a reassuringly hefty 2 kg of premium wool, densely woven in Italy. As well as being toastier than a loaf of Warburton's, this wool has a fulsome, luxuriant feel to it. Pair it with some cords for that classic Parisian Beatnik lecturer vibe, minus the teeth chattering.
MOLE IN ONE
Or how about some 100% organic cotton moleskin? Reversed so the super-soft side is on the inner, this is a modern take on a classic country fabric also popular with workwear for its durability — with an eco-friendly water-resistant coating to keep the rain where it belongs: outside.
THE INSIDE LINE
To up the comfort stakes even more, both jackets are fully lined. The wool version has a cotton lining with super-slick viscose sleeves, whilst the moleskin one features a military-style quilted liner made from ripstop fabric and wadded with recycled polyester. You’ll also be happy to know it can easily be removed so you can wear your Winter Parka even when the frost thaws.
ROOM TO BREATHE
We’ve updated the shape of our Winter Parka so it fits better than ever. That means a straight cut that falls nicely mid-thigh: a sharp shape with enough room for a jumper or a fleece underneath and practical for when you need to hop on your bike.
SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED STUFF-HOLDERS
Seeing as no parka is complete without its pockets, we added two upper hand-warmer pockets along with some reassuringly big lower press-stud pockets and a nifty inside pocket too. We won’t patronise you by listing what you could put in ‘em.
THE FINER DETAILS
Backing up that hearty fabric you’ll find corozo buttons, a chunky YKK zip and a big hood to keep your bonce out of the elements. In fact, we’ve updated the hood so it’s better than ever—with a simplified design that fits well without need for any overcomplicated adjustment shenanigans.
EASY TO CLEAN
Treat it right and the Winter Parka will be around for many years to come. We’d recommend taking the wool version to the dry cleaners before it goes into summer hibernation, whilst the cotton one can be machine washed (once the lining’s removed) at 30°C, no spin, before hanging it out to dry. Simple as that.
A WINTER WINNER
Combining an elegant shape with some particularly swanky and sustainably sourced fabrics, the Winter Parka’s likely to be your first choice from autumn to spring. You might well find it hard to part, once the trees come into leaf and it’s time for your parka to rest up.
Traceability
What goes into making your Winter Parka? The materials have travelled a total of 33,217 km (20,640 miles) from field to doormat.
Raw material
Farming cooperatives Turkey
Harvesting and washing
Farming cooperatives Argentina
Spinning
Matesa Tekstil San. Tic. A.. ; Filatura di Spicciano (wool) Turkey ; Italy
Social certifications : BCI
Weaving
TMG Group Portugal
Environmental certifications : OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Dyeing and finish
MGC Acabamentos Têxteis S.A ; Intespra (wool) Portugal ; Italy
Social certifications : Standard 1000 Oeko Tex, STEP Oeko Tex
Garment make
Mirvana Bulgaria
Social certifications : BSCI
Transport
Road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to always give you as much information as possible on the clothes we make so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Winter Parka we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
38,49 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 396.8 km (246.5 miles) by car.
23 L
water consumption
The equivalent of growing 384 kg of apples.
328 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 110.9 h of heating (in avg. flat).
NO SWEAT
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, the cost of which is automatically calculated at checkout. For all deliveries to the UK, European Union countries, Switzerland and Norway we charge a flat fee of 9€.For other European countries we charge 15€, please check our FAQ for the full list of countries included. All other countries are charged at 25€.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size, fear not, we accept returns and exchanges. For orders in Europe these are free, and for countries, in the rest of the world we ask you to pay the return and we will take care of the cost of sending out an exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we work hard on our products, but we won’t take it personally if, for whatever reason, you change your mind about the item you’ve preordered. We’re all friends here, you can be honest with us. So long as the item is in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, you can send it back to us for a full refund. No worries.