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    Austrian Trachten Men's Jackets
    Austrian Trachten Men's Jackets

    Austrian Trachten Men's Jackets

    Austrian, Tracht, Loden and Bavarian Jackets for Men 

    Maybe you are wondering, 'what is the difference between an Austrian jacket, a Loden jacket, a Bavarian jacket and a Trachten jacket?'. In which case this quick explanation will help.

    Some typical features of these styles include the mandarin style collar 'Stehkragan', antler, bone or horn buttons 'Geweihknopfe', trim 'Borte', a back pleat 'Quetschfalte' and using natural fabrics like knit boiled wool 'Walk', woven felted wool 'Loden', or linen 'Leinen'.

    A traditional Austrian or Bavarian jacket is loosely defined as any outerwear that has some of the above mentioned features used in a way typical for that region.  However, for a garment to literally be 'Tracht' it must conform to the unique uniform of an individual state or district. Actually, even a local organization like a brass band should have its own Tracht uniform. However, Tracht is loosely used  to refer to all traditional Austrian jackets, Austrian Loden jackets, mens boiled wool jackets and traditional Austrian clothing in general, regardless if they conform to a dress code or not. 

    An Austrian Loden jacket or a mens boiled wool jacket refers to the material in particular. Loden of course is made from loosely woven wool that undergoes a lengthy wet-finishing process called 'walken'. Boiled wool, or 'walk' is different only in that the fabric is knit instead of woven before being 'walked'. Boiled wool is actually a misnomer because the water is never that hot. A much better result comes from using warm water over several hours.

    Our collection covers a spectrum from rather traditional 'trachtig' like the Braumeister or Thomas, to modern classics, like the Wilfrid or Felix. One thing is for certain, we like to use natural materials like pure wool and horn buttons, made by passionate European artisans according to traditional techniques. 

    If you are looking for a timeless men's style that will make an impression, you've come to the right place and we are standing by to answer any questions along the way.

    a 35 year old classical singer Mark Bonney wearing a traditional mens Austrian jacket
    a 35 year old classical singer Mark Bonney wearing a traditional mens Austrian jacket
    Edelmann - Men's Austrian Trachten Jacket - 100% Merino Loden Wool all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Edelmann - Men's Austrian Trachten Jacket - 100% Merino Loden Wool $549.00
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    Edelmann - Men's Austrian Trachten Jacket - 100% Merino Loden Wool $549.00
    a front view of a 30 year old man wearing an austrian loden wool jacket
    a front view of a 30 year old man wearing an austrian loden wool jacket
    Braumeister - Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Braumeister - Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket $475.00
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    Braumeister - Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket $475.00
    Mandling - Men's Heavy Merino Wool Double Coat
    Mandling - Men's Heavy Merino Wool Double Coat
    Mandling - Men's Heavy Merino Wool Double Coat all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsclassic-loden-coatsauthentic-loden-coatsmen
    Mandling - Men's Heavy Merino Wool Double Coat $499.00 $639.00
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    Mandling - Men's Heavy Merino Wool Double Coat $499.00 $639.00
    Clemens - Men's Austrian Boiled Wool Trachten Jacket in Gray
    Clemens - Men's Austrian Boiled Wool Trachten Jacket in Gray
    Clemens - Men's Austrian Boiled Wool Trachten Jacket in Gray all-productsaustrian-boiled-wool-jacketsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Clemens - Men's Austrian Boiled Wool Trachten Jacket in Gray $575.00
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    Clemens - Men's Austrian Boiled Wool Trachten Jacket in Gray $575.00
    a frontal view of a 30 year old man wearing a wool blazer made from austrian himalya loden wool
    a frontal view of a 30 year old man wearing a wool blazer made from austrian himalya loden wool
    Wilfred - Men's Loden or Tweed Blazer all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Wilfred - Men's Loden or Tweed Blazer $584.00
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    Wilfred - Men's Loden or Tweed Blazer $584.00
    view of a 30 year old man wearing a contemporary austrian wool walk jacket with zipper in the forest
    view of a 30 year old man wearing a contemporary austrian wool walk jacket with zipper in the forest
    Felix Zippered Jacket all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Felix Zippered Jacket $399.00 $450.00
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    Felix Zippered Jacket $399.00 $450.00
    Thomas - Austrian Boiled Wool 'Walk' Jacket in Charcoal
    Thomas - Austrian Boiled Wool 'Walk' Jacket in Charcoal
    Thomas - Austrian Boiled Wool 'Walk' Jacket in Charcoal all-productsaustrian-boiled-wool-jacketsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Thomas - Austrian Boiled Wool 'Walk' Jacket in Charcoal $575.00
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    Thomas - Austrian Boiled Wool 'Walk' Jacket in Charcoal $575.00
    Lukas Tyrolean Boiled Wool Jacket
    Lukas Tyrolean Boiled Wool Jacket
    Lukas Tyrolean Boiled Wool Jacket all-productsaustrian-boiled-wool-jacketsaustrian-jacketsfall-2020alpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Lukas Tyrolean Boiled Wool Jacket $575.00
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    Lukas Tyrolean Boiled Wool Jacket $575.00
    Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket - Braumeister
    Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket - Braumeister
    Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket - Braumeister all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket - Braumeister $595.00
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    Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Jacket - Braumeister $595.00
    Edward - Classic Austrian Jacket in Olive
    Edward - Classic Austrian Jacket in Olive
    Edward - Classic Austrian Jacket in Olive all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmennew-for-fall-2021
    Edward - Classic Austrian Jacket in Olive $575.00
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    Edward - Classic Austrian Jacket in Olive $575.00
    Graz - Traditional Austrian Leather Jacket
    Graz - Traditional Austrian Leather Jacket
    Graz - Traditional Austrian Leather Jacket all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmennew-for-fall-2021
    Graz - Traditional Austrian Leather Jacket $967.00
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    Graz - Traditional Austrian Leather Jacket $967.00
    Edward - Dark Blue Loden
    Edward - Dark Blue Loden
    Edward - Dark Blue Loden all-productsaustrian-jacketsalpine-blazers-austrian-jacketsmen
    Edward - Dark Blue Loden $584.00
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    Edward - Dark Blue Loden $584.00
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