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    madmonday
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 13 Oct 2009

    another random question.

    what is the big deal with loopwheeled items?  i really don't think they are that soft or warm in comparison to many newer fabrics.  now the way items are flatseamed sewned seems to make a big difference in comfort, but loopwheeled or not i have a Nautica sweat suit from over ten years ago that is soo  much more comfortable then any loopwheeled item i have.  just the design of the Nautica sweat suit isn't that flattering

    guess this is kind of a rant as well, oh well need space to get off my bull$hit

    head high, middle finger higher

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      thomasnunnally
      Joined: 5 Jul 2010

      @madmonday:

      anyone heard of Taylor Stitch?  they have a few shirts that are okay looking (on the internet)

      link:

      http://taylorstitch.com/

      folks at tellason put me on to them when i had the nerve to send them an email talking about the questionable (imho) design of one of their shirts  😶

      Just checked this stuff out.  I might try them out once I am done spending money on this move, as I need some new clothes for work.  Nice find Monday!

      Out with the new! In with the old!

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        Lucifer
        Joined: 31 Aug 2011

        Anyone tried these yet?

        http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Old-Bull-Belt-1-75-Wide.html?sc=8&category=1280

        Curious as to what you guys think.

        Seize the day and don't you cry.

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          thomasnunnally
          Joined: 5 Jul 2010

          @Lucifer:

          Anyone tried these yet?

          http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Old-Bull-Belt-1-75-Wide.html?sc=8&category=1280

          Curious as to what you guys think.

          Something about "Made from the hide of an old bull" and "100 Year Warranty" just makes me laugh.

          Out with the new! In with the old!

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            D97x7
            Joined: 7 Oct 2010

            @Lucifer:

            Anyone tried these yet?

            http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Old-Bull-Belt-1-75-Wide.html?sc=8&category=1280

            Curious as to what you guys think.

            Can't speak for the belt but I've got one of their wallets which is aging beautifully, there's a pic in the Saddleback thread.

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              J-IV
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 19 Oct 2011

              @madmonday:

              anyone heard of Taylor Stitch?  they have a few shirts that are okay looking (on the internet)

              link:

              http://taylorstitch.com/

              folks at tellason put me on to them when i had the nerve to send them an email talking about the questionable (imho) design of one of their shirts  😶

              The Chamois look great for spring/summer wear here in the west coast. Thanks for sharing MadMonday

              I'm as ugly as you

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                madmonday
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                the folks over there are also very responsive.  i sent them an email about some items that are out of stock & they got back to me within the hour with a rough guesstimate on when they will be replenishing their stock.  now if the product is good i might be able to ge behind these guys.

                head high, middle finger higher

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                  derivative666
                  Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                  Left inner thigh on my 634s. The denim is being stretched. Should I wait on this or should this be repaired?

                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    A stitch in time and all that.  I'd get a bit of strengthening done…....Pretty simple at this stage, but progressively harder as the weakness expands....

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      derivative666
                      Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                      Thanks G sending them into SENY for repair.

                      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                        jacoavlu
                        Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                        how is the move going beatle?
                        hope the new residence is as photogenic as the last

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                          michaeljcr
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 14 Oct 2010

                          I'm sending my nice new Fidelity by Gerald & Stewart Peacoat (US Navy issue) back because the stitching is crap. The lining in one of the pockets has started to go and one of the main buttons is coming undone. I could have them repaired, but I've only had the coat two weeks so it's a fail in my book.

                          Any advice on a suitable alternate? I hear the Schott NYC version is ok, but I've never had anything of theirs.

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                            Megatron1505
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                            The proper Schott peacoats are great, but there are lots of versions. The most commonly available version in Europe is made from wool/ viscose, and is not very nice at all as it is very itchy and feels cheap. The US made version is great, 100% wool, quite soft, and very warm, if you can find one reasonably priced then they are certainly worth a purchase.

                            One word of warning, they size MASSIVE, check measurements before you buy closely.

                            This is the good version….

                            http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schott-NYC-Wool-Coat-dark/dp/B0042YSIJ0

                            This is the bad…..

                            http://www.asos.com/Schott/Schott-Cyclone-2-Insert-Pea-Coat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1753637&cid=3606&Rf900=1494&sh=0&pge=35&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Navy&utm_source=google_product_search&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_product_search&WT.tsrc=Google%20Product%20Search

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                              D97x7
                              Joined: 7 Oct 2010

                              @michaeljcr:

                              Any advice on a suitable alternate? I hear the Schott NYC version is ok, but I've never had anything of theirs.

                              Don't know much about peacoats myself but there is loads of info about then over on http://www.thefedoralounge.com/forum.php
                              There's even a chap there called peacoat who seems very knowledgeable.

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                                michaeljcr
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 14 Oct 2010

                                @D97x7:

                                @michaeljcr:

                                Any advice on a suitable alternate? I hear the Schott NYC version is ok, but I've never had anything of theirs.

                                Don't know much about peacoats myself but there is loads of info about then over on http://www.thefedoralounge.com/forum.php
                                There's even a chap there called peacoat who seems very knowledgeable.

                                Cheers! I never thought to check there. Having a Homer Simpson moment…

                                last edited by 17 Dec 2011, 12:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  michaeljcr
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 14 Oct 2010

                                  @Megatron1505:

                                  The proper Schott peacoats are great, but there are lots of versions. The most commonly available version in Europe is made from wool/ viscose, and is not very nice at all as it is very itchy and feels cheap. The US made version is great, 100% wool, quite soft, and very warm, if you can find one reasonably priced then they are certainly worth a purchase.

                                  One word of warning, they size MASSIVE, check measurements before you buy closely.

                                  This is the good version….

                                  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schott-NYC-Wool-Coat-dark/dp/B0042YSIJ0

                                  This is the bad…..

                                  http://www.asos.com/Schott/Schott-Cyclone-2-Insert-Pea-Coat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1753637&cid=3606&Rf900=1494&sh=0&pge=35&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Navy&utm_source=google_product_search&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_product_search&WT.tsrc=Google%20Product%20Search

                                  Cheers! This is really useful, I might try the 'good' one. Very unhappy with the original one I bought, which is a shame, as it seems fantastic apart from the pocket/button stitching issues.

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                                    madmonday
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                    what ever happened to this:

                                    @Beatle:

                                    wondering if it's worth starting a  thread for the IH-7526J - basically blanket lined jeans jacket with front pockets..

                                    so many gems seem to not make it out the gate  😠

                                    & why never any conversation on SOPHNET, them seem to make some really great stuff  bit on the expensive side, but dope none the less

                                    head high, middle finger higher

                                    last edited by 17 Dec 2011, 18:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      urbanwoodsman
                                      Banned
                                      Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                      @madmonday:

                                      what ever happened to this:

                                      @Beatle:

                                      wondering if it's worth starting a  thread for the IH-7526J - basically blanket lined jeans jacket with front pockets..

                                      so many gems seem to not make it out the gate  😠

                                      & why never any conversation on SOPHNET, them seem to make some really great stuff  bit on the expensive side, but dope none the less

                                      That's the best jacket I've seen here. Just a sample? No production?

                                      last edited by 17 Dec 2011, 19:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Megatron1505
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                        Sophnet….man, thats a blast from the past. I used to have a Sophnet x Nike FCRB knitted sweat. Great quality, but ridiculously expensive.

                                        The Internationalist sneakers that Nike did with Sophnet were amazing, and now impossible to get.

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                                        last edited by 17 Dec 2011, 19:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          injunjack
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                          Need advise

                                          Me and mý family has been invited to visit somebody we have never met on Christmas Day in Miami US.

                                          Is there (sort of) dresscode in US to this kind occasions of besides to common sense? This invitation came unexpected, and had me pondering.

                                          last edited by 18 Dec 2011, 08:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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