In an ideal world we would have one of each (Kensington and Chelsea) and we would be very happy if all of our customers agreed with this sentiment. As with the Kensington, do not get taken in by the Chelsea's chic appearance. Like all Baleno coats the Chelsea is fully waterproof and created from a hard-wearing material. The Chelsea is tapered for fit. Material is soft to the touch and the coat benefits from full inner-lining and a moleskin-lined collar.
Length: Medium length.
Hood: Yes, with drawstring. Detachable via press studs. Also adjustable via strap and velcro on hood top.
Cuffs:Edged with faux-moleskin and adjustable via two press studs.
Seams: Taped.
Main Zips: One "chunky" zip (we like) for closing against the weather (protected by a material flap) and a second, smaller zip, for adding an optional fleece or gilet. The main zip ends approx. 29cm from the hem.
Pockets: Outer pockets have covering flaps and press studs to keep contents dry and secure. Inside the coat there is a single mesh open-pocket - handy for your phone or keys.
Press studs: Strong studs, spaced 11cm apart, that continue the length of the coat until about 17cm>from the hem.
Baleno Kensington is 120cm from base of collar to hem.
Baleno Chelsea is 98cm from base of collar to hem.
Sizing is reasonably true on the Chelsea we feel.
Why not grab a tape measure and compare to a coat that fits you well from your wardrobe. With your coat laid flat measure across the front a couple of inches below the armpit to the same place on the other side.
Size 8: 49cm
Size 10: 52cm
Size 12: 55cm
Size 14: 58cm
Size 16: 61cm
We will always swap a coat for a different size. Why not order two coats and return one? We really do not mind.
Handy tip: I ordered my first Baleno from abroad as it was £20 cheaper. I did not even realise I was buying from abroad and was fooled by a small Union Jack! This turned out not to be such a great idea. The site suggested 7-8 days for delivery and this turned out to be around 20 days. And then i needed to change it for a new size as it came up small for me. So another couple of weeks to get it back and and more to get the next size up. Not only that, I lost more than £20 having to pay cross-border return costs. The whole adventure was around six weeks and was rather stressful.
Sites advertising on Google and sending from abroad: Waveinn (Spain) | Pecheur (France)
This is a swift and intense test for presenting as a swift video. I have sprayed Baleno Kensington, Livingstone and Chelsea coats for over 5 minutes with a hose and all have remained dry. Julian Patrick, Longcoats.
Can I wash my coat and will it stay waterproof? The honest answer courtesy of Thomas from Baleno!?
"Yes, if the care instructions are followed. The care label can be found on the left lower inside of the coat. NO fabric softener and NO tumble drying as they can dissolve the taping and dry out the laminations. The lamination will become brittle and porous and will start leaking.
Same story with other taped and laminated coats all over the world.
Best is to brush dirt off rather than washing the coat.
People are much too-clean you know. It’s all in the head.
We never wash our dogs with soap, yet their fur is healthy, shiny and not smelly.
But they love a good brush from time to time".
Well said Thomas!
