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An autumn jacket or mac and what is Borg material?

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Manename · 27/08/2026 11:22

help!
I’m petite What I need is a jacket or rain Mac for autumn. Just to the waist or I’m swamped even with petite. this came up, though not sure it actually is petite. Unfortunately I need button or press stud as can’t do zips. I do look at non petite for macs.
Wrong for this board but function just has to take priority S&B. Finding anything is a miracle

Can anyone tell me about a material called Borg. Found a Jacket at M&S. Have googled expecting some Star Trek, just wondering how heavy it is?

M&S

Borg Collarless Jacket by FatFace at M&S

Made from cosy borg fabric, this FatFace jacket will become your go-to piece for cooler days. It's designed in a regular fit and features a collarless shape and contrast trims for a smart-casual look. It's finished with button fastenings and two handy...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/borg-collarless-jacket/p/clp23084811?color=Ivory&intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

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SaraHoliday · 27/08/2026 11:37

I would describe 'Borg' as a bumpy, fuzzy teddy bear like material. It can be heavy. It does start to lose its bumpy pile look after a while too, which you may or may not like. I would say this is something to look at in store rather than online.

user593 · 27/08/2026 11:38

It’s teddy material. It won’t be waterproof or water resistant if that’s what you’re looking for.

Defiantly41 · 27/08/2026 12:33

Also find Borg deteriorates quickly and certainly after washing/cleaning, it never gets that fluffy/ cosy thickness back again

Depending on your exact size, you might find children’s wear works for you, eg these from M&S (I’m 5”1, size 10, age 15-16 is roomy on me)

An autumn jacket or mac and what is Borg material?
An autumn jacket or mac and what is Borg material?
An autumn jacket or mac and what is Borg material?
An autumn jacket or mac and what is Borg material?
An autumn jacket or mac and what is Borg material?
Defiantly41 · 27/08/2026 12:34

Ah, sorry, missed the “no zips” requirement 🤦‍♀️

Cuppachuchu · 27/08/2026 12:35

What about a cropped trench? I'm sure I've seen those in M&S.

AvogadrosNumber · 27/08/2026 12:36

There are loads of waist length trenches in the sales at the moment, so you should be able to pick something up.

myladyjane · 27/08/2026 14:56

there is a belted mini trench in Berksha of all places (teen dds fav shop). I am kind of top end petite and it was flattering on me. What is putting me off is I am not sure how showerproof it would be.

Manename · 27/08/2026 22:04

Cuppachuchu · 27/08/2026 12:35

What about a cropped trench? I'm sure I've seen those in M&S.

Great idea - I’ll take a look. No Borg for me then - I have fleeces (I can do some American zips because they zip on the other side but I can’t taken the risk in the UK.

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