Men's Jackets & Coats

Men's jackets and coats for the British autumn and winter, mostly from Californian surf brand Vissla: quilted and packable puffers, sherpa and pile fleece jackets, reversible padded jackets, canvas chore and workwear jackets, a sherpa-lined denim jacket, windbreakers and changing robes for cold-water swimmers and surfers. Many are made with recycled polyester or nylon, or organic cotton, and the fabric is stated on every product page.

Which men's jacket do you need?

Start with what the weather usually throws at you, not the coldest day of the year. Most of a British winter is damp and 5 to 10 degrees rather than freezing, so a versatile mid-weight jacket gets far more wear than a heavy parka.

• Puffer jackets are the warmest for their weight. Quilted puffers suit commuting and cold, dry days, and packable styles fold small enough to keep in a bag for travel.
• Sherpa and fleece jackets are warm and comfortable indoors, which makes them ideal for weekends, dog walks and layering under a shell. They do not stop rain, so pair them with a windbreaker on wet days.
• Chore and workwear jackets in cotton canvas or ripstop are hard-wearing autumn jackets that soften with wear. Flannel-lined and sherpa-lined versions add warmth for November.
• Reversible jackets give you two looks in one, typically a smooth nylon side and a fleece or padded side.
• Windbreakers are light shells that cut wind chill and handle light showers. Worn over a fleece, they cover most of the year.
• Changing robes and changing jackets are long, hooded and lined, made for getting changed and warming up on the beach or at the lake after a swim or surf.

How to get the fit right

Sizes are listed as letter sizes on each jacket. Check the size chart on each product page and compare it with a jacket you already own, measured flat across the chest.

• Layering underneath? If you will wear a hoodie or thick jumper under a puffer or windbreaker, consider going up one size.
• Over a T-shirt or shirt? Overshirts, chore jackets and denim jackets are usually best in your normal size.
• Check sleeve length. Surf-brand outerwear can be cut with longer sleeves than high street jackets.
• Changing robes are designed to be roomy so you can change underneath them, so they fit loosely by design.

Layering for real British weather

Warmth comes from trapped air between layers rather than one thick coat. A base layer, a fleece or knit, and a wind-blocking outer layer will keep you warmer on a wet, windy day than a single heavy jacket, and you can take a layer off when you go inside. See our thermals and base layers and men's hoodies and sweatshirts for the layers underneath.

Caring for your jacket

• Follow the care label on each jacket, and wash outerwear less often than everyday clothes. Spot-clean marks and air it between wears.
• Skip fabric conditioner on fleece, sherpa and water-repellent fabrics, as it flattens the pile and reduces water resistance.
• Close all zips and fastenings before washing, and dry away from direct heat to protect padding and linings.
• Store puffers loosely rather than compressed so the fill keeps its loft.

Common questions

What is the warmest type of men's jacket here?

The quilted and hooded puffer jackets are the warmest, followed by the sherpa-lined and padded reversible jackets. For very cold days, wear a fleece or base layer underneath.

Are these men's jackets waterproof?

Most are water-resistant or not rated for rain rather than fully waterproof. Where a jacket is waterproof or windproof, the product page says so. For sustained rain, choose a jacket described as waterproof.

What is a chore jacket?

A chore jacket is a boxy workwear jacket in sturdy cotton canvas or ripstop, usually with patch pockets. It is worn as an autumn jacket over a T-shirt or as a layer over a jumper.

Do you sell changing robes for wild swimming?

Yes. This collection includes hooded changing robes and a changing jacket designed for warming up and getting changed outdoors after swimming or surfing.

Finish the look with a winter hat and warm socks, or browse the full men's fashion range.