Q: Please does the coat have a two-way zip? (Useful for in and out of vehicles)
A: Yes, it does have a two-way zip.
Q: Please is this coat cut like an Alpha M65 jacket (in my opinion one of the most successfully functional of garments)? Is it an "A" cut like an M65, or straight, or tapered like a "slimfit"?
A: It tapers very slightly. For example, the size XS measures approx 24" across the front armpit-to-armpit and just 23" across the very bottom hem.
Q: Does the green have the orange lining?
A: No, it's the MA1 jacket that has an orange lining.
Q: how do you detatch the fur collar
A: It's just fastened on by press-studs.
Q: What is the sleeve length on the Large size jacket please?
A: The length of the seam from the armpit to the cuff on the large jacket is approximately 52cm.
Q: Is this the 50th anniversary special etd parka and does it come with an orange lining.
A: No, this isn't the 50th anniversary edition and it doesn't have an orange lining.
Q: Could you please give me the width of the bottom of the parka where it sits on the hips in a size small
A: The very bottom of the parka measures approx 118cm all round.
Q: Could you please let me know the hem's width of the jacket laid flat (medium size)?
A: The width of the hem straight across measures approximately 25".
Q: Is this a unisex coat?
A: Yes it is.
Q: Hi, might seem a strange question but approximately how much does jacket weigh?
A: This weighs approximately 1.56KG.
Q: could you tell me what the length of this coat is please, what is full length is in actual measurements.
A: When measured from the top of the zip to the bottom of the hem on a size medium, it is approximately 33".
Q: Can you give me the measurements for a size MEDIUM please, Thanks
A: The medium size measures approximately 25" armpit to armpit and from the top of the collar to the bottom of the hem measures 34". The sleeve length from armpit to cuff is 21".
Q: Are you able to supply the N-3B Parka in a size to fit me - 54inch chest, height 6foot?
A: Sorry, the biggest size we stock is a 2XL which is only suitable up to a chest size of 48".
Q: what is length of XL and 2XL
A: Measuring from the shoulder to the bottom, the length measures approximately as follows: Large = 80cm, XL = 83cm, XXL = 86cm.
Q: IS THE HOOD REMOVABLE?
A: No.
Q: Can you supply me with just a replacment fur trim for the n3b parka please? PS our jack russell's on his final warning!
A: Sorry, we do not supply the fur trim on its own.
Q: Is this a proper Alpha N3B and is it the best Alpha N3B in terms of quality and warmth? Also, are there any other versions, since I have seen some advertised with a cotton outer shell etc, is this nylon shell?
A: This is a genuine alpha N3B and is the only type we sell. It does have a nylon shell.
Q: Is the fur trim on the nb 3 parka real fur or synthetic?
A: It is synthetic.
Q: Is the coat waterproof?
A: Not 100% waterproof, but it is pretty water-repellent.
Q: Can you give me the outside measurements of the XS and S sizes.
A: XS = sleeve 21", overall length = 28", armpit-to-armpit= 23". Small = sleeve 21", overall length = 29", armpit-to-armpit= 24".
Q: What shade of brown is it?
A: It is a mid-tone brown. Alpha themselves refer to is as "chocolate".
Q: I have lost the cayote fur collar from my Parka can I get a replacement
A: Sorry, we do not sell the fur collars separately.
Q: What is synthetic mouton
A: Mouton is sheepskin that has been processed to resemble another fur, especially seal or beaver. This is a synthetic version on this jacket.