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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Reader Question: Schoffel?

A reader question:

Hi Muffy,

May I ask you and the readers a question regarding a staple of U.K. countrywear, the fleece gilet. Schoffel is the most popular brand and Cordings do sell the Schoffel ones in a variety of colours.

They are extremely popular over here and are very versatile being worn over anything from a shirt or shirt and sweater and as a mid layer under outer coats in cooler weather most often field coats. Especially popular in the shooting field.

I have never seen mention of them on the site or seen pictures of yourself or others wearing one which surprises me as it seems to me that it would fit in well with the SWNE ethos. I would be interested to hear the readers thoughts.

Best wishes

3 comments:

  1. I got one. Frankly disappointing , and made in China to boot.

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  2. Interesting as all mine are made in Ukraine as are my shooting partners

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  3. What exactly are you shooting?

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