Didriksons - Raincoat for women - Leya Padded Parka - Deep Green

The Leya by Didriksons is a padded, sporty parka with many functional details for everyday use. It is fully windproof and waterproof with taped seams, and has a relaxed fit with a straight silhouette. The waist is adjustable and there are slits on the sides for increased mobility. Leya has a fixed, adjustable hood and a full-length two-way front zip with a protective storm flap. Easy to fold up the sleeve for a shorter sleeve length. A warming fleece mesh is added on the inside, at the back. It has two buttoned front pockets with side openings, and a zipped chest pocket. Inside the right front pocket is a reflective strap to fold out as needed. The padding is made from recycled fibres and the lining has been dyed using a solution dyeing technique. This technique reduces water, energy and chemical consumption during production. PFC-free water-repellent finish.

Didriksons started in 1913 in Grundsund, Sweden. The Didriksons company started making waterproof jackets for fishermen that would protect them from the cold, wet and rough conditions on Swedish waters. At the time, more fishermen died from hypothermia than from drowning. The very first coats were nothing more than pieces of fabric that were coated several times with layers of (linseed) oil using a brush. After this the 'oilskins' were hung out to dry. When these had dried sufficiently the fishermen could wear them in the cold and wetness on the water. The fishermen spontaneously stayed dry and warm and soon the demand for these early Didriksons 'raincoats' increased rapidly.