Brown's Beach 4-Pocket VestOriginal Brown's Beach cloth waistcoat. A super warm not too heavy vest made from wool and cotton. This is a typical reproduction of the classic waistcoat. Four pockets Press button closure High neck 70% wool 30% cotton Made in Japan Browns Beach Jacket Company was founded by an American named William Brown in 1901. The story goes that the signature 2 ply wool cotton blend fabric was created in the 19th century by one Mr. Beach, though it was Mr.