Mil-Tec US Navy Wool Peacoat

The US Navy Peacoat & Its History The US Navy Peacoat is a classic piece of military wear. It's made waves (pun intended) in civilian circles too thanks to its incredible aesthetics, cozy warmth and fantastic utility. Wool coats like these have been used at sea for centuries. Invented by Dutch sailors and named "pije" coats for the type of wool used to produce them, the British Royal Navy took inspiration from Holland. This resulted in the English word "peacoat," an Anglicization of the Dutch. Both US and British sailors have worn peacoats since the 19th century.  Mil-Tec Peacoats These peacoats are made in China by Mil-Tec, as originals have become beyond scarce and can fetch $300 or more on auction sites like eBay. These coats are made of 50% wool and 50% viscose, a synthetic material that mimics silk in its properties. This provides a softer feeling to the wool outer fabric and decreases skin irritation around the collar. These reproductions are created with the WWII-era US Navy