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The name of this classic English coat comes from the fabric used to make it. Covert is a twill fabric which is woven with two threads in 2 shades of the same colour, thus giving the fabric its mottled look. As a result of the tight weave, the fabric is hard-wearing yet flexible. Covert coats were originally made for people living in the country. The characteristic reinforced stitching on the lower seam and on the sleeves still remind us today that the coat is also worn when horse riding, as the lower seam should not be below the knee. Apart from the normal three outer pockets, the Covert coat always has a ticket pocket, two inner breast pockets and a large inner thigh pocket which was originally used to carry provisions. The single row of buttons is always concealed, the velvet collar is in a darker shade of the coat colour and there is a centre back vent. Whereas the traditional colour of the Covert coat is a light brown, dark grey has also become well established and appears a little more conservative. According to Bernhard Roetzel, author of a book on the well-dressed man, the Covert coat is one of the 10 basic clothing items which should belong in a man’s wardrobe.
The great thing about this coat is that it looks just as good when worn with a suit as it does when worn casually. Our Covert coat has been tailored by John Magee from Donegal using Scottish fabric (pure new wool) from Teviotex, lining 100% viscose.