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Sizing on Swedish Military coats (“livpäls”, “militärpäls”)

octopus_luke

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Hello!

Wondering if anyone has experience with these? They have numbered sizing 1-4. An online seller with a size 3 says it’s an equivalent to a regular medium, but I find that hard to believe…

Thanks!
 

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torfjord

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I have one of those but in the olive drab version. Unfortunately I can’t help with sizing though I would guess that the higher the number the bigger the size. I can’t find a size tag in mine. There is something that looks a “2” stamped on it and it has a P2P of 25 inches. So could be a size 2 but I’m not sure. Go by the sellers measurements. These are very utilitarian in their sizing I believe, meant to have a generous size so you can fit a lot of layers underneath.
My chest size is 39.5 and I could for sure rock a much smaller one, but the one I have works as well imo.
It is the best winter gear that I have ever had. Similar in warmth to a thick goose down parka.
 

octopus_luke

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I have one of those but in the olive drab version. Unfortunately I can’t help with sizing though I would guess that the higher the number the bigger the size. I can’t find a size tag in mine. There is something that looks a “2” stamped on it and it has a P2P of 25 inches. So could be a size 2 but I’m not sure. Go by the sellers measurements. These are very utilitarian in their sizing I believe, meant to have a generous size so you can fit a lot of layers underneath.
My chest size is 39.5 and I could for sure rock a much smaller one, but the one I have works as well imo.
It is the best winter gear that I have ever had. Similar in warmth to a thick goose down parka.
Thanks a bunch, @torfjord! Any recommendation on how to potentially clean one of these? The one I am looking at grabbing has a couple of markings.
 

torfjord

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Thanks a bunch, @torfjord! Any recommendation on how to potentially clean one of these? The one I am looking at grabbing has a couple of markings.

I have not cleaned mine but if I had to I would probably just try to hand wash it and rub some mild detergent on the spot and see if that helps. I would not throw it in the machine. Since you can’t re-moisturise the sheepskin lining I would be too afraid to potentially dry it out.
 

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