Did you know that the Duffle coat is originally from Belgium?

The Duffle coat dates from the Middle Ages and originates from Duffel, near Mechelen. This coat, made from thick woollen cloth, lined at the shoulders with two large patch pockets, features a large hood and special fasteners.  It is named for the material it is made from, duffle, which is derived from Duffel, a small town in Belgium from where the material originates.