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  1. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    Would you try and comb through the liner as you would with a cat (;))just so our methods are at least comparable, using the same technique? Just curious!
  2. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    The seller is one of their trusted sellers (amazon, ebay...) and I suppose he has direct connection to Bronson if he is not part of their sale concept. I contacted him first because he was very responsive when I bought it and I heard good things about him from others who bought through him. I...
  3. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    that was my gues as well, something like a starch based glue in the matrix... true. I washed it when it says Dry Clean Only. But this is not the expected kind of damage a wash should cause. Rather shrinkage, color bleeding and such. And this would not be covered by any kind of warranty. But...
  4. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    and if we take into account the value in the long run, after years of wear, re-sale value et cetera... then higher prices of better quality of brands who earned their reputation pays off. My spezimen of Bronsons N-1 is not sustainable if seen this way. I am curious how the seller or the brand...
  5. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    Thanks mate, this helps alot! So I really start thinking that I have a bad one. I emailed the seller (vtgdr_store, Lee..) to see what he says. I am afraid, he will want to offer me that I send it back for inspection, but sending it to China is costing a fortune.) The other thing is, that I have...
  7. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    the liner is sewn in at the cuffs, the hem, the collar. I could ask the seemstress to remove the liner and use it for a template to make a new and better one and put it into the jacket. Not sure if it's worth the hassle... Maybe I remove the liner myself except from the collar and wear the shell...
  8. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    I recently had a bad experience with my Bronson Deck Jacket. I created a thread about the issue here...
  9. CatsCan

    Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket sheds tons of fibres from pile liner!

    OK, said I. Dry Clean Only. But if THIS is the reason for them to state Dry Clean Only, then they must have done something very wrong. This is the Bronson N-1 Deck Jacket in their blue version with 80% wool 20% Acryl liner. I washed it for the first time after three years. Note, that I wash ALL...
  10. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    True. Annoyingly trim fitting. For me Pike Bros have their sleeve issues. Real McCoys have the asian too snug issue for me, Buzz Ricksons are too boxy for me, Bronsons can be good if sized up and internal cuffs moved futher down the sleeve... N-1s can be a very stubborn thing when it comes to...
  11. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    If you ask me: YES! Looks good on you. It is never looking good if one fills a jacket like a saucage a gut. From where your shoulder seams sit and from the length of the sleeves it is a good fitting jacket on you.
  13. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    Bit late to the party this time, but Blackadder nailed it. You'd just grab one and call it good. The older types (blue ones with US NAVY across the back) were more personal outfitted, though, as you can see from old pics. Those fit the individual sailors better. Some officers seem to have had...
  14. CatsCan

    Acceptable time gain/loss for vintage timepiece.

    I'd say, it has to be serviced/repaired... Chances are, that it has to be cleaned and oiled. If not cleaned, it will wear and things get worse, likely making a repair necessary, translating to higher costs. Cleaning and oiling is a standard service which is usually not expensive if not cheap...
  15. CatsCan

    Acceptable time gain/loss for vintage timepiece.

    I still own an English verge fusee watch dating to 1815. After service by a watchmaker specialized in vintage timepieces it runs down it's full chain in 31 hours and loses one to two minutes when it lays face up on my desk. It is adjusted to 4 positions. When worn it can either gain a little or...
  16. CatsCan

    The ultimative Denim Trouser Thread?

    I also had my eye on the NON STOCK OG-107s. Unfortunately their biggest size is 36 inch waist which is only good looking worn by someone who has a waist of 34 inch and is able to use the side adjusters. I am currently at 96 cm around my waist (roughly 38 inch) and I don't consider myself chubby...
  17. CatsCan

    The ultimative Denim Trouser Thread?

    I think I am about to try one of these for myself. I somewhat got annoyed by low to mid rise pants recently... I have some OG 507s with a very high rise (above belly line when pulled up) and I can move and bend and sit really comfortably with my belly part encased this way. The Pike Brothers are...
  19. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    I also own a Bronson Navy Blue N-1 and I am very happy with it. Quality, cut and prize are well balanced. Only gripe is the bold US Navy across the back although I like it's authentic appearance from a historical point of view. Still haven't made up my mind about removing it (if this can be done...
  20. CatsCan

    Is this legit? Freewheelers N-1 deck jacket

    I imagine Freewheelers N-1 without buttoned pockets. But I don't know if there is a new or was an old version with buttoned pockets.
  21. CatsCan

    How to unshrink wool

    This is pretty much what I think about it, too. It depends... Another factor is how the wool was blocked in the manufacturing of the garment. Before tossing the garment, it is always worth to try to re-establish the former form. I have successfully restored a sweater, but this was of course...
  22. CatsCan

    Wool and hot water- several questions!

    Not necessarily I'd say. Since some time, wool can be treated by manufacturers to be machine washable. One of the names of this treatment is "superwash". I don't like the idea of treating a fiber which otherwise would be perfectly de-composable and natural like they do with "superwash" wool. But...
  23. CatsCan

    Bronson Black Friday sale

    Indeed!

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