Mr. Antony's Ultimate Rain Cape

**Jack Daw** · 18th April 08, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by JRB

Is the quality, look, comfort and feel of this cape on par with a nice trench coat one might find in an upscale department store (think Macys)? Does it breath? I was thinking about getting a 3 season weight trench coat for next autumn but would gladly forgo it in favor of this cape. That way I could wear it with a suits and my kilts. However, if the cape is more 'plasticky' and geared only toward standing in the rain (as so many band capes I've seen) I'd just as soon get a trench coat.

No. A typical traditional trench coat is made with cotton (or cotton blend) gaberdine weave. The rain capes made by Mr. Antony are made with 100% oxford polyester with P.U. coating. No, they do not smell. You'd still be impressed with the quality of this garment.

**JerseyLawyer** · 18th April 08, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

No. A typical traditional trench coat is made with cotton (or cotton blend) gaberdine weave. The rain capes made by Mr. Antony are made with 100% oxford polyester with P.U. coating. No, they do not smell. You'd still be impressed with the quality of this garment.

Yes, that's right, but the Ultimate is made out of 100% cotton. They also have a model made out of Goretex now, too.

I don't think the ultimate one folds up, either? Looks a bit too thick for that?

**Riverkilt** · 18th April 08, 11:38 PM

Aye, the Ultimate model is 100% Cotton and the fabric hand is similar to a trench coat I owned in the 70s from Abercrobie and Fitch in NYC before that name became a kids line in later years. My cape still has a new feel, but I imagine it will soften with some wear. There is no zip in liner for added warmth like a trench coat but its designed to be worn over a jacket.

I made the decision to go with the Ultimate rather than the Bandspec because of the polyesther in the Bandspec and the sticky patch I'd no need for - even at a lower cost. Thought about the GoreTex but that was too much money...would have gone wool Inverness if I were up in that price range.

At about $200 it seems a better value than a trench coat...less "stuff" on the cape. I can say without hesitation that the Ultimate is more than a fair value, shows attention to craftsmanship, and will no doubt be effective in the rain. I'm very pleased. Hopefully will be able to get some pics tomorrow.

Ron