Hi guys,
I recently got hold of one of these from someone as an unwanted gift (?!). I have
Been testing it out as I have never tried ventile before. I have given it a wash with nixwax cotton proofer and so far I very impressed.
I am of the understanding they are about £260 which on the face of it seems extreme for a pullover smock with 2 pockets. One main "tube" pocket zipped at each end on the belly and a map pocket (kangaroo style). Both have storm baffles and zips.
The hood has no wire frame and is generously sized. The zip to open it from the front is gusseted which stops the wind getting in whilst giving more breathing room.
The whole thing is single skinned however, it is lined with a typical "jacket liner" if you will, this is polyester. I wore it today with a light fleece in rather
Driving rain (jeans were soaked to the bone!)
I wasn't expecting rain but once I got home with the dogs I had a feel inside the smock, bone dry. Not what I was expecting considering it looked sodden!
As was expected it stiffened up but not to badly, it will replace my cheap smock and
Hopefuly last years to come.
I was going to buy a braemar wind shirt, but not now. Top marks from country innovation.
1 question, can I dye it again once it fades? I'm told they fade fast.
I recently got hold of one of these from someone as an unwanted gift (?!). I have
Been testing it out as I have never tried ventile before. I have given it a wash with nixwax cotton proofer and so far I very impressed.
I am of the understanding they are about £260 which on the face of it seems extreme for a pullover smock with 2 pockets. One main "tube" pocket zipped at each end on the belly and a map pocket (kangaroo style). Both have storm baffles and zips.
The hood has no wire frame and is generously sized. The zip to open it from the front is gusseted which stops the wind getting in whilst giving more breathing room.
The whole thing is single skinned however, it is lined with a typical "jacket liner" if you will, this is polyester. I wore it today with a light fleece in rather
Driving rain (jeans were soaked to the bone!)
I wasn't expecting rain but once I got home with the dogs I had a feel inside the smock, bone dry. Not what I was expecting considering it looked sodden!
As was expected it stiffened up but not to badly, it will replace my cheap smock and
Hopefuly last years to come.
I was going to buy a braemar wind shirt, but not now. Top marks from country innovation.
1 question, can I dye it again once it fades? I'm told they fade fast.
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