Inspired by pieces from his personal collection of original military clothing, which numbers over 3000 rare pieces, the Taped Seam Ventile Smock like everything in Nigel Cabourn's Authentic collection is designed with particular reverence to authentic details. Constructed from Ventile cotton, a technique used by the RAF in WWII, it is sealed with genuine Ventile tape making it lightweight and flexible yet incredibly durable, ensuring 100% protection from wind and rain. This incredible respect for the production techniques of the past extends into this smocks authentic details, such as its half length military spec RiRi zip,riveted kangaroo pocket and its waxed cotton drawstrings with leather toggles.