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    • madmondayM
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      @madmonday:

      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

      here is my kind of related question bagley920, just so you know you aren't alone  😠

      head high, middle finger higher

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      • bagley920B
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        I guess I just don't see the point in spending $200 on something I'll wear very little, with no real difference between a $30 item.

        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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        • madmondayM
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          Bagley you are preaching to the choir on cost of any items.  if it was up to me everything would be a bit more affordable 😠

          head high, middle finger higher

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          • GilesG
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            The loop wheel process is extremely time consuming and does produce a beautiful fleece with the benefit of tube construction.  The plus side being you need no side seams, the down side being that the loopwheel max out at certain tube size.  That is why you do not see true loopwheeled seamless construction in large sizes.

            So the stuff costs a lot to make.  Would I pay USD200+ for one, yes.  Would I pay USD1,000 for a golf driver no.  Would I pay USD10,000 on a bespoke pair of boots, yes (if I had the money).  Would I pay USD7,000 on a cruise, no.

            How we spend our money is as individual as we are, and there is no right or wrong.

            "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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              @urbanwoodsman:

              New company I just read about. Planning on ordering something soon.

              Cheap American made sweatshirts and more coming soon.

              www.american-giant.com

              I like these

              http://www.american-giant.com/snap-cardigan-sweatshirt.html

              I like their approach…

              http://www.freemanbrand.com/conversations/a-conversation-with-bayard-american-giant.html

              We wanted that old-school cotton and started to obsess over the hand of the cotton and the dryness of the garment. Asking, “How do you get that hand?” or “how do you get that interior so it’s soft when you wear it?” The looms from the 60’s and 70’s that created these superior pieces where these pieces came from were all bought out by Japanese companies, so we had to do all of this from scratch.

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              • FOXYF
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                @urbanwoodsman:

                ….

                …. The looms from the 60’s and 70’s that created these superior pieces where these pieces came from were all bought out by Japanese companies, ....

                I read this type of comment every know and then, but have seen little evidence so far other than show pieces in museums.
                Japanese machinery from the 40's onward was initially copied but almost exclusively Japan made. What we see in Japan since the 80's and 90's is well preserved Japanese machinery when it comes to knitting machines and shuttle looms.
                Now old sewing and spinning machines that might be slightly different…


                I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=55.807082,37.543674

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                • urbanwoodsmanU
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                  Engineered Garments Workaday or Wings + Horns Tiger Fleece?

                  I can get a sweet deal on both in my size. Leaning towards the Wings + Horns.

                  What do you guys think?

                  or

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                    EG ALL DAY! If you don't like it i'll take it. Deal????

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                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                      @LandoCal126:

                      EG ALL DAY! If you don't like it i'll take it. Deal????

                      Haha, nice. Well my only concern is that the W+H comes in XL and the Workaday only goes up to L. Do you think the L will fit me? Have you ever tried one on? I've only seen one in person and it was a small.  😞

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                        Large would fit me a tad roomy so I assumi it would fit you. Thing is, it wil eventually shrink and then it won't fit. I would just go with the W&H then.

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                        • SeulS
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                          W+H XL probs fits like more like a roomier L as well…

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                          • urbanwoodsmanU
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                            Well I guess I'll find out soon. Ordered two W+H hoodies last night.

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                              Sleeve length is good, too, which is important to me.  I hate sleeves that can't make it past my wrists.  I also like loose fitting hoodies, so I generally buy the largest size possible.  I'd say get your usual size if you want a cleaner fit, size up to get a loose on

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                                camber hoodies are awesome. and American giant shirts and hoodies are great.

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                                  Best sweat for under 100quid?

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                                  • xtcclassicX
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                                    Has anyone tried one of these yet? 18 oz, tight weave, 10 year guarantee. Wondering how it stacks up to others mentioned here. http://www.flintandtinderusa.com/mens-shop/hoodie

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                                    • 4c4
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                                      Well, I just got my first really nice sweatshirt (IHSW-10)… so now that I know how wonderful sweatshirts can be I’m wondering what else is out there…

                                      Basically what I am looking for is very thick fluffy sweatshirts that would be about as soft or softer than my IHSW-10.

                                      Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        Strike Gold makes a killer fleece. It's a bit different than IH, a bit more rigid but extremely heavy and soft.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • Jordan23J
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                                          Real McCoys are def. on that list too.

                                          Enjoy ya addiction!

                                          AE

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                                          • 4c4
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                                            Thanks guys!
                                            I’ve been looking at these brands and I defiantly see these sweatshirts in my future…

                                            I have also recently found a sweatshirt that looks pretty nice it’s called Joe McCoy (related to real mccoy?). There is new sweat in my size at a pretty good savings ($165) I’m looking at… The seller who is also selling a couple of strike gold sweats says: “I owned and have owned every brand of loop wheeled sweatshirts, buzz rickson, strike gold, dubbleworks, deluxe ware, cushman, whitesville, two moons, samurai, full count, Phigvel, beams Plus, etc…etc.. None of the above compare in terms of weight, feel, construction, of the Joe Mccoy Ballpark sweatshirt.”

                                            Not sure how good this one really is so I just thought I’d ask you good folks. Ever heard of Joe McCoy 12oz Ballpark sweatshirt?

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