Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread - Page 301

Originally Posted by KayJay85 

Apologies if I missed an appropriate suggestion above but I was looking for advice on where to find a navy donegal jacketing (SC not a suit)
I am looking for a cloth appropriate for a staple winter SC
When sitting with Dino he showed me some interesting 13g options from Cacciopoli and Ariston books but the swatches didn't appear to have enough "flecks" on them for my taste (perhaps it was just the luck of that particular swatch).
I am not married to the idea of donegal and would also like to hear any other recommendations for a staple navy winter SC
Thanks in advance
KJ

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley 

Molloy + Sons has some great navy donegals. Priced reasonably as well.

Originally Posted by bboysdontcryy 

Eustace, where do you see swatches of the donegals?

Originally Posted by Slickman 

Can anyone recommend a good waterproof fabric for making into a trench coat?

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian 

The only time I've seen one done bespoke was in Corvato's shop. He said he took a regular cotton drill and Scotchguarded it.
I asked how waterproof it was and he just shrugged his shoulders.
Maybe the Loro Piana storm system farbics? Though I've never seen those in a book, only made up as RTW coats.
Given that they usually have raglan sleeves, I'm not sure a trench coat is the sort of thing that really lends itself to bespoke. Certainly not at a price similar to that of a canvassed coat with set in shoulders.

Originally Posted by gsugsu 

How about Ventile? It is cotton and very weatherproof. It can be purchased directly from the factory. It comes in a variety of weights and colours. It is all but waterproof when its in double form. Only drawback is that it is difficult to hand sew. It also requires a specific thread and double lapped seams. But, it will last forever, is relatively light, breathes and is also windproof.

Originally Posted by dopey 


It is awesome stuff. I have it on a non-bespoke Invertere jacket.

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley 

Interesting. Did you buy direct from their website? If so, what weight / color?

Originally Posted by gsugsu 

How about Ventile? It is cotton and very weatherproof. It can be purchased directly from the factory. It comes in a variety of weights and colours. It is all but waterproof when its in double form. Only drawback is that it is difficult to hand sew. It also requires a specific thread and double lapped seams. But, it will last forever, is relatively light, breathes and is also windproof.