Men's Velospeed jacket

The men's Velospeed jacket takes its name from the Latin velox, speed, a nod to the motorsport heritage that shaped its silhouette long before it became a countryside staple.

Design and construction

Built on a classic field-jacket silhouette, the Velospeed jacket is defined by four bellows pockets across the front, giving genuine storage without adding visible bulk when empty. A high neck closes with a combined zip-and-snap fastening, a detail that keeps the collar secure against wind without the fuss of buttons alone. Contrast stitching and a distinctive interior finish carry through the whole garment, small touches that separate it from a plain utility jacket.

Fabric behind the men's Velospeed jacket

The outer shell is woven in a shape-memory twill, a synthetic, largely polyester-based cloth engineered to resist creasing and hold its structure through repeated wear rather than softening out of shape. A water-resistant finish on the surface handles light rain without the jacket needing a separate waterproof layer, a combination that's kept the Velospeed in continuous rotation across Hackett London's outerwear rather than dating within a single season.

Why the Velospeed has stayed a wardrobe constant

A field-jacket cut with motorsport-inspired detailing photographs as easily over tailoring as it does over weekend knitwear, which is precisely why it's earned its reputation as a timeless piece rather than a seasonal trend. The jacket's dual heritage — racing dynamism paired with countryside practicality — is unusual enough to read as considered rather than generic.

A navy Velospeed jacket over a shirt and chinos for a smart-casual commute.
The same jacket over a merino jumper and jeans for a countryside weekend.

What does the name Velospeed mean?

The name derives from the Latin velox, meaning speed, referencing the motorsport heritage that influenced the jacket's design and detailing.

Is the Velospeed jacket waterproof?

The jacket carries a water-resistant finish suited to light rain, though it isn't built to the same taped-seam standard as a fully waterproof technical shell for sustained heavy weather.

Does the shape-memory fabric need ironing?

No, the shape-memory twill is engineered specifically to resist creasing, which is part of what makes it low-maintenance compared with a natural cotton field jacket fabric.