Item 2018.232 - Hancock Vulcanized Raincoat

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2018.232

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Hancock Vulcanized Raincoat

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  • 2012 (Creation)

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Single-breasted raincoat made from vulcanised cotton - a rubberising process that renders the coat waterproof. It has a concealed front placket with three black Hancock 1843 horn buttons and an exposed smaller top button. It has front angled welt pockets and a single back vent. The underarms feature three grommets for ventilation. The coat is lined in a vulcanised printed cotton with a repeat multicoloured graphic 'H' design on a navy background. The centre back has an additional strip of navy tape for further waterproofing. There is one internal patch pocket in a contrasting beige. The cuffs have adjustable tabs with two branded buttons on each. Interior seams and pockets are glued and taped by hand; a process called 'smearing' before being rolled flat using a hardened steel hand roller then finished with a rubber cleaning wheel tool.

It is made of rubber bonded (vulcanised) 100% cotton. Two layers of cloth are bonded with a layer of rubber in between.
Country of Design: Scotland
Country of Manufacture: Scotland

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      cotton
      Colour/Print: navy
      Details: vulcanised, rubberised, waterprooof, coating, bonding,
      Label: Hancock. Made in Scotland. Size 42.

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