Cloaks are the most dramatic layer in techwear, a long hooded piece that falls over a fitted base and reshapes your whole silhouette. Think batwing ponchos, high-collar hoods and floor-skimming dark layers. Worn by men and women across the UK, this is darkwear at its most striking.
A cloak is a long, draped outer layer with a hood that sits over the rest of your fit and softens the lines of your body into one tall, dark shape. It suits anyone drawn to the heavier end of techwear, where coverage and silhouette matter more than tailoring. The look is moody, oversized and a little theatrical, built for city wear after dark.
Cloaks split into a few clear shapes: long hooded cloaks, batwing ponchos with dropped sleeves, and high-collar poncho hoodies that frame the face. Hooded tactical hoodies and ninja-style ponchos bridge the gap between a cloak and an everyday top, so you can dial the drama up or down. Pair any of them with a fitted base from our techwear men range, or build around the softer cuts in darkwear for a fully blacked-out fit.
Cloaks work for men and women alike, since the draped shape forgives most body types and runs loose by design. The same long hoods and batwing ponchos read differently depending on what you layer underneath, so use the on-page filters to sort by fit, length and colour. Women styling a cloak often size down on the base layer to keep proportion, while men tend to let the volume run. Browse the wider techwear women edit for matching trousers and tops.
Cloaks belong to city evenings, gigs, rave nights and any moment you want presence over practicality. The long line carries well across the day if you keep the base simple, throwing the cloak over a hoodie and cargos for the walk into town. They photograph hard under street lighting, which is why they sit so naturally in cyberpunk and warcore wardrobes. For everyday wear, a shorter poncho hoodie keeps the look without swamping you.
Start with one anchor cloak in black, ideally a high-collar poncho or hooded design that frames the face. Build outward from there: a fitted long-sleeve, tapered or cargo trousers, and chunky boots to ground the volume. Once the silhouette reads right, add detail with straps or a chest piece. Lean into the neon-lit side of the aesthetic with the cyberpunk clothing range, or keep it raw and utilitarian with warcore.
What is a techwear cloak? A techwear cloak is a long, hooded outer layer that drapes over your fit to create a tall, dark silhouette. It covers ponchos, batwing styles and high-collar hooded designs, all worn loose over a fitted base.
Are cloaks for men or women? Cloaks suit both men and women, as the draped, oversized shape is not cut to a single body type. Underlayers and proportion do most of the styling work, so the same piece reads well on anyone.
What do you wear under a cloak? Wear a fitted base under a cloak so the volume on top has something clean to play against. A long-sleeve top, tapered or cargo trousers and boots is the standard starting point.
What styles go with cloaks? Cloaks sit naturally in cyberpunk, darkwear and warcore wardrobes, where dark layering and dramatic shapes lead. Pair them with pieces from streetwear or darkwear to round out the fit.
