Men's Forester Coat - Size Chart + Materials List

Size + Measurements Chart 

Suggested Fabrics for Forester

Exterior: Wool, wool blends, corduroy, denim, pre-quilted cottons, canvas, cotton drill, suede and oilskin are all suitable fabrics. You could use quilting cottons or linen for a spring weight coat or quilt an extra layer in between the exterior and lining fabric for extra warmth. If you wanted a puffer-style coat, then polyester or nylon with batting quilted onto it works well. Please note: It is NOT recommended to use thick fabrics for both lining and exterior, particularly if you are adding the wind flap as certain areas could become too thick to easily sew through. **You may need to size up if using batting, or using a thick fabric lining such as sherpa.

Lining: Traditionally you would use a slippery fabric for lining; however, cotton, linen, and flannel work well too. If using a lightweight exterior fabric, you could use pre-quilted polyester lining to provide extra warmth. 

Other Supplies & Notions

• Buttons or snaps if you do not wish to close with a zipper or are adding the wind flap
• Separating zipper (opens completely at both ends)
  Sizes 32-40 = 30” (76cm) zipper     Sizes 42-60 = 32” (81cm) zipper
• Batting if you wish to make a puffer-style coat
• Small strip of interfacing to stabilise the front (zipper) edge if using stretchy fabric