Help Dating London Fog Coat

[Carma]

I purchased this coat at a thrift store and have researched everywhere to try to find one similar to see how old it is with no luck. The label says it is made of Dacron which tells me around 1954 but all the pics I see of those in that time frame have buttons and a belt, not snaps and no belt. It looks more of a military style, to me. The pockets have snaps on the outside but don't actually snap. The beautiful green fleece type lining is sewn in, not removable. There was not a size label but by the fit, it would be a small or XS. Seems like a small size for a man but maybe a boy's size? I'm wondering if it actually is older than the mid 50's. It's in excellent shape. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

I'm not finding mention of "Cloister Cloth" before the late 1960s. Also, fabric content percentages weren't generally shown on labels until the 1960s in the USA. Dacron was popular for clothing from the 1950s-70s. "Dry Clean Only" (or other care instructions) wasn't in general use until the 1970s, though occasionally seen earlier.
(BTW, I'm talking off the top of my head here, hopefully my memory on this stuff is somewhat accurate! Let's see what others say.)

 

[Carma]

I have worked in textiles creating fabric for almost 30 years so this is fascinating to me. I had not even heard of Dacron before finding this coat. I did find an article of the debut date of Dacron in 1951 with polyester instead of nylon. I also found another article stating that Dupont was the seedbed of Dacron in 1958. I didnt think originally to research the date of the yarn, but just the coat. That would mean the coat would have to be made between 1951—1958. I'm still baffled why I can't find a picture of any other one with this same style anywhere. I feel like it was made for a child with its size and the green is amazing. The whole coat almost looks brand new.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

I did find an article of the debut date of Dacron in 1951 with polyester instead of nylon. I also found another article stating that Dupont was the seedbed of Dacron in 1958. I didnt think originally to research the date of the yarn, but just the coat. That would mean the coat would have to be made between 1951—1958.

Sorry, I'm confused... are you saying the coat could have only been made between 1951-58?
Dacron is a polyester brand name owned by Dupont. I believe it's actually still being manufactured but is no longer as popular for clothing use as it once was. Labeled Dacron clothing items were popular well into the 70s. Of course, polyester is still used in clothing today, but not necessarily named as Dacron.

EDIT: The article you picture states the laboratory was in full swing, making Orlon, Dacron, etc. by 1958. That does not mean it stopped making them in 1958.

 

[Vintagiality]

I have had many 70s items labelled to be made of Dacron and it’s quite common in vintage clothing so it definitely didn’t stop being produced after 1958

 

[Vintagiality]

And here is an example of London Fog using it even in the 80s

 

[denisebrain]

Are you by chance in England? The first British trade name (held by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd.) was Terylene. Dacron was trademarked by Dupont in the U.S. Dacron is still made.

I kinda love that bright green lining!

 

[retro ruth]

It looks to me that it buttons right over left, which means it is a woman's coat. Might explain the small size. I know it's poppers rather than buttons, but same formula applies.

I also love the green lining!

By the labels I'd say it can't be earlier than 1960s, and more likely 1970s.