Re: Flight Suit's and Horsehide...

Posted by Professor Jones from slot0-31.ts0.cv.oh.verio.net on September 18, 2000 at 23:42:10:

In Reply to: Flight Suit's and Horsehide... posted by Patterson on September 18, 2000 at 16:46:02:

: I've been discussing the topic of horsehide with FS. In the short term, they will not offer anything other than the lamb. This is due to a shortage they've experienced with horsehide in the production of their other jackets. Apparently, they've had to return some skins and have worked out getting it replaced.

: BUT, when they do have it, they will be offering a veg tanned mahogany horsehide. I have a good sized sample sitting right here, and this is nice stuff. I really like the texture of this - it has a very accurate look and drape to it. The color is a very deep brown with a reddish hue (depending upon the light), and this stuff is tough!

: Anybody out there have any experience with how this kind of leather wears in hotter clims?

: Thanks!

: Patterson

I spoke with FS a couple days ago and asked about the jacket in
horsehide. I was told they were concerned an Indy jacket in
horsehide might not hang well because it was stiffer. I own an
A-2 in horsehide from Avirex (sp?) and it is still quite stiff
even after quite a few years of wear. They are probably correct.
Indy would likely have had horsehide for his adventures, but the
look in the movies called for something softer... Hollywood, after
all, does place a great deal of stock in appearance :-)

Regards,
Professor Jones

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LOL and Agreed... Patterson 11:44:51 9/19/2000 (0)

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: : I've been discussing the topic of horsehide with FS.  In the short term, they will not offer anything other than the lamb.  This is due to a shortage they've experienced with horsehide in the production of their other jackets.  Apparently, they've had to return some skins and have worked out getting it replaced.

: : BUT, when they do have it, they will be offering a veg tanned mahogany horsehide.  I have a good sized sample sitting right here, and this is nice stuff.  I really like the texture of this - it has a very accurate look and drape to it.  The color is a very deep brown with a reddish hue (depending upon the light), and this stuff is tough!

: : Anybody out there have any experience with how this kind of leather wears in hotter clims?

: : Thanks!

: : Patterson

: 
: I spoke with FS a couple days ago and asked about the jacket in
: horsehide.  I was told they were concerned an Indy jacket in
: horsehide might not hang well because it was stiffer.  I own an
: A-2 in horsehide from Avirex (sp?) and it is still quite stiff
: even after quite a few years of wear.  They are probably correct.
: Indy would likely have had horsehide for his adventures, but the
: look in the movies called for something softer... Hollywood, after
: all, does place a great deal of stock in appearance :-)

: Regards,
: Professor Jones

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