Waterproof Parka for Men, Ventile® Cotton
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- Material
- 100% waterproof Ventile® cotton
- Construction
- Made in France
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not recommended.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F), delicate cycle, mild liquid detergent with no bleaching agent.
Never use fabric softener: it clogs the weave and cancels the water repellency.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Do not iron directly over the water-repellent treatment.
Reactivate the water repellency with gentle steam if water no longer beads on the surface.
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Waterproof Parka for Men, Ventile® Cotton
This style has no size chart yet. Write to us: we measure the piece and reply within the day.
Full size guide →The waterproof parka, without a membrane
This men's waterproof parka owes its weather protection to a single thing: the way its cotton is woven. No membrane, no plastic film glued inside. Ventile® was developed in England during the Second World War for Royal Air Force pilots, who needed a cloth that was both waterproof and breathable. After the war, polar explorers adopted it for exactly that breathability.
Cut and sizing
Fitted military cut, with a hood and a mid-thigh length. Sizes S to XL. Take your usual size, or one size up if you want to layer a thick knit underneath. The size guide helps you decide.
How to wear a waterproof parka
As a city parka, over a white oxford shirt or a work jacket: the military cut stays sharp. In changeable weather, showers and long walks, it is at home. In winter, with the Ventile® liner vest underneath: the two pieces form a two-layer system cut from the same material.
Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not recommended: 30 °C (86 °F), delicate cycle, mild liquid detergent with no bleaching agent.
- Never use fabric softener: it clogs the weave and stops the fibres from swelling properly.
- No tumble dryer. Air dry in the shade.
- Do not iron the cloth directly.
A cotton that closes up in the rain
The cloth is made of extra-long-staple cotton fibres, combed and then woven at extreme density. On contact with water, the fibres swell: the gaps in the weave close and the water stays out. Once dry, the cloth opens again and lets body vapour escape. That is what separates it from a membrane jacket, which keeps you dry from the outside but traps sweat as soon as you walk fast.
Let's be honest about its limits: it resists steady, prolonged rain, but in a downpour lasting several hours a membrane is still more waterproof. Ventile® trades a little waterproofing for a lot of breathability.
A canvas that ages instead of breaking down
A membrane eventually delaminates. Ventile® cotton softens with the years. Inside, a Rightemp® thermal canvas lining, a polyester and polyamide blend, keeps body heat without adding bulk. Two welt pockets on the front. It closes with genuine horn buttons rather than plastic, on a piece made to last. The parka is made entirely in France.
Patina and durability
In three years, this parka will have shrugged off showers without ever making you sweat.
Ventile was developed in England during the Second World War for Royal Air Force pilots. Its secret: an extra-long-staple cotton, woven so tightly that the fibres swell in the rain and close the cloth. No membrane, no plastic, no PFCs. Here is how this cotton gets through the years.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
A membrane parka eventually delaminates, and you throw it away. This one has nothing to delaminate: its protection is in the weave itself. Made in France, Rightemp-lined, it is made for the man who wants a single parka for every rain, and for a long time.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.