The Drench Coat
Introducing the world’s first trench coat life jacket. Designed for a London going underwater.
London has always dressed for the weather. And by 2050, a third of the city faces regular flooding. So we took the city’s most iconic garment and made it buoyant. The Drench Coat is a fully functional trench coat with an integrated inflation system. High fashion for high waters.
See The Drench Coat in Action
Inflation Collar
A continuous inflatable ring integrated into the collar stand. Deploys in under three seconds. Supports the head above water on deployment.
A secondary buoyancy chamber at the waist. Maintains upright orientation in flood water. Sits flat against the body when deflated.
Waist Ring
Manual pull-cord activation. Single motion. CO2 canister deployment. Replaceable cartridge system. Compatible with standard marine safety canisters.
Trigger Mechanism
Integrated rescue whistle at the lapel. ISO 12402 compliant signal frequency. Because a flooded city is a loud one.
Whistle
The need for The Drench Coat is real.
The map on the left shows London today. The one on the right shows London in 2050, based on Environment Agency projections. Without serious action, rising seas and heavier rainfall could put 1.4 million people at risk of flooding.
Want London to stay above water?
These are the organizations you can get involved with today
London Wildelife Trust
Frontline defenders of London's natural flood barriers, restoring the city's wetlands and re-wilding areas around the River Lea and the Thames
Groundwork London
Working with London’s most valuable urban “basins” to create “Climate Safe Rooms” and sustainable urban drainage systems.
Friends of the Earth
Putting much-needed political pressure on the Mayor of London and local councils to fast-track the city’s climate infrastructure.