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The topcoat consists of long, straight, water-repellent hair, which provides protection from cold and the elements.
They also shed their gray-brown summer topcoat, becoming all white during the winter.
This is done for applications where the shellac will be coated with something else (such as paint or varnish), so the topcoat will adhere.
Black cut a striking figure in his self-made uniform of scarlet topcoat, waistcoat, and breeches, with a huge leather belt inset with cast-iron rats.
In the days before central heating, heavier wools such as 16 oz. were used in suits; now they are used mainly in overcoats and topcoats.
The coat is curly, thick, and of medium length, approximately 7 cm long and consisting of a harsh topcoat and soft undercoat.
Self colours will be a consistent coat colour with the same colour topcoat and undercoat.
Knee-length topcoats and calf-length overcoats were worn in winter.
