Ventile is a fabric which is created by weaving ultra-fine cotton at very high densities, resulting in a material that exhibits amazing water-repelling properties. When exposed to water, the fibers expand, thereby closing any gaps between them and becoming rather impervious to water. This is why ventile was used back in WWII for pilot’s immersion suits, and indeed it saved many pilots’ lives as the material enabled them to survive long periods in the sea until rescue was possible. The Harrington jacket is a prototype for today’s jumpers, and is known as a “swing top” in Japan. It was of course popular in the Ivy look in the US in the 50s, but it was also popular among the Mods and Skinheads in 1960s UK. The Baracuta G4 was born as a driving jacket, while the G9 is a golf jacket. The buttons on the pocket flaps use snap fasteners, and the lining is traditional British royal tartan check (Royal Stewart in navy, Dress Gordon in beige), giving it a prestigious finish. The silhouette is slightly roomy with an emphasis on functionality.
