Basic Vest
Description
Our Basic Vest is a standard and versatile piece with many applications. This Vest adds a lot of warmth if you need it, but opened up in front and worn without a jacket it is cool and light and very nice at room temperature.
- Two generously sized, zippered front pockets. You can use these pockets for hands or cargo or cell phone, wallet, keys and other vital equipment. The zipper is very secure and opens to the rear (toward the bottom)
- Full-closure front, secured by Slot Buttons. The Buttons enable closure of the Vest all the way to the Shirt Collar, so you can fully insulate the chest area.
- The back of the Vest, at waist-level, can be tightened with an elasticized band and a button on each side.
- In size Large, the Basic Vest weighs about 1 pound, 12 ounces (800 grams). In MidWeight Fabric, a size Large will weigh about 1 pound, 4 ounces (560 grams)
Our Basic Vest will perform very well in the field, but is also entirely appropriate in many other settings, and will add quite a bit of warmth and wind resistance with negligible bulk.
The Basic Vest can be worn either under or over some of our other pieces, such as under the All-Around Jacket or the ShirtJac. If you are wearing the vest over the CPO, size up.
Model is 5'11" (178 cm), 175 lbs (82 kg), and is wearing size Medium.
Size Chart for Basic Vest
16 April 2025 --- Ralph
Features
Slot Buttons
Slot Buttons are more secure than any other type of button we are aware of. They have two slots through which an ultra-strong strip of nylon ribbon is threaded. The nylon ribbon is very securely sewn to the garment using Mil-Spec Anefil Nylon water-resistant thread.The Slot Button design results in an extremely well-anchored Button.
Slot Buttons
Slot Buttons are more secure than any other type of button we are aware of. They have two slots through which an ultra-strong strip of nylon ribbon is threaded. The nylon ribbon is very securely sewn to the garment using Mil-Spec Anefil Nylon water-resistant thread.The Slot Button design results in an extremely well-anchored Button.
Our Fabric
Our 100% American, 100% Wool Fabrics, made from 100% WeatherWool Certified Fine Wool, are the foundation of our company. Making our own Fabric is time-consuming, difficult and expensive. But for us, there is no other way.
FullWeight WeatherWool
Our Full-Weight Fabric is the foundation of WeatherWool. It was the first Fabric we developed and remains our flagship product. Produced on a Jacquard loom, it is a three-dimensional weave that helps insulate far better than normal flat-weave wool fabrics. Our Full-Weight Fabric is our warmest Fabric. Our Full Weight Fabric is 20 ounces per square yard compared to our MidWeigth fabric, which is 14 ounces per square yard for comparison between the two.
FullWeight WeatherWool
Our Full-Weight Fabric is the foundation of WeatherWool. It was the first Fabric we developed and remains our flagship product. Produced on a Jacquard loom, it is a three-dimensional weave that helps insulate far better than normal flat-weave wool fabrics. Our Full-Weight Fabric is our warmest Fabric. Our Full Weight Fabric is 20 ounces per square yard compared to our MidWeigth fabric, which is 14 ounces per square yard for comparison between the two.
MidWeight WeatherWool
Our MidWeight Fabric is the same as our flagship FullWeight Fabric but 30% lighter, making it ideal for those who engage in more activity—and endurance-based activities or simply need less warmth. Like our FullWeight, it's produced on a Jacquard loom, which gives the Fabric a three-dimensional weave that helps insulate far better than regular flat-weave wool fabrics.
MidWeight WeatherWool
Our MidWeight Fabric is the same as our flagship FullWeight Fabric but 30% lighter, making it ideal for those who engage in more activity—and endurance-based activities or simply need less warmth. Like our FullWeight, it's produced on a Jacquard loom, which gives the Fabric a three-dimensional weave that helps insulate far better than regular flat-weave wool fabrics.
FAQ
Where is it made?
All of our products are 100% made in the USA using 100% American-made wool and materials. We pay American citizens to make all of our garments. See more.
Is WeatherWool in retail stores?
No, it is only available directly through this Website.
What are your garments designed for?
We set out to make the best All-Purpose outerwear possible and we take that "ALL" part seriously. While some items may be better then others for specific needs we like to think we have the perfect garment for anything you do outside regardless if it is in the serving in military, hunting, camping, city, country, work or worship.
Why is it so expensive?
We never cut a single corner at any step. We make our own fabric, from the best wool in the USA. There are over 45 steps in making our fabric alone. We use the highest quality materials made in the USA. We have owner operated customer service on call to serve you and offer free shipping in USA and Canada as well as hassle free returns.
Is WeatherWool Merino Wool?
Not exactly. Merino is great wool and has been very well marketed over the years but pure merino alone is not actually suitable for us.
We select our wool based on a number of characteristics including micron, strength, length, and comfort factor. With the help of our advisor Bob Padula we have determined the perfect recipe for our goals. Thanks to modern equipment we can test all the wool before we buy it and that wool is primarily coming from Rambouillet and Targhee breeds.
How do you clean WeatherWool
Short answer, you almost never need to. It's self cleaning. We've had garments we've worn for 7 years that have never been cleaned other then some rain.
However, things happen. If a lukewarm bath and dry flat doesn't do the trick, you can try wool-cleaner. Our full cleaning page is here.
Can bugs bite through your fabric?
We have not heard of any that can.
What is your customer service policy?
Our customers will be taken care of.
Full Customer Service policy can be found here.
Shipping
No Risk Returns
No-Risk Testing / No-Risk Policy ... We can't have anyone unhappy!.
Free Shipping USA and Canada
We offer free shipping in the USA and Canada.
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About us
Founders / Owners
WeatherWool was founded in 2009 by Ralph and Debby DiMeo. Together with their children and a few friends they maintain 100% ownership of the company. Their full story can be read here.
Direct Connection To The Source
We make our own Fabric, starting with raw wool carefully and specifically selected from a small group of ranches in the USA that meet our certification standards. This isn't no stock photo. We're actually out there during shearing sampling wool and sharing stoies and good times with the ranchers and their families.
The Best We Can Figure Out
While most companies decide a price point, and reverse engineer a garment to meet that retail price, WeatherWool does the opposite. We make the best garment we can figure out how to make at every decision we face.Although our garments seem pricey to some our profit margins are below average and you're getting more value for your money and assurance that you're getting some of the best wool in the world.