A coat is a tailored outerwear garment that covers the upper body and arms, typically extending below the hips. It is constructed from heavyweight fabrics like wool, tweed, or treated synthetics, and usually features a full lining, structured shoulders, and a front closure. In tailoring, coats require complex internal structuring, including canvas, interfacing, and pad stitching, to maintain their shape over time.
Heard on the job
We need to ease the sleeve cap carefully so the coat shoulder sits perfectly without puckering.