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redandshane,thanks for the Dutch translation help. Well, you learn something new..did not know there were other companies making them. Mastino, thanks for that link..they only do large orders. Any idea of a reputable dealer in the Netherlands who sells them online? Is there an...

Thanks everyone for the help. Will check with Endicotts. Any idea what the Dutch word for wool is or what they say on the label? Was checking on the web and saw a similar surplus Dutch jacket advertised for sale but nary a mention of wool. It's the wool one I am after. Thanks, Monk

Some time back on the forums there was mention of a Helly Hansen jacket Dutch military issue I believe that was 80% wool and was pile on the inside and smooth face outside. Are these still available and have any folks here tested these jackets out for a while now and how do they like them...

addyb, long time no ventile..Scrooge is visiting me so looking at DIY projects. Innocent bystander-thanks for correct title and ISBN number. Figure I might be able to track down this interesting info-have a home project in mind.

Hello! Was examining some of the ex-military snow camouflage tops(figure it's a great outdoor anorak on the cheap) and bottoms..want to try and dye them a different colour..like gray or green or brown. Any old hands here with tips on how to go about dying white cotton mix garments to a more...

Hi! Someone back a while posted info on a book that mentioned tests which used Ventile fabric as a water purification. The book also had info on DIY projects. I lost the info-hope this jogs someones memory-wanted to track down the info on Ventile and water purification. Thanks!

Thanks for links, fellows!

Schwert..thanks for link! swamp donkey..I have a friend possibly travelling to Norway-wanted to see if they could get me the originals. Will use Silvermans a last resort. How long did your Norge sweater with last with no holes as compared to a Woolly Pully with all the reinforcement patches...

Can any of our Scandinavian friends tell us if there are any other companies that make the fishnet/mesh undergarments besides Brynje? I cames across an old mesh top in a surplus store made out of cotton netting by SPORTARTIKLAR AB SWEDEN but on the web can't find any info. Any other makers? Monk

Anyone got a name for the company in Norway that makes the original Norge(Norwegian) terry shirt and the sweater with the high velcro neck and thumbholes, not the knock-offs? Thanks!

Thanks all! OhCanada..some good ideas..appreciate it. Monk

greg2935, Thanks! That's what I was wondering about...if the cotton thread (even Ventile thread?) will rot. I did have a suspicion that nylon or polycotton thread might "cut" the ventile fabric but thanks for confirming this..I'll check for a thread with a nylon core and outer cotton...

Got this kit idea from a book INSIDE THE AQUARIUM by Viktor Suvorov in which he describes Russian special forces gear. One of the items he mentions is a type of skirt which can be buttoned on to a top coat which will cover the wearer down almost down to his heels. He mentions how padded...

Has anyone here used nylon or poly/cotton thread in their DIY ventile garments? I'm thinking that the nylon or poly/cotton mix thread would be stronger than using a ventile thread. Any feedback? Thanks, Monk

Thanks everyone! I too, have Buckshot's question in mind..could it be woven tightly into a fabric similar to Ventile? Can anyone recommend any places that sell hemp clothing and hemp fiber ? What is it like wearing hemp clothing..just like cotton or linen....the breathability of the hemp...

Thanks for the link on bark cloth! No.. I didn't know about nettle clothes either! Monk

Very interesting info. Stuart, I do remember hearing about the silver coins in water and milk.supposedly in north america to kill germs and keep milk fresh. Apparently the older coins had a higher silver content? I thought it was a tale unril you mention how you actually observed it by natives.