Classic Austrian Loden Coats
Our selection of authentic Austrian Loden wool overcoats will add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe for many years to come.
Centuries in the making, the Loden Coat was originally worn by Alpine hunters and shepherds. The style comes from the Austrian state of Tyrol, where specialty weavers called, "Loden Walkers" perfected a technique of felting loose woven wool fabric and brushing it with thistles to give it a water repellent surface. Later, the style was adopted by the Habsburg Court became closely associated with nobility throughout Europe. The last emperor, Franz Josef himself wore one. Although the era in which it came to fame has passed, the versatile style lives on.
Black Himalaya Loden Wool Coat Ascona - ships Nov. 1st
$595.00
Highest quality specially blended Austrian wool combined with centuries of tradition
A special kind of wool clothing called Loden originated in the high Alpine region of Tyrol, 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.
What makes it a Loden:
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. This original Austrian Loden is woven by the Pischl & Pischl mill in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Best of all, it’s made from pure renewable sheep and alpaca wool fibers.
Features
- use chest size for best fit
- shell: 85% Virgin Wool / 15% Alpaca, 520 grams/meter
- sized to wear over a suit jacket or sweater
- fully lined, lining: 65% virgin wool 35% polyester
- 4 outside welt handwarmer pockets and 2 inside zipper security pockets
- Steinbock design
- free shipping/returns/exchange
Classic Loden Coat Leonard - ships Nov. 1st
$595.00
Men's Loden Wool Overcoat
The carefully tailored features of a Loden coat show an appreciation of style and craftsmanship not found often today. The Leonard is the modern adaptation of the traditional Innsbruck Loden coat, replete with an elegant button hiding flap for a clean look. The loden wool is also a bit modern, made from a 'feather light' weight wool/alpaca mix, but still finished the traditional way.
Features:
- available in forest green and charcoal
- Himalaya Featherlight Loden by Pischl & Pischl
- 85% virgin wool / 15% Alpaca
- 380 grams/meter
- woven in Tirol, Austria
- fully lined, 65% Viscose / 35% Acetate
- 2 exterior welt pockets and 1 inside zip pocket
- elegantly concealed buttons
- sewn in Croatia
- imported from Austria
- Steinbock design
We value customer satisfaction more than anything else, that's why we offer free returns/exchanges on all orders.
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Loden "Shiver No More" Overcoat
$535.00
Classic Men's Loden Wool Overcoat
Not only will you not be shivering, but you'll be setting a fashion statement of refined European taste with this classic style. But on travel to Austria, Germany or Italy you'll get taken for a local.
Features:
- Available in either 100% Virgin Wool woven by Germany's oldest textile mill, the 300 year old Tuchfabrik Mehler or:
- a 75% Virgin Wool, 20% Polyester, 5% Cashmere loden woven in Thiene, Italy by Ithitex s.a.s. Both are luxurious fabrics, fiber is a matter of personal choice
- Fully Lined with Viscose
- Brushed outer fibers, making it water repellent
- Even when damp, however, loden wool is renowned for it's ability to keep you warm
- Great for layering over a sweater, a sport coat or for a Chicago winter, even on top of a loden wool jacket, (as pictured)
- Two zippered inside pockets
- Two handwarmer pockets
- Weighs a little more than three pounds
Merino Loden Wool Coat Manfred - ships Nov. 1st
$625.00
Men's Merino Loden Wool Coat handmade in Austria
The Manfred is made from a rare double, which means two Loden wool fabrics are carefully sewn together to create a particularly robust and warm fabric. Extremely soft on the skin, the Merino fibers never disappoint. The inside is totally clean and unlined, complete with Steiner 1888 embroidery and branding.
Features:
- heavy 700 grams/meter double Loden
- 100% Merino Wool
- milled by Steiner 1888
- 2 inside button close pockets
- natural water buffalo horn buttons
- sewn in Austria
- imported from Austria
- Steiner 1888 design
- unlined clean inside
- free shipping/returns/exchange
Traditional Innsbruck Hunting Loden Wool Overcoat - Ships Nov. 1st
$625.00
Traditional Men's Austrian Trachten Loden Wool Overcoat
The quintessential Alpine Loden Coat. While you might not need the underarm opening designed to give hunters a better firing position or the side slit giving access to the cartridge belt, nonetheless these features come in handy walking the dog in central park on a cold January day. The striking silhouette and beautiful Himalaya Loden make an impression anywhere.
Features:
- milled by Pischl & Pischl in Tirol, Austria
- 85% virgin wool / 15% Alpaca
- hefty 520 grams/meter
- fully lined
- chin strap
- Alpine sleeves
- waist pocket access vent
- 2 outside hand warmer welt pockets & 1 inside zip pocket
- Loden green
- sewn in Croatia
- imported from Austria
- Steinbock design
