laksen Merlin Waterproof Shooting Coat

Stylish and functional shooting coat in organic Ventile with maximum freedom of movement. Features: Quilted polyester lining waterproof, windproof and breathable CTX membrane and CTX Waterstop system. detachable and adjustable hood Trimmed with soft faux lambsfur in neck two inner ...Stylish and functional shooting coat in organic Ventile with maximum freedom of movement.

Features: Quilted polyester lining waterproof, windproof and breathable CTX membrane and CTX Waterstop system. detachable and adjustable hood Trimmed with soft faux lambsfur in neck two inner pockets two zipped fleece lined hand-warmer pockets two large and waterproof cartridge pockets Waterstop barrier at hem. Available in Olive and Bronze About Ventile Ventile was created to save the lives of Air Force personnel flying over the Atlantic in wartime England.

Pilots needed a garment that was cool and comfortable in the cockpit, but warm and impenetrable if it came into contact with water. With nothing that offered this functionality on the market, a team of dedicated scientists pioneered a radical solution at the Shirley Institute in Manchester and, after several months of testing, Ventile was born. Ventile extended life expectancy in the sea tenfold, which made rescue a real possibility.

80% of pilots who fell into the sea would now survive. The fabric went into mass production in 1943 and was worn by RAF pilots around the world. The unique weatherproof qualities of the fabric ensured that it was also widely championed by outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

Ventile was used in the first summit of Everest in 1953 and by Sir Ranulph Fiennes when he crossed the Arctic from 1979 – 1982.