Five-Pocket Vest
Description
18 September 2025 --- Ralph
The Five-Pocket Vest is a new piece for us ... first production run completed 17 September!
As of right now, the Five-Pocket Vest is offered only in our 100% Wool Denim, in the Charcoal color. We expect to offer this Vest in several other colors/Fabrics eventually.
(Very few are aware that Denim is a way of weaving ... Denim is not a fabric. We seem to be the only American source for 100% Wool Denim. No cotton, no synthetic, nothing but 100% WeatherWool Certified Fine Wool in our Denim. Please visit our Denim Page for more info.)
The Five-Pocket Vest is very much a crossover piece. It will handle serious physical work, but it also looks natural with a dressy shirt and a tie. It's cool enough for typical indoor temps but warm enough that some people will find it sufficient for temps below freezing.
The Five-Pocket has five pockets:
- Chest pocket is an open-top (drop pocket) that will do a good job of holding a large cell phone
- Handwarmer pockets on each side are generously sized
- Inner zippered pockets on each side are large enough to secure a big cell phone
Mostly, we don't use liners in our garments. But we made an exception here because we wanted the inner zippered pockets but didn't want stitching showing on the outside of the Vest ... and because the Heritage Fabric we used for the inner lining will add substantial wind resistance, but at the same time will feel cool to the touch in warm weather because the our Heritage Fabric is 100% worsted yarn while the Denim outer is 100% woolen yarn.
(All our yarns are 100% WOOL! But woolen-spun yarns are chubby and fuzzy while worsted yarns and skinny and slick. Confusing terminology, I know. There is some explanation on our Spinning Page.)
Like all our Fabrics, both the Denim and the LightWeight are made with 100% WeatherWool Certified Fine Wool. This means the fiber used for the inside and outside of the Vest is the same.
We'll get some pro-level photos on the website soon. For now, Ralph's cellphone photos will work well enough.
ABOVE: The Center-Front is secured by our usual Slot Buttons
BELOW: Back of Vest
ABOVE: Collar up. Left front with Drop Pocket
BELOW: Right side handwarmer pocket (same pocket on left side)
ABOVE: Inside Left Pocket is mirrored on the right side
BELOW: Collar up on left side and down on right side
BELOW: With top button fastened and the Collar raised, the neck gets a lot of protection
The Five-Pocket Vest can be worn in combination with some of our other pieces ... usually as an under layer, but possibly over the top.
Size Chart for Five-Pocket Vest
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.
Denim WeatherWool
Denim is a high abrasion—and tear-resistant weave, making it a staple in workwear. Instead of using cotton, we produce our Denim from 100% WeatherWool-certified Wool. You'll find our Denim to be much softer and cozier than traditional cotton denim.
Denim WeatherWool
Denim is a high abrasion—and tear-resistant weave, making it a staple in workwear. Instead of using cotton, we produce our Denim from 100% WeatherWool-certified Wool. You'll find our Denim to be much softer and cozier than traditional cotton denim.
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.
Call 24/7 Anytime
1 (831) 704- 1776 (831-July 4th 1776)
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.
