Klepper (coat)
The first Klepper coat was created in 1920. The Rosenheim master tailor Johann Klepper developed an absolutely waterproof, rubber-coated cotton coat. A special coating process for the rubber layer ensured that it was impermeable to water and also guaranteed high tear and abrasion resistance. Thanks to its construction, the jacket was still air-permeable. With his invention weighing only 780 grams, Johann Klepper created a feather-light piece of clothing that was easy to transport when rolled up.
In addition to the Wehrmacht and Reichsbahn , the Gestapo also wore Klepper's coats, which earned them the popular nickname “Gestapo coat”.
The coat was successful for a long time, it was manufactured in various model shapes until 1969. This included the "Rillo ventilation" as well as the "Atmos lining" - both were patented in 1949 . The material of the coat also changed over time. In 1967 a special fabric called " Ridi-lac " was used for the first time. Its double-sided lacquer coating and a silicone impregnation ensure the water-repellent surface. Until 1969, the Klepper coat was further developed and varied as an "Evergreen".
Between 1979 and 1988, the weatherproof coat again enjoyed great popularity. The limited edition model also experienced a renaissance in 1997 with “Rillo ventilation”.
The Kleppermantel is no longer produced in its original form. The Klepper brand has been part of the textile mail order company Walbusch Walter Busch GmbH & Co. KG since 2003 .
