THE BALMACAAN

Our Balmacaan is a coat-for-all-seasons, made with nature’s outerwear - breathable Lambswool. This relaxed piece is a true Scottish icon and a fabric masterpiece, designed to be worn with absolutely anything.

The first Balmacaan Coat was created in the 1880s for a country estate near our Scottish weaving mill. Our up-to-date version is woven from UK-made wool yarn, and will carry you effortlessly from winter into Spring and beyond.

Johnstons of Elgin’s Men's Balmacaan Wool Coat in Bracken on model on a white background TD000423RU7390

THE STORY OF THE BALMACAAN

 

What is a Balmacaan Coat? Traditionally this was a men’s overcoat, a loose-fitting, single-breasted design made with rough woollen cloth. The first Balmacaans were made in the 1800s as a more structured alternative to a ‘wrap’ or ‘plaid’ shawls worn by many at the time.

 

The Balmacaan’s raglan sleeve shape reduces the risk of water penetrating the shoulder. A Balmacaan, usually made of Tweed or Gaberdine, is named after a former estate in Inverness, Scotland, around 60 miles from our Elgin weaving mill.

STYLE WITH

THE LINING

 

The Balmacaan Coat is half lined with TENCEL Luxe – a fibre made with natural wood pulp from sustainably managed resources. TENCEL Luxe is smooth and luxurious with a fluid drape. The fibre is manufactured in a closed-loop process and is compostable and biodegradable, returning to nature at the end of its life.

 

THE BUTTON

 

Our Johnstons of Elgin branded buttons are made from natural buffalo horn and will decompose naturally when
disposed of at the end of their life.

 

THE THREAD

 

The thread used to tailor our
Balmacaan Coat is sourced and manufactured in compliance with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Restricted Substances List.

CARING FOR YOUR COAT

  • We recommend dry cleaning The Balmacaan Coat for the best results.
  • Shake and hang to remove dust particles.
  • Gently spot-clean any marks or stains.
  • Air dry The Balmacaan Coat outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, depending on weather conditions. If your coat becomes very damp, dry it flat so it doesn’t lose shape. Never tumble dry The Balmacaan Coat.