Men's Knitted Pea Coat, Milano Knit
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- Material
- 100% Schoeller® wool, knitted
- Construction
- Knitted in Morocco
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Hand wash cold, or wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a wool detergent.
Do not rub or wring: press gently to remove the water.
Roll in a towel to absorb the excess before drying.
Dry flat, reshaped; hanging distorts the knit.
Do not iron directly: steam from a distance to relax the knit.
Store folded, away from light, with cedar; do not hang.
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Men's Knitted Pea Coat, Milano Knit
Style sizes
| Size | Half chest (cm) | Front length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 52 | 67 | 61 |
| M | 54 | 68 | 62 |
| L | 57 | 70 | 63 |
| XL | 58 | 72 | 64 |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
The men's knitted pea coat, from the deck to the knit
The pea coat is first of all a sailor's garment: a short, warm coat, almost always navy blue, with a wide collar and a crossed double-breasted front. In France, the Navy adopted it in 1848, and it became the sailors' winter garment, worn over the jumper. This men's knitted pea coat keeps the codes, the crossover, the collar and the navy, but leaves woven melton for knit. It is worn like a thick jacket, halfway between a sweater and a coat, and closes on one side or the other depending on the wind.
- Material: 100% Schoeller® wool, knitted
- Origin: knitted in Morocco
- Detail: premium Milano knit
- Detail: insulating virgin wool
- Detail: generous weight
Cut and sizing
Straight cut, with about 9.5 cm (3.7 in) of ease around the chest: enough to slip a fine sweater or a shirt underneath. From S to XL, half chest runs from 52 to 58 cm (20.5 to 22.8 in), front length from 67 to 72 cm (26.4 to 28.3 in) and sleeve from 61 to 64 cm (24 to 25.2 in). It therefore stops at hip height, shorter than a woven-melton pea coat. Take your usual size.
How to wear a men's knitted pea coat
Over a turtleneck, for the simplest version; over an oxford shirt, for a dressier outfit. Below, a beige chino or Japanese jeans. When the cold gets serious, our wool melton pea coat takes over.
Care
Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary: hand wash cold, or wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a wool detergent. Do not rub or wring: press out the water, roll it in a towel, then dry flat, reshaped; wet, a knit of this weight loses its shape if hung. Between washes, simply air it. Store folded, away from light, with cedar.
A 1.4 kg Milano knit
Milano knit is a double-faced knit, dense and even. Its structure makes it stable: it deforms much less than a single knit, and keeps a clean drape that follows the body without stiffening. Knitted in virgin Schoeller® wool, it offers a compact, almost dry hand. The pea coat weighs 1.4 kg: this weight gives both warmth and poise, where a light knit would end up bagging at the elbows and shoulders.
Patina and durability
In three years, this knitted pea coat will have the suppleness of an old cardigan and the look of a coat.
The French Navy adopted the pea coat in 1848: short, double-breasted, wide collar, almost always navy. This one keeps the codes but leaves melton for knit: a Milano knit in Schoeller wool, 1.4 kg of material. It is worn like a thick jacket. Here is how it ages.
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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.
It has the look of a pea coat and the comfort of a sweater. It is the piece for mild winters and cool interiors, the one you keep on from the office to dinner. A coat you don't take off on arrival.
Horn buttons, linked pockets
The double-breasted front is set with horn buttons, a natural material chosen for its strength. The pockets are linked: assembled stitch by stitch, they are one with the knit and don't distort under the weight of the hands. The pea coat is knitted in Morocco.
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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.
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