This classic mens reefer jacket is made in a soft italian wool mix thats luxuriously soft and warm still made in england by montgomery suppliers to the british admiralty since the late 1800s the reefer jacket was originally designed for sailors who had to climb rigging to reef the sails and needed warm clothing that didnt restrict their movements the jackets double breasted design has extra large lapels that you can fold around your face to shield it from cold and wind while the adjust