Mens Wool Pea Coat

Mens wool pea coat or pea coat is a type of heavy coat used by sailors. Originally the color was navy but nowadays it’s a dark shade of navy it almost looks black. The only time it is not of this color is when it is made for women, and then the colors like red, olive or loden is available. Most manufacturers use what is known as Melton 80 % wool. Other than that the only difference is in the thickness which can vary from one design to the next.

Whatever the size or thickness the mens wool pea coat have been designed to protect from the cold and humidity which is why it was and is a popular clothing item amongst sailors. They began to wear them as far back as 1723. The original mens wool pea coat however was not made from wool. It was a type of cloth known as p-cloth or Dutch cloth, p-cloth is an abbreviation for pilot cloth. That is how the name got stuck and over time it was written as pea coats. Although the mens wool pea coat came out that far back we would have to wait until over two hundred years later for it to become a popular clothing accessory. Or in other words after World War 2. A lot of the fashion at that time was inspired by the military and this type of clothing was popular with both genders.

By the late 1940’s, the mens wool pea coat had gone out of fashion but in the last decade or so there has been a resurgence of interest and they come in a wide array of styles and colors for both men and women and children. Nowadays pea coats come in various other materials such as khaki, denim. And even corduroy, but wool or wool blends continue to be the most popular fabric for the mens wool pea coat.

The color choices depend on how popular the pea coat is at that given time, in other words if it is in high demand then the choices will be more. But no matter what the popularity level is, black and navy remains to be most accepted color for the mens wool pea coat, because of their sheer versatility. Pea coats do not necessarily need to be worn in winter only; there are models that are made of thinner material that can be worn in spring or autumn. Either way the mens wool pea coat has proved their lasting power and are one of those few clothing that can be worn for both formal and informal occasions.