Wool Blend Royal Navy Peacoat
Naval tailoring, reworked in a lighter shade. This wool blend peacoat takes the double-breasted six-button design of Royal Navy outerwear and finishes it in beige — a genuinely versatile alternative to the traditional navy or black, easy to pair with tailored trousers, denim, or casual knitwear alike. It sits alongside our wider Peacoat collection, including our beige cotton and camel brown wool variations if you'd rather compare fabric and tone side by side.
The Fabric
The outer is a genuine wool blend — 70% wool, 30% recycled polyester — woven into a dense Melton finish at a substantial 800g/m². This is a heavyweight fabric by design, which is what gives the coat its structure and its ability to hold warmth in genuinely cold conditions, not a lightweight layering piece. The 30% recycled polyester content adds durability and helps the coat resist the pilling that pure wool can develop over time. For the classic camel version of a similar weight and cut, see our Camel Brown Royal Navy Premium Wool Peacoat.
Naval Details
The double-breasted front closes with six naval-style buttons in a durable plastic, arranged in the traditional pattern this coat style has carried for generations. The collar is a notched lapel design — sometimes referred to as a convertible or storm collar in traditional naval outerwear — which can be worn open for a classic tailored look or turned up for added coverage around the neck in colder conditions. Construction includes reinforced stitching at stress points, the same standard we hold across our outerwear more broadly, covered in full on our Craftsmanship page.
Fit and Lining
This is a regular fit, tailored to sit close to the body without restricting movement or layering. Inside, polyester lining and polyester pocketing keep the coat lightweight to wear despite the substantial outer fabric weight, and help it slide on smoothly over shirts or knitwear. If you're unsure on sizing, our Size Guide walks through how to measure before you order. For a lighter-weight cotton take on the same silhouette, our Beige Double Breasted Royal Navy Cotton Pea Coat is worth comparing.
Care
Given the density of this Melton wool blend, dry cleaning is the safest way to preserve its shape and finish — always check the garment's care label before washing, as machine washing heavyweight wool can cause shrinkage or distortion.
FAQ
How warm is this peacoat?
The outer fabric is a heavyweight 800g/m² Melton wool blend, genuinely substantial rather than a lightweight layering piece — it's built to provide real insulation in cold, transitional weather rather than mild autumn conditions alone.
Can I machine wash this coat?
We'd recommend dry cleaning rather than machine washing. Heavyweight wool blends like this Melton fabric can lose their shape or shrink in a washing machine, so always check the garment's care label first.
What does "storm collar" mean on this coat?
It refers to the notched lapel style, which can be worn flat for a tailored look or turned up around the neck for extra coverage in wind or cold — it describes the collar's design and function, not a waterproofing or windproofing treatment.
