French Rainproof Trench Coat, Surplus

Functional, stylishly simple, and rainproof trench coats from the French armed forces. These are not clammy as rainwear too often is, as the water repellency is based on magic or something. Here's a practically new French-made coat for a rather affordable price!

The latest batch had mostly short sizes. Great news for those who usually have to have their off-the-rack clothes shortened to fit.

Button closure in the front and a protective collar that can be popped up. Ordinary front pockets, two hidden pockets on the inside. The fabric is very dense to protect from the wind and rain. The satin lining allows this coat to glide over your clothes when donning. The color is greenish-gray.

On the word "rainproof", it should not be taken to mean you can ride a motorcycle or walk your dog in the pouring rain for hour after hour. There are different jackets and coats for those activities. The fabric is, however, so incredibly repellent against water that it's practically a raincoat for moderate stints through showers of rain.

While this type of coat is stylish, wearing one can produce very suspicious connotations as well: if you're planning to sell contraband items or expose yourself, this is the coat your customers/victims expect you to wear. In case you're female, you can use this coat without wearing much (if anything at all) underneath for a surprise more likely to be pleasant.

Size info

The numbers represent the recommended chest size of the user. There's clearance for everyday clothes or a suit underneath. This is not a greatcoat made for the Siberian winter so don't pick a smaller size "because they are cut large anyway". These are not.

The letters represent the user's length so that M is regular, L is longer and C is shorter. Then there's the shortest XC. Let's learn some French:

Material and care

The tags on the coat don't reveal the material. Might be synthetic, a blend, or mercerized cotton, as it improves tear strength and imparts a shine.

Delicate wash at 40 degrees Celsius.

Condition

In very nice shape, mostly seemed unissued. Some may be a bit wrinkly due to the long storage time but that's it.