Metropolitan Police Blue Gore-Tex Parka

Met Police Gore-Tex Parka

This is a blue Gore-Tex parka from the UK's Metropolitan Police, the force that patrols London. It was made to keep an officer dry through long shifts outdoors in British weather, so it suits anyone who works, walks or travels in the rain and needs a coat with real pocket space. Collectors of British police and service clothing will also want it, because this is original government-issue kit and not a fashion piece.

Features

• Gore-Tex Shell — The fabric uses a Gore-Tex membrane, a waterproof layer that still lets body moisture escape so you stay drier inside when you are moving.
• High Stand-Up Collar — A tall collar closes up around the neck and chin to keep wind and rain off.
• Full-Length Front Zip — The main zip runs the length of the coat and sits behind a vertical storm flap that sheds water away from the closure.
• Two Flapped Chest Pockets — Covered pockets on each side of the chest hold a phone, notebook or wallet within easy reach.
• Hook-And-Loop Patch Panel — A strip of hook-and-loop fastener on the left chest pocket flap takes a name tape, ID or patch.
• Two Large Lower Pockets — Deep cargo pockets at the hips close under wide flaps and have room for gloves, a hat or a torch.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — Straps across each shoulder were used to carry rank or number slides on issue uniforms.
• Hip-Length Parka Cut — The longer body reaches below the waist to cover the hips and keep the lower back out of the weather.

Original Issue Pattern

The cut, the blue shell and the layout of the pockets follow the Metropolitan Police specification for foul-weather outerwear, so you get the same coat that was supplied to officers. Issue clothing like this is built to a government contract standard for daily use in all seasons. The plain blue finish and simple lines also make it easy to wear as an everyday rain parka.