Coats and Jackets.

The weaver's, not the chemist's art!
All-weather cotton fabric.
The market for rain wear has been a gold mine for the chemical industry ever since the invention of microfibre impregnators.
Whatever can be said on the subject of hi-tech cloth, the fact remains that it is a tactile affront to the man who likes his skin to be pampered. For him, there has existed a fabric on the specialized market for several decades now that is both wind- and water-proof and at the same time natural: EtaProof. Made from thick spun cotton, it was invented by a British firm, Talbot, and originally designed for RAF pilots’ overalls. It was the first ever wind- and water-tight material that at the same time maintained body heat and offered complete comfort. Sixty years on, many pilots are still wearing overalls made of this legendary cloth, which is today produced under the EtaProof label by the Swiss firm Stotz & Co., mainly for the special needs of the aeronautical industry.

EtaProof – a natural product with all the advantages of natural fibre.
EtaProof is a pure cotton fabric specially designed for the purpose it has to serve. Extra-long cotton fibres are gently spun to form a particularly firm thread, which is then doubled and woven in such a way as to produce a fine, yet at the same time dense weave, using up to 30% more thread than in conventional cloth. The end result is cloth weighing 165g/sq.m that absorbs not more then 10% of its own weight of outside moisture. If the material begins to get damp, the cotton yarn swell in the same way as umbrella silk and closes up the tiny hollow spaces between the threads, preventing any drops of water from penetrating. It is also excellent for not letting wind in, but for letting perspira-tion out, thus maintaining optimal body temperature. The way it is made gives the cloth a high outer surface tension that allows rain simply to run off. Whether wet or dry, EtaProof keeps in the body heat of the wearer while at the same time 'breathing' better than other fabrics.

For ladies and gentlemen:
coat and anorak.
There is no other natural fabric that offers so much protection, yet breathes so well, as EtaProof. It is also light, soft and extremely comfortable to wear. From this outstanding fabric, we have had Schneiders, our tailors in Salzburg, make a weather-proof coat for our collection. We've also had a hip-length anorak made for us by a specialist firm in the Harz Mountains, Friedrichs Wetterschutz. Both are in ladies' and gentlemen's models.

Weather-proof Etaproof raglan coat: for ladies and gentlemen.

A genuine, particularly useful raglan raincoat with fly-front and back vent. Shoulders and chest have been given an extra protective layer of fabric and will stand up to heavy rain. Flaps on collar and sleeves for tighter fastening. The sleeves are lined with viscose-croisé. Specifications apply to both ladies' and gentlemen's models. Two vertical side-pockets, inside breast pocket and underarm ventilation holes.

Care:

Follow instructions on tab. Dry cleaning and additional water-proofing possible.