Quality
/ Design
Since
1898 the Driza-Bone oilskin coat has been part of
Australia's history.
 Now it's a way of life, some even
say a state of mind. A Scottish sailor by the name of
Edward Le Roy discovered that the torn sails on his ship
could be recycled into long coats and Sou'westers and by
painting the fabric with a mixture of oils they were
transformed into excellent wet weather gear.
The word on the land
spread about the effectiveness of Le Roy's coats in the
wet and they were soon adopted by the colony's squatters
and settlers.
The coat was adapted to life on shore with a fantail, to
protect the seat of the horses saddle, leg straps to keep
the coat from taking off in high winds, and extra long
sleeves to protect the wearer when his arms were
extended.
So effective were the coats that they eventually became
known as Driza-Bones, after the dried and parched bones
of animals in the arid Australian outback.
The scientific theory that oil and water don't mix still
keeps out the heaviest downpours of rain, even when you
need to be outdoors for days on end.
There have been certain improvements to the secret oiling
process over time, but the coat's essential style,
waterproof quality and famous durability remain
unchanged.
Driza-Bone Pty. Ltd. now produce a wide range of coats,
jackets and hats in various styles, fabrics and colours.
These not only reflect the heritage of the Driza-Bone but
add a smart modern look to this Australian icon - and
they're still made in Australia.
Features of a
genuine Driza-Bone riding coat:
 1.
Generous width for shoulder movement
2. Hanger loop
3. Free flowing shoulder cape
4. Double snap storm front closure
5. Quality brass snaps
6. Sleeve length to finish midway down hand
7. 100% cotton lining
8. Inside poachers pockets for valuables
9. Reinforced elbows
10. Deep roomy weatherproof pockets with lined handwarmer
pockets set behind
11. Storm flap protects against head-on weather
12. Waxed thread fills holes made by sewing
13. Adjustable double wrist snaps to shorten sleeves
and/or keep rain from running down arms
14. Double fabric over shoulder prevents cold shoulder
from body heat condensation
15. Back-flap closing snaps
16. Saddle cover (Fantail)
17. Arm straps to keep cape down
18. Sturdy leg straps for windy conditions and to keep
coat over knees and legs while riding
19. Heavy-duty double stitched seams
20. Collar is cotton lined for comfort
21. High neck strap snap closure
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