LangerChen wool coat with membrane RISANA

LANGERCHEN long wool winter coat for women RISANA

This sustainable wool coat is truly genius! If I were to explain the technical details to you, you might almost think it was one of those ultra-practical (with all due respect to the ANWB) hiking jackets. With all those pockets, little zippers, and high-tech material that is all the rage. But made of plastic. Not this one. This one is just as genius, but made from fair and natural materials.

Want to know more about this wool coat? Do you have a moment?

This elegant wool City parka convinces with its minimalist design and details like raw-cut edges and a concealed snap-button closure. The organic wool used for the outer layer has a naturally water-repellent function, thanks to the fatty layer that wool has by nature. We call it lanolin. The coat is "waterproof" up to 8,000 mm. This means it can handle light to normal rain showers. If it rains very hard, the coat is less suitable because the seams are not taped.

There is a membrane between the outer layer and the lining. This membrane makes the coat as genius as that hiking jacket I mentioned. It is made of polyurethane, which makes the coat windproof and gives the material stability without losing its elasticity. Normally, wool tends to sag or hold its shape after sitting, for example, if you cycle a lot. Which is very easy to do in this coat.

The lining of this sustainable coat is made of 100% organic cotton jersey.

So no creepy sweaty fabrics, like (here we go again) those well-known hiking jackets have. Besides, this coat is much more elegant, and that color, oh, that color! Well, you get it: we are huge fans of Langerchen.

Furthermore, this fantastic and sustainable coat also features:

- High-closing collar with 2-way YKK zipper

- Zipper (which can zip down and from the bottom up, so it's not a problem if it's long and you want to cycle)

- Concealed snap-button closure

- Partition seams with inset pockets

- Zippered inner pocket

- Ventilation eyelets under the arm

- LangerChen "Ton sur Ton" logo on the left arm

Does that sound good or does that sound great? Okay then! Time to order!

Why does my LangerChen coat have a membrane?
You can't see it, but it's there: a very thin layer of polyurethane (PU) incorporated into the coat. We call that layer a membrane, and it's actually your coat's secret superpower.

What does it do? Very simple: rain and wind don't get through, but your own heat and perspiration can get out. That way, you stay dry from both outside and inside. So you don't get that stuffy raincoat feeling.

Why polyurethane?
I hear you thinking: “But PU, isn't that plastic?” Correct. LangerChen consciously chooses this because the alternatives are often even worse for people and the environment. Think of Gore-Tex or other membranes with fluorocarbons (PFCs) – those are practically indestructible, but unfortunately also toxic to nature. Polyurethane is currently the most responsible choice for making a coat sustainably waterproof without exposing yourself to harmful substances.

How sustainable is that?
A PU membrane is not biodegradable, but because LangerChen works with sturdy, timeless fabrics and top-quality workmanship, you will wear the coat for years. And that makes all the difference: one good coat that you wear for ten years is many times more sustainable than three fast-fashion rain jackets that fall apart after a season.

How do you care for such a coat?

• Wash as little as possible (that saves on wear and energy).

• Use a mild, ecological detergent.

• Simply hang the coat to dry after a rain shower; that is usually enough.

This way, your membrane continues to work optimally and your coat stays looking great.