{"product_id":"60s-british-vintage-blue-ventile-smock-size-large-blacks-of-greenock","title":"［~60's］British Vintage Blue Ventile Smock Size.LARGE \"Blacks Of Greenock\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn estimated 1960s Blacks Of Greenock blue Ventile smock, made in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA special arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those drawn to British vintage, Blacks Of Greenock is a name that carries weight—an established British outdoor outfitter whose reputation precedes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1861 on the banks of the River Clyde in southwestern Scotland, the brand has endured across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday Blacks Of Greenock manufactures tents exclusively. Smocks and similar garments are no longer produced, making vintage examples increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong Blacks Of Greenock smocks, those constructed from Ventile—the fabric most sought after—are particularly scarce. This piece represents the kind of specimen that surfaces rarely, if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVentile is a 100% cotton fabric woven from some of the world's longest staple fibres at an extraordinarily high density.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been called the Rolls-Royce of cotton cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts history runs deep. During the Second World War, Ventile was developed by British textile manufacturers in Lancashire for military use.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen pilots were forced down into the sea, the difference was measurable: ordinary garments granted only minutes of survival; those lined with Ventile extended that window to more than twenty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe reason lies in Ventile's defining properties: water resistance, windproofing, and breathability.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause the fibres are woven at such density that water molecules cannot pass between them, the fabric sheds water entirely. It resists even strong wind penetration at the fibre level. Yet body heat and moisture vapour escape freely through the cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVentile exists in an altogether different category from ordinary cotton. The labour invested in its creation commands a price to match, one entirely incommensurate with standard cotton cloth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarments constructed from this fabric reflect that investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA piece built from such material naturally carries corresponding rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlacks Of Greenock smocks appear in basic colours—forest green, beige—but this royal blue is uncommon. Pieces of this colour, in this condition, from this era, emerge in the market seldom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe collar features a half-zip fastening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is fitted with three flapped pockets. Drawcords at the neck and waist allow the wearer to adjust the silhouette, lending the piece a two-way versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw the cords tight or leave them loose—the smock adapts to preference and mood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shoulders employ a raglan sleeve construction, uncommon in smocks. Even when worn oversized, the fabric drapes naturally along the shoulder line, preserving clean proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize marked LARGE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sleeves run short, making this piece accessible to smaller frames. It suits both true sizing and oversized wear equally well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe piece carries the markers of time and use: fading, wear at stress points, fabric callusing, small openings, and evidence of a sleeve alteration. No damage prevents wearing. This remains a garment, not merely an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those committed to vintage smocks, Blacks Of Greenock is unavoidable—a pillar of the form. When Ventile is involved, scarcity deepens considerably.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe price reflects the condition and its rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether adopted into regular rotation or preserved as a collection piece, this smock merits both roles equally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePieces of this specificity pass through the shop infrequently. If you have searched for it, this is the moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43149745160370,"sku":"J0511","price":79800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/084DC84B-2C53-45AD-8331-D13CF9BDF858-1358-0000030B663EC3E4.jpg?v=1688398140","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/60s-british-vintage-blue-ventile-smock-large-blacks-of-greenock","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}