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Pakamac
Pakamac
Year: 1953
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Item #: 1089
everyone needs a Pakamac. Gents models from 17/6 - Ladies models from 10/6 ...but make sure it is a Pakamac. The original "Raincoat in your pocket"...
Source: Picture Post. May 16, 1953

Comment by: Hugh on 3rd August 2019 at 18:11

Well done Susan and Beverley for keeping nylon macks in the public consciousness. If only we were geographically closer, we could go on a wonderful mackintosh walk together.

Comment by: Beverly mr on 1st August 2019 at 21:13

just had few days by sea. Tues day windy with lot of showers. So had day in nylon mackintosh with hood up. Kept mackintosh on with hood up including sunny periods.

Comment by: Susan on 1st August 2019 at 15:31

I don't know Hugh, there have been some lovely downpours lately. I spent a lovely full day out last week, in heavy rain, wearing one of my Genuine Pakamac Plastic Raincoats all the time, shopping. The rest of the time, I've never been without one of my beloved navy blue nylon macs, just in case.

Comment by: Hugh on 31st July 2019 at 10:01

It seems that posts on here, like the weather, have been running dry, of late. Let's hope the recent change brings out the mackintoshes.

Comment by: Beverly mr on 10th July 2019 at 08:23

starting the day wearing my red nylon mackintosh as a house coat. Nothing over it if fam come down not going to worry this is my house.

Comment by: Beverly mr on 9th July 2019 at 08:11

Having a bit of time in my yellow plastic mackintosh while family in bed.have house coat over mackintosh in case fam come down. In a while will do my ironing in my bedroom then can get house coat off and work in just my mackintosh and bra.

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 8th July 2019 at 15:53

Any time, Hugh. Rainwear enthusiasts, and Pakamac enthusiasts in particular, deserve the best, and ONLY the best.

Comment by: Hugh on 5th July 2019 at 09:30

Ah, poetry, and in my honour too. Thank you, Brian.

Comment by: Beverly mr on 5th July 2019 at 08:28

well done . I have family with me a present. However when alone i always start the day in mackintosh. Always wearing a mackintosh when viewing this or any rainwear page. Beverly

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 4th July 2019 at 20:00

Good for you!
Mac-clad Hugh,
In your navy blue!

Comment by: Hugh on 3rd July 2019 at 15:11

Well the weather, of late, has not been great for the likes of us discerning gentlemen, keen to don a mackintosh at the slightest hint of rain.

I'm sure that others amongst you adapt to this by dressing at home. I, for one, am writing this, at my desk, enveloped in a navy blue nylon mackintosh.

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 28th June 2019 at 21:41

Me too. I have three wardrobes in the bedroom, and all of them hangers, chockers full of plastic or nylon macs. Again, no better way to start the day.

Comment by: Beverly mr on 28th June 2019 at 08:36

I have 2 plastic mackintoshes hanging on outside of my wardrope. So they are first thing i see when i wake. Is good way to start my day.

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 25th June 2019 at 22:15

Rainwear beats football any day.

Comment by: Beverly mr on 25th June 2019 at 08:46

It is the people that do not love mackintoshes that are hard to understand. Raining here going out soon mackintosh will be worn even if becomes dry. Beverly.

Comment by: Brian Humnphries on 24th June 2019 at 11:11

Susan, me too. I am a rainwear enthusiast/fetishist/pervert(?)/hopeless case, but I wouldn't be anything else. We're all in this together. Love to you all!!

Comment by: Old friend on 22nd June 2019 at 04:38

Hi Susan yes that photo is the best I have ever seen it's been a big part of my life thank you for it.

Comment by: Susan on 21st June 2019 at 07:18

After all these years of wearing plastic macs, I still can't comprehend just how much they have dominated my life. When it comes to Genuine Pakamac Plastic Raincoats though, they completely eclipse any other type of plastic mac, in my opinion. It's no surprise therefore, that I am sitting here wearing two of my men's Genuine Pakamac Plastic Raincoats and it's not even 7 am. I'm just a hopeless case.

PVC-U-LIKE is a wonderful resource along with their sister fashion rainwear site, that Brian refers to. The plastic mac that Old Friend refers to came from there and is indeed one of my favourite plastic macs of all time. I still wear it now again and I feel wonderful in it.

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 5th June 2019 at 19:10

PVC-U-Like, and their associated company, Fashion Rainwear. Just try their zip-up cagoules. Once you have bought one, you will want MORE AND MORE of them, no kidding. Best waterproof wishes to you all.

Comment by: Chad on 4th June 2019 at 02:44

I did a quick look on line and that company is PVC-U-Like if that helps

Comment by: Beverly mr on 31st May 2019 at 08:11

how do i contact the firm in brackly please.

Comment by: Nicholas Green on 30th May 2019 at 10:37

did you KNOW `THAT YOU STILL CAN GET THE OLD 1950/1990'S
PLASTIC MAC FROM THIS FIRM IN BRACKLEY FOR THEY MAKE ALSO
EVERY THING IN PLASTIC FROM DREESES TO PLASTIC MACS AND RAIN CAPES

Comment by: Old friend on 27th May 2019 at 12:14

Hi Susan yes I still look at your photos the one with you sitting crossed leg in the transparent plastic mac has had a big effect on me thank you all the best

Comment by: Susan on 20th May 2019 at 22:58

I was wondering if anyone here saw a particular men's Genuine Pakamac Plastic Raincoat for sale on eBay, a couple of months ago, that had a less than flattering description alluding to the type of person who might be tempted to buy the mac, let alone wear it? I must admit that even I was surprised.

Basically, the description played upon the stereotype of the sort of guy who wanted to wear a plastic mac. I would have said that it was a stereotype I grew up hearing in the 1960s, not something from the 2010s. It referred to the type of guy who wanted to go out naked, only wearing a plastic mac, seeking sensual fun. Someone who struggled with such desires and was unable to resist the allure of a plastic mac. A stereotype that has probably caused the stigma amongst so many guys, who would never want to be seen in public wearing a plastic mac.

I honestly don't know if it was a joke but I wonder if it backfired and put lots of bidders off.

Why do I ask this? Well, because intriguingly it didn't put me off and I won the auction with little difficulty. I received the plastic Pakamac promptly after the auction ended and was incredibly pleased with it. The garment was a credit to the seller. It has become one of my favourite plastic raincoats. It has pride of place hanging on the back of my bedroom door.

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 20th May 2019 at 19:30

Lovely comment, Susan, as always. Indeed we know who we are, and what a wonderful community this is. Have a lovely waterproof week, Susan, and everyone here.

Comment by: Hugh on 20th May 2019 at 14:57

Sitting in my bay window, which over-looks the towns main thoroughfare, on an over-cast and drizzly morning. such as today. I am constantly disappointed at the distinct lack of any real rain wear being worn. Are all plastic and nylon mackintosh wearers contained within, and limited to, members of this site, I wonder?

Comment by: Susan on 17th May 2019 at 08:15

Thank you Beverly, it's lovely to be appreciated. It's important for me to be seen in public as I want to be seen, especially wearing the macs that I adore. It's also so lovely to have made so many friends here and to have developed relationships that I treasure. You know who you are.

Comment by: Hugh on 13th May 2019 at 17:51

Wow, Brian, I had no idea that M&S still did pakamacs. I have one or two nylon ones, I think dating back to the seventies.

Comment by: Brian Humphries on 12th May 2019 at 22:25

I have bought 4 Pakamacs this week-is this a record? From Marks and Spencer, e-bay and Rainmac Trader. One cannot keep such extravagance to oneself. Have a good waterproof week, all of you, especially Susan.

Comment by: Hugh on 8th May 2019 at 10:29

Thank you Brian. I was, in fact, referring to the idea of a pakamac wearers society, and for the gathering of like-minded people, together in one location. Just imagine the rustling and swishing.