English Rainwear Types: Cagoule

Figure 1.--This 5-year old British boy wears a very short cagoule. Notice the velcro closure pouch on his chest that the cagoule can roll up into. Note the canal and barges in the background.
A cagoule can be rolled up into a very compact package and carried in a bag or pocket. It was was invented by Noel Bibby of Peter Storm Ltd. (early-1960s). It has an integral hood, elasticated or drawstring cuffs, and a few poppers or a short zip at the neck. It does not open fully at the front and must be pulled on over the head. In some versions, when rolled up, the hood or front pocket cleverly doubles as a bag into which the rest of the coat is pushed. It became very popular in the United Kingdom during the 1970s. The foldable cagoule is also referred to as a Pack-a-Mac (or pacamac, etc.). It was a useful garment to be carried by children involved in outdoor activities because it was light and easy tio carry. And in England the weather can change very quickly. If it was shorter, the cagoule might be considered a light anorak.





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