bit off topic but it doesnt. Chav is a stereotyped word for people who wear burberry and live in council houses etc ie Council House Antisocial Violence. Well thats what it is round here lol (not sayin living in a council house makes you a chav etc) Well this is what Wikipedia have to say. Anyway back on topic, the coats are stupid and should be band, its the same as the ones which have a built in balaclava. It is obvious what the intention to wear them is, so theres not realy a reason not to ban them.