WABASH CHORE COAT Whistles the British Army began issuing

the British Army began issuing insulated Jerkins to troops to allow warmth without sacrificing mobility

with major catalog retailers carrying their own versions by the early 1940s and broadening access across the working population

highlighting the fabric's original purpose as a utility fabric rather than one used for its aesthetic qualities

M-65 / WOODLAND PATTERN complete the set-up with the M-65 FIELD JACKET / WOODLAND PATTERN and feature the same revolutionary layering system as the jacket

WABASH CHORE COAT Whistles the British Army began issuingThe WABASH CHORE COAT was a popular work garment worn by Steam Locomotive crews in the early 20th Century. Its light weight and relative breathability meant it could be used to cover undergarments in hot conditions, such as those found while driving & firing a Steam Train without overheating. In the early 1900s, calico fabric surged in popularity, specifically they were targeted towards railroad workers and labourers. Coinciding with this, 'discharge