Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

[GradSchooler]

I'm not sure if I missed it somewhere but what exactly is "thermolite" and what level of warmth does it add to an overcoat/peacoat? Is it equivalent, for example, to the quilted wool interlining?

 

[7_rocket]



I'm not sure if I missed it somewhere but what exactly is "thermolite" and what level of warmth does it add to an overcoat/peacoat? Is it equivalent, for example, to the quilted wool interlining?

You need a down jacket in our weather brah!

 

[GradSchooler]



You need a down jacket in our weather brah!

I have a down jacket for the really cold days, but I'm planning on moving back to the west coast in the relatively near future and the weather will be quite a bit more temperate. Just trying to get a sense of how warm/cool wearing to make an overcoat for that type of climate.

 

[NOBD]

What is a steam generator?

 

[mrjester]

You and I talked about it. A steamer, heats water and you hold it close, out right up to, the clothes and it just steams it. A lot. I just think the pressure of an iron is better. Steamers are cheap though. Wouldn't hurt for you to order and try one.

Protip, use distilled water.

 

[NOBD]

Ah, sorry about that. Brands, examples?

I think I have a "steam generator iron". It can be used vertically too, without pressing, but I wonder if that will work.

 

[lachyzee]

http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-2000w-steam-iron/

Not a top quality brand, though. You can tell because they have the large water tank built in.

 

[hoodog]

Ah, sorry about that. Brands, examples?

I think I have a "steam generator iron". It can be used vertically too, without pressing, but I wonder if that will work.

I have this one by Tefal: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-Gv846...sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=efal+Gv8461+Pro+Express

Its probably one of the best purchases I have ever made. Ironing has never been so fast and, sometimes, even fun. I highly recommend it.

NOBD: what collar did you choose for your Brembana Navy Chambray shirt? I just placed an order for the same shirt and decided to try out the NOBD I collar for the first time.

 

[NOBD]

I have a steam iron like that. Siemens.

NOBD II for the navy chambray. : )

 

[Beatlegeuse]

Just got shipping confirmation for my last 2 orders - six shirts being remade with new collars, took about 5 weeks from the date that I shipped them back to the NJ address, and a pair of Dugdale mid grey flannels, using measurements based off a previous order, took just over 2 weeks. Everything should be here early next week, I'll post a review once I've had a chance to wear everything.

 

[Spurious]

Am I the only one who just gets his shirts done at the dry cleaners?
The opportunity costs of me ironing would put me in the bottom 1%.

 

[venividivicibj]



Am I the only one who just gets his shirts done at the dry cleaners?
The opportunity costs of me ironing would put me in the bottom 1%.

I take them to the cleaners.
I still iron them, I just don't want to mess up my shirts by washing them myself. (Never learned how to wash dress clothes vs normal ones)

 

[mrjester]

I take them to the cleaners.
I still iron them, I just don't want to mess up my shirts by washing them myself. (Never learned how to wash dress clothes vs normal ones)

I just put them in cold wash, all by themselves..

Then take then out and iron them when they're still damp. That way, you don't need near as much steam. Saves me money. Sure, $1-2.50 for a shirt seems cheap until you've been doing it for years. No thanks!

And I thought we were talking about a steamer, not a steam iron.




Example.

Also, us Americans must not care about steaming our clothes. I can't find a Siemens in the US to ship, or the Tefal Gv8461 Pro on Amazon.com (not UK). Weird!

 

[dohare]

I just put them in cold wash, all by themselves..

Then take then out and iron them when they're still damp. That way, you don't need near as much steam. Saves me money. Sure, $1-2.50 for a shirt seems cheap until you've been doing it for years. No thanks!

And I thought we were talking about a steamer, not a steam iron.

based on my hourly rate i think i would lose money by taking the time to clean my own shirts.

 

[mrjester]

Thankfully I don't do mine at work...

I will admit, ironing is the least favorite part of the day that I decide to do it on. But the finished product is good. And I can wear a linen shirt more than once if it's clean. Just re-iron.