Bison Bushcraft Guide shirt (with pics)
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I've just spoken to our seamstress and she has said I will have the next batch next week. In reality that means we should be able to send them out by the weekend. I'll also have a sample of a new colour scheme next week based on the current colour being autumn the new one should be spring. If possible I'll get a picture of the new colour up on the website.
Sorry for the delays.
Roger
www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk
Sorry for the delays.
Roger
www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk
They are in very high demand, and with good reason!
I work for Bison (for those who don't know) and only got mine a few weeks back (customers come first!, Rodgers personal ones have gone out to several customers who needed them in a hurry! - they were aware!)
I'm 5"9' and 42' chest the medium fits very well (hopefully a guide for siszing).
They are made in the UK and the fabric is woven to order, nothing mass produced in the far east, in keeping with our ethos.
Not all of our products meet that standard yet, but we are trying, we now have a "Bisons own Products range" which are items which are designed by us and manufactured with the environment and local craftspeople in mind.
Neil
I work for Bison (for those who don't know) and only got mine a few weeks back (customers come first!, Rodgers personal ones have gone out to several customers who needed them in a hurry! - they were aware!)
I'm 5"9' and 42' chest the medium fits very well (hopefully a guide for siszing).
They are made in the UK and the fabric is woven to order, nothing mass produced in the far east, in keeping with our ethos.
Not all of our products meet that standard yet, but we are trying, we now have a "Bisons own Products range" which are items which are designed by us and manufactured with the environment and local craftspeople in mind.
Neil
Hi Roger,
Are the next batch in yet and have you managed to post the new colour scheme on your site, I've had a look but cant find them.
regards
Shaun
Are the next batch in yet and have you managed to post the new colour scheme on your site, I've had a look but cant find them.
regards
Shaun
The next batch must be in now as mine arrived today and I must say is well worth the wait.
On first impressions I can only agree with the comments posted earlier, if anything the quality of materials and construction are superior to even my older Swannies this will certainly be a favourite piece of kit.
Cheers
Craigeam
On first impressions I can only agree with the comments posted earlier, if anything the quality of materials and construction are superior to even my older Swannies this will certainly be a favourite piece of kit.
Cheers
Craigeam
I've had mine a month now, and they are god quality, the only gripes i have are, i can't fasten the top button, shirts a medium and i'm a 44 chest and it fits me fine, but for the top button(17 1/2 collar/neck size), also the sleeves are tight but they'll strech, wer'e not all the same size due to sport or work we've done which has alterd our bodies/shapes.
I also suggested to roger a fastening on the pocket. I like mine more than my swanni, so i'm a fan.
I also suggested to roger a fastening on the pocket. I like mine more than my swanni, so i'm a fan.
Hmmm was considering a purchase but Woof's comments bother me - what's the biggest size available? I need a 52" chest with an 18.5" neck and 18.5" arms (I have a sport modified body 
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Your best bet would be to have as word with Roger.....I notice that with some of his other new products he states that people's personal measurements are needed to ensure proper fit. Whether he could do a "customised" size for this product I don't know...but I'd guess ther's a fair chance if you ask I need to try one (probably at the Gathering) before I buy...
I need to try one (probably at the Gathering) before I buy...Woof
If you look at the size chart, with a 44" chest you should have a large really.
New colour should be up soon, it's in the hands of the web man.New colour (summer) shirts available from 2-3 weeks from now and next batch of old (autumn) colour due in 3+ weeks.
Roger
If you look at the size chart, with a 44" chest you should have a large really.
New colour should be up soon, it's in the hands of the web man.New colour (summer) shirts available from 2-3 weeks from now and next batch of old (autumn) colour due in 3+ weeks.
Roger
Thanks for the update Roger, I know you are a busy bloke and sitting at a PC is probably the last thing you want to do !
Shaun
Shaun
just for info, the new " summer " colour is available to view on the Bison website. Discuss!!
no links etc
no links etc
Hmmm.. Not sure about that one.
Having said that pictures online are a pretty bad guide to colour unless the whole system is colour managed so I'd be interested in seeing one in the cloth as it were.
Summer Colour
Having said that pictures online are a pretty bad guide to colour unless the whole system is colour managed so I'd be interested in seeing one in the cloth as it were.
I took delivery of a summer coloured one yesterday. It's quite a contrast to the autumn one, which me lady wife says is a bit 'too ginger', but it looks ... OK. The green on it is pleasant; the fawn-y colour is fine too - but in combination, I'm not entirely convinced. I think it needs a bit of a bashing and wear to take away that just-out-of-the-packet look.
I'm not entirely sure but I think that it feels as though it is a slightly lighter weight fabric too. That's no bad thing but I think I'll wait until this appalling sunny and warm weather to go before I start wearing it in earnest.
The cut and quality remain the same - this is going to be one of those heirloom garments that I hand down to my kids. Who knows, I might even wash it before I do so!
I'm not entirely sure but I think that it feels as though it is a slightly lighter weight fabric too. That's no bad thing but I think I'll wait until this appalling sunny and warm weather to go before I start wearing it in earnest.
The cut and quality remain the same - this is going to be one of those heirloom garments that I hand down to my kids. Who knows, I might even wash it before I do so!
Just reanimating this review as I had the chance to wear the shirt in proper wintery weather.
The shirt has softened up a bit as it's been through the washing machine a few times (with no shrinkage). There's little sign of wear around the elbows, collar or cuffs where I'd expect to see it first. It's now my first choice mid layer for outdoors and is often a favourite "round the house" shirt and "wander into town" shirt as it looks quite presentable. In short, it's my most worn item of clothing and as far as I'm concerned has already paid for itself, with what looks to be many years of life left in it. Well worth every penny.
The shirt has softened up a bit as it's been through the washing machine a few times (with no shrinkage). There's little sign of wear around the elbows, collar or cuffs where I'd expect to see it first. It's now my first choice mid layer for outdoors and is often a favourite "round the house" shirt and "wander into town" shirt as it looks quite presentable. In short, it's my most worn item of clothing and as far as I'm concerned has already paid for itself, with what looks to be many years of life left in it. Well worth every penny.
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