The Smart Raincoat
Sand
349 €
In stock
- Organic Ventile fabric
- Rain and wind resistant
- Light and breathable
Sand
Here are the problems you told us about with your raincoats
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The fabric wasn't properly water-repellent
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The fabric wasn’t good quality
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The cut was poor
4
The finishing details were substandard
Smart tech
The secret? Ventile.
It’s a thread that joins British Royal Airforce, 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 water-repellent fabric. Ventile.
Vade Retro, damn water
Ventile is a proper innovator when it comes to tech gear. It's a 100% cotton fabric that swells in 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. Now it's used to save you from… the rain.
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 breathable. Ours weighs in at 240g/m2, making it light enough to comfortably handle mild swings in temperature without breaking sweat. Useful in for both spring and summer. Unfortunately.
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. The fit is well tailored, but it doesn’t baulk at the first sign of a chunky jumper~~, shirt, or t-shirt without having to hold your breath.~~
Looking for Eric’s collar
Think of 'The King' ambling through the streets of Manchester thinking of sardines with this fine 9-cm collar turned up against the seagulls. Or reserve any collar-turning for the worst of the elements. It’s up to you.
Classier pockets
One of the big changes on our latest version is that we switched flapped pockets for slanted welted ones. Much more conducive to a smoother smartphone action or simply to keep your mitts out of trouble. As well as being more functional, they also just look good this way.
On the cuff
We've completely redesigned the strap on the cuff. You can say goodbye to our old arrow-cut version for this sleeker, more minimalist rectangular strap. It ties in better with what you asked for and our general look.
Elegance has a name
And it's Smart Raincoat. A reassuringly stiff, quality feel. A discreet buttonhole, 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 12,133 km (7,539 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the organic cotton
India
Spinning
India
Weaving
Bez Tekstil San Ve Tic LTD STI Turkey
Dyeing
AG Cilander Switzerland
Social certifications : ISO 14001
Garment make
Mirvana 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:
23.5 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 242.6 km (150.7 miles) by car.
1,1 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of 105 h of heating (in avg. flat).
310.9 MJ
energy depletion
Soit 105 h de chauffage en appartement.
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost being automatically calculated at checkout. For all deliveries to the UK, within the European Union, 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 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.