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(in the days before central heating, heavier wools such as oz. were used in suits; now they are used mainly in overcoats and topcoats.) other materials are used sometimes, either alone or blended with wool, such as cashmere . [ ] silk alone or blended with wool is sometimes used. synthetic materials,
carried over to informalwear, but is now rare. vents[ edit ] a vent is a slit in the bottom rear (the "tail") of the jacket. originally, vents were a sporting option, designed to make riding easier, so are traditional on hacking jackets, formal coats such as a morning coat , and, for practicality, overcoats...
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