A special kind of wool clothing called Loden originated in the high Alpine region of Tirol, Austria. Centuries ago the wool fabric was only worn by the peasantry, but in the 19th century the Habsburg Archduke Johann, a champion of the common folk, popularized the style with the nobility, including his nephew Emperor Franz Josef.
Loden wool becomes Loden through a wet finishing process using heat, tension and soap making it highly durable, water resistant and warm: perfect for cold wet winters. Our authentic Austrian Loden is milled by traditional Alpine mill dating back over 400 years. Best of all, it is made from pure renewable wool fibers.
This coat runs large so if between sizes, order the smaller size.
Sizes are US sizes. Order your regular men's blazer or men's suit jacket size.
This jacket comes in 3 lengths designated by the letter R,S or L after the chest size.
R = regular length, typically fine for men between 5'8" - 6'2"
L = long, has an extra ~1.5" in the sleeve for very tall or lanky figures
S = short, sleeves are ~1.5" shorter for shorter or stockier figures