French EMT Gore-Tex Jacket

French Issue Rain Shell

This navy French EMT jacket is French Army issue outerwear built to keep its wearer dry and visible while working outdoors in bad weather. The shell is Gore-Tex, a waterproof membrane that still lets sweat vapor escape, so it handles rain without trapping heat the way a plain rubberized coat does. A white reflective band across the chest and sleeves makes the wearer easier to spot in headlights and low light. It suits anyone who wants a serious rain jacket with genuine government provenance, from commuters and dog walkers to collectors of French service gear.

Features

• Gore-Tex Shell — A waterproof, breathable membrane keeps rain out while letting body moisture pass through, which cuts down on clamminess inside.
• Stowable Hood — The hood packs into a zippered compartment in the collar and pulls out when the weather turns.
• High Stand Collar — A tall collar zips up to cover the neck and chin against wind and driving rain.
• Reflective Chest And Sleeve Band — A wide white stripe runs across the chest and around both upper arms for visibility in low light.
• Covered Front Zip — The main zipper sits behind a storm flap, a fabric overlap that keeps water from working through the closure.
• Hook-And-Loop Chest Panel — A rectangle of hook-and-loop fastener on the chest takes a name tape, ID or unit patch.
• Hook-And-Loop Hem Band — A black hook-and-loop strip around the lower front gives more space for identification tapes.
• Two Flap Pockets — Large lower pockets with covering flaps hold gloves, a phone or keys and help shed rain.
• Adjustable Cuffs — Hook-and-loop tabs at the wrists tighten the sleeves to keep water and cold air from running up the arms.

Genuine French Issue

This jacket was made for French government service. It is not a commercial jacket dressed up in service colors. The navy Gore-Tex shell, reflective banding and hook-and-loop identification panels are all part of the original specification, laid out for people who work in the open in all weather. For collectors and reenactors it is an authentic piece of French uniform, and for everyone else it is a waterproof, hooded shell built to an official standard.