Rare vintage 1960s RefrigiWear insulated work jacket featuring the early "Inwood, New York" woven brand label. Built for extreme cold storage environments, this heavy-duty coat features a plush sherpa-style faux fur collar, snap-front closure, ribbed storm cuffs, cinched elastic waist back, and multi-pocket front detail with branded grid snaps.
Has an authentic heavily distressed workwear look with visible paint/oil marks and patina on the sleeve and body, adding genuine industrial vintage character.
Brand Trivia & History:
Founded in 1954 in New York City by Myron Breakstone and Mortimer Malden, RefrigiWear was created to keep cold-storage and meatpacking workers warm without heavy wool bulk. In 1965, a journalist famously tested RefrigiWear gear in a quick-freeze room at -60°F for an hour and stayed warm. The brand eventually gained a massive cult fashion following in Europe.
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition with heavy distressing, surface staining, and paint/oil marks from genuine industrial use. All snaps and structural elements are fully functional.
Approximate Measurements (inches):
Chest (pit to pit x 2): 48"
Waist: 46"
Sleeve: 26.5"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20"
Collar to Hem: 34.5"

Fits like a Men's Large / XL (please check measurements against a favorite coat for exact fit).