Yarmouth Oilskins Maritime Overshirt : Navy
The Maritime Overshirt uses a heavy 300gsm 100% cotton moleskin in deep navy, dyed and finished in the U.K.
The styling references the heavy sailor’s shirts that were historically worn layered for warmth as protection from the bracing North Sea winds. It has two generous buttoned chest pockets , and two vertical side hip pockets. The collar is a neat rounded shape. Our glossy, black corozo buttons contrast beautifully on the rich moleskin. There are four stitched under arm eyelets for ventilation.
Yarmouth Oilskins Mechanics Jacket : Navy
Taking inspiration from the Yarmouth Oilskins 1905 catalogue , the Mechanics Jacket was designed to be hard wearing and durable. It has a quirky high curved chest pocket, which is mirrored on the other side as an inside pocket, profile stitched to the front. Again with french seams and herring bone tape internals it’s designed to last a lifetime. The Mechanics jacket is cut from a slightly heavier cotton twill and is made in a brighter navy. Archives referr to this colour as Bluette. Made in Great Yarmouth, Great Britain
Yarmouth Oilskins Drivers Jacket : Navy
Originally known as the ‘Bus Drivers Jacket’ the garment became popular in the 1930’s. A practical shorter jacket designed to be worn with matching trousers. The Drivers Jacket today has been crafted with a shirt collar, cut shorter in the waist offering a boxier silhouette with front etched Corozo fisheye button fastening. The jacket has generous chest pockets with buttoning pocket flaps which incorporate quarter side pockets. It has deep back yoke pleats for ease of movement. Made in 100% cotton twill, unlined with French seams the jacket is garment washed ensuring a relaxed silhouette. Made in Great Yarmouth, Great Britain
Yarmouth Oilskins Drivers Jacket : Khaki
Originally known as the ‘Bus Drivers Jacket’ the garment became popular in the 1930’s. A practical shorter jacket designed to be worn with matching trousers. The Drivers Jacket today has been crafted with a shirt collar, cut shorter in the waist offering a boxier silhouette with front etched Corozo fisheye button fastening. The jacket has generous chest pockets with buttoning pocket flaps which incorporate quarter side pockets. It has deep back yoke pleats for ease of movement. Made in 100% cotton twill, unlined with French seams the jacket is garment washed ensuring a relaxed silhouette. Made in Great Yarmouth, Great Britain
Yarmouth Oilskins Engineer Jacket : Navy
The original Yarmouth Stores Drill Jacket was available in white only with detachable buttons and 3 outside pockets. Today, The Engineer Jacket is an iconic yet versatile silhouette is a single breasted 3 button relaxed fit. The jacket is unlined with French seams. It has traditional patch pockets with pen pocket detail and etched Corozo fisheye buttons. A laundered finish softens the garment giving a ‘lived in’ feel. Made in Great Yarmouth, Great Britain
Yarmouth Oilskins have manufactured quality workwear of high standards in Great Britain for over a hundred years.
Their modern day collection is created in the same factory using traditional methods and time tested designs using original patterns.
Yarmouth Oilskins work with British suppliers and manufacturers with quality fabrics sourced from Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Their traditional workwear garments originally designed for practical use in the workplace are still being used today by craftspeople and artisans
