Re: A question about Wested that has probably been asked before

Posted by Sean from d141-46-146.home.cgocable.net on November 26, 2000 at 22:13:35:

In Reply to: A question about Wested that has probably been asked before posted by German Mechanic on November 26, 2000 at 22:02:12:

: what is the difference between "New" and "Pre Distressed"? and which is better?

Although I'm no Indygear guru (ie: Patterson, Michaelson) let me take a crack at it. I can tell you this - the pre-distressed seems to have a tendency to "wear" a lot quicker, meaning it's durability is compromised.
I've had a "new" finish Wested for about 2 1/2 years and it's just starting to show some signs of "aging," but I've been babying it.
So, to answer your question - "new" is exactly what it sounds like. "Pre Distressed" is a process that the jacket is put through at the Wested shop to artifically weather the leather before it is sent to the consumer. In terms of "better" it's really a matter of choice. I'd go for a "new" finish and weather it on some adventures.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Sean

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