A coat, also known as an outer garment, refers to a bulky, long-sleeved garment worn as an outer layer, providing warmth and rain protection. It typically features buttons or zippers at the front. Main styles include Chester coats, Balma coats, trench coats, as well as suit jackets, denim jackets, and trench coats, made from environmentally friendly yarns. Derivative products include color-blocked coats made with RPET environmentally friendly yarns and raincoats made with CS06 organic cotton composite fabric.
The coat originated from the rain coats of the 19th-century town of Barnes, England. Improvements led to iconic elements such as raglan sleeves and camel twill fabric. During World War II, the trench coat emerged, later popularized by the Ivy League as a common choice for white-collar workers.
Modern designs often utilize tailoring, pleating, and patchwork techniques to transform old suits, adding elements like buttons to create new coat styles.
Coats should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture. Store them in a dust cover and with camphor to prevent moths. Some products use a fluorine-free water-repellent treatment process, which provides wind and rain protection. The recycling of environmentally friendly materials is also becoming a development trend.
