Ivanhoe Brodal Jacket - Boiled Wool (For Men)
Closeouts. What makes Ivanhoe's Brodal jacket so special is its use of boiled wool, a material heralded for its felt-like hand and inherent durability, water resistance and insulation.
Average Rating based on 8 reviews
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Reviewed by bargain Kate from Sunnyvale CA on Monday, January 14, 2013I gave this to my spouse for Christmas, as he loves zippered cardigans and gets cold very easily. This one is perfect - I was worried about the sizing after reading some reviews, but it fits very well. The style is simple and thus goes with everything. The fabric is warm, not bulky and lightweight and the cardigan fits nicely underneath winter coats.
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Reviewed by Dr. G from minneapolis on Sunday, December 30, 2012My step son loved this jacket!
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Reviewed by J.D. in Reno from Reno, Nevada on Friday, December 07, 2012I've always preferred wool for its ability keep me warm even when it's wet. The boiled wool in this jacket is thinner than the heavy "army coat" jackets so it is more flexible and breathable. I use it as a single layer jacket under my gortex shell when skiing as well as everyday use.
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Reviewed by JMR from CEDAR MOUNTAIN, UTAH on Wednesday, November 28, 2012THE FABRIC IS NICE AND DENSE. I'M 6 FEET & 175 LBS. FIT IS TRIM, BUT NOT TOO SNUG. THIS IS PERFECT WINTER WEAR FOR INSIDE THE CABIN.
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Reviewed by Scott from St. Augustine, FL on Sunday, October 28, 2012This Ivanhoe jacket is very well made, light but warm. The boiled wool seems very high quality. It is an athletic fit item- be sure you read the sizing guide before ordering. I wear a 41 suit jacket and the size L just fit though it is sized 41-43 on the guide. Highly recommended.
- Best Uses: Daily Use, Outdoorshiking
- Describe Yourself: Classic Dresser
- Pros: Comfortable, Great Color, Great Value For Materials, Warm
- Sizing: Feels too small
- Sleeve Length: Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?: Yes
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Reviewed by Outdoor Guy from Pensacola, FL on Wednesday, October 10, 2012The boiled wool is the the main attraction here - it's very warm, and has a great texture. I got "charcoal," which is almost imperceptibly lighter than Ivanhoe's "black." (If it were a bit lighter in color, that would be an improvement.) I have a somewhat athletic build and the chest was snug but adequate. The mid section was slightly looser, but it's definitely best for slim builds. It seems also that the pattern might have been changed slighly since the STP photo was taken and since the other reviews on here were written: I have somewhat long arms but the sleeves were more than adequate in length and I wear them rolled up a couple of inches. Also, compared to the STP photo, the length of the garment is longer in relation to the sleeves. I think the shape of the garment and the lack of pockets makes it most suitable for layering and I plan to wear it under a charcoal heather car coat on winter trips to colder locations.
- Best Uses: Mid layer, Work
- Cons: Shape Is Not As Pictured
- Describe Yourself: Classic Dresser
- Pros: Attractive Design, Stylish, Warm
- Sizing: Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length: Feels too long
- Was this a gift?: No
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Reviewed by KEV from Nebraska on Saturday, June 30, 2012Me: 5'7"/155lbs/Broad Shoulders/32" waist/42" chest. Large fits me perfectly - chest, shoulders/back, sleeve, hem, neck (when fully zipped up). Nice slim euro fit; not boxy like American stuff. I could see the arms being too short for taller folks. Don't expect to be able to wear this against bare skin - it's itchy. I wore a light mesh polyester t-shirt (Salomon X-Tee) underneath in a steady light rain at 45-degreesF and was comfortable - not hot, not cold. Water beaded up and didn't soak the garment. I don't see the lack of pockets as a negative as this is really a layering piece that can double as outerwear in milder winter conditions. I usually don't care for the size and positioning of the pockets from the factory anyway. This way I can have them added later and to my liking.
- Pros: High Collar, Slim fit
- Sizing: Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length: Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?: No
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Reviewed by wears a lot of black from SE OH on Friday, January 27, 2012Very nice product and quality. Would have kept it but the fit is for a slender build.
