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The Steinbock Valtsur is a men's jacket from Steinbock in Tyrol, Austria. The body is made from a textured green wool fabric, and the sleeves are knitted in a matching green rib knit, so the jacket moves with you and feels as comfortable as a sweater.
The stand-up collar closes at the throat with a small suede tab and a button. Five buttons close the front, which has a rounded hem. There is a buttoned chest pocket and two hip pockets with flaps: one with a brown suede corner, the other with a small metal Steinbock badge. Inside, the jacket has a brown lining and an inside pocket with a zip.
Wear the Valtsur over a check shirt or a thin roll neck, with moleskin or corduroy trousers and brown leather boots. It works for a day outdoors and for dinner afterwards. The green goes well with brown, beige, cream and burgundy.
Why do some Austrian jackets have knitted sleeves?
Knitted sleeves stretch, so you can lift your arms, carry a rifle or reach for a branch without the jacket pulling at the shoulders. They are also warm and soft. On the Valtsur, the knitted sleeves are combined with a wool body, which gives you the look of a jacket and the comfort of a sweater.
What does a wool and polyester blend mean for a jacket?
Wool gives warmth, breathes well and keeps its look in damp weather. Polyester adds strength and helps the fabric keep its shape. A blend of 60% virgin wool and 40% polyester, as in the Valtsur, gives a warm jacket that is easy to live with and holds up well to everyday use.
What do I wear for a red stag hunt during the rut in Austria or Hungary?
The rut means early mornings, long walks in the mountains and long waits in cold air. Wear wool layers that stay quiet when you move, in muted green or brown, and add a warm outer layer for sitting still. A wool jacket with knitted sleeves, like the Valtsur, is easy to move in on the walk and warm enough for the morning.
