Trench

HOW TO TIE A CLASSIC BURBERRY KNOT IN YOUR TRENCH – ORIGINAL VERSION PULL THE STRAP WITHOUT THE BUCKLE A BIT LONGER. Cross the buckles over each other. Start making a simple knot. Simple Knot is done. Loop the strap under. Get ready to loop it over. Lift it up and over. Pull the strap […]

Twill. Twill. When looking to sew a classic trench coat, you’ll want to look at twill fabrics. Most commonly, you’ll find that a lot of them are specifically cotton twill, which are tightly woven and sturdy, but still drape beautifully. What type of fabric is used for trench coats? Trench coat fabrics include waterproof heavy-duty […]

No matter what length trench coat you choose, you know it will be long enough to comfortably hide your blazer. Can you wear a trench coat over a blazer? Trench Coats The trench is the classic choice to wear over a suit. Though this look is more common, it does not remove any dapper-points. This […]

Is It Waterproof? As noted on the Burberry site, their heritage trench coats are not waterproof. However, they are made from water-repellent cotton gabardine, which has been woven in a way that prevents water from entering the fabric. That being said, they are designed to protect you against wind and rain. Are all Burberry trench […]

Storm Patch: In original trench coats, this flap served a double purpose, to wick away more rain and also to protect from the kickback of a rifle. Why do coats have a back flap? It serves a purpose, in that it keeps the coat from being pulled out of shape and getting wrinkled when it’s […]

How To Wear A Leather Trench Coat: With A Midi Skirt & Sneakers. If you want to create a foolproof everyday look, try combining sporty and polished pieces. Pair a sleek leather trench coat with simple sneakers, and add a workwear staple like a check pencil skirt for an unexpected winter outfit combination. Are leather […]

In addition, the viscose adds a bit of sheen to the fabric while the cotton helps maintain structure and rigidity. Meanwhile, the Coach trench coat is pretty matte in terms of texture. It is also much more wrinkle resistant, which is the main benefit of some polyester in your trench coat. How do you wash […]

Fabric 60″ wide 45″ wide Fabric requirements (34-46) 3⅞ yards 4⅝ yards Fabric requirements (48-52) 4 yards 5¾ yards How many yards of fabric do I need for a coat? For an average adult-sized, blazer style jacket, you’ll be looking at a minimum of 2 yards. If you want the jacket lined, even if you’re […]

Hang the hanger someplace where the coat can hang unimpeded, such as on a shower rod or a clothes line. Let the weight of the trench pull the wrinkles out overnight. Press with an iron. Set your iron to the polyester/nylon setting and iron the wrinkles from the microfiber trench coat. Can I steam Burberry […]

Trench and duster coats Use the delicate or handwash cycle, and avoid putting either piece in the dryer—especially if your coat is wool. You can also prolong the life of your coats by weatherproofing them ahead of time. How do you dry a trench coat? Outer Shell: Hang to air dry. Be sure to position […]

World War I brought the coat to prominence. Water-resistant, it featured epaulettes for rank insignia, D-rings to hold field gear, and a gun flap over the right front shoulder. During the conflict, the classic khaki trench was double-breasted, fell past the knee, and buckled at the waist and cuffs. What was the purpose of the […]

When it comes to investment purchases, most people automatically turn their attention to the best designer bags, but a Burberry trench coat, while it may not hold its value in the same way as the best Chanel bags, still has the potential to last you a lifetime. Is a Burberry trench a good investment? It’s […]

Find a tag on the inside of the coat. Along the bottom, there will be 2 smaller tags stacked on top of one another. One of these tags will state where the item is made, while the other will mention the garment’s size. The “Made in” label will be on top of the size label. […]

At least 10cm can be taken off the length of the coat without causing any issues. Private White VC offer a great service in their store for this, or it can be done by a local alterations tailor. The sleeves can also be shortened, but only by about 1.5cm. Can trench coat be tailored? Trench […]

The beverages provided from the army command were beer, rum, gin and whisky. Especially the ‘barbed wire whiskies’ were rolled out by the barrel. Whiskies like Old Orkney and 9th Hole and later Johnnie Walker were popular among the troops. Did they have alcohol in the trenches? ‘Father Pinard’ in the French trenches Generally, soliders […]

A few of these places are private or public sites with original or reconstructed trenches preserved as a museum or memorial. Nevertheless, there are still remains of trenches to be found in remote parts of the battlefields such as the woods of the Argonne, Verdun and the mountains of the Vosges. Are trenches still used […]

The majority of casualties on the Western Front were caused by artillery shells, explosions and shrapnel. How often did soldiers died in the trenches? It’s believed that as many as one in 10 of all fighting forces in the conflict were killed. It was also the first conflict in world history to have more deaths […]

The bulk of their diet in the trenches was bully beef (caned corned beef), bread and biscuits. By the winter of 1916 flour was in such short supply that bread was being made with dried ground turnips. The main food was now a pea-soup with a few lumps of horsemeat. What food did they eat […]

During WWI, trench foot was first treated with bed rest. Soldiers were also treated with foot washes made from lead and opium. As their conditions improved, massages and plant-based oils (such as olive oil) were applied. How did doctors treat trench foot? There are a few common ways that doctors treat trench foot: Warming the […]

Fabric 60″ wide 45″ wide Fabric requirements (34-46) 3⅞ yards 4⅝ yards Fabric requirements (48-52) 4 yards 5¾ yards How many yards of fabric do I need to make a coat? For an average adult-sized, blazer style jacket, you’ll be looking at a minimum of 2 yards. If you want the jacket lined, even if […]