Aero Half-belt Lining Question

[Deacon]

I have an Aero horsehide Half-belt that is too heavy for the weather we get here in the northern portion of the the San Francisco Bay Area.

Would it be feasible to send it back to Aero to have the Alpaca lining replaced with something thinner? And if so, what material would be recommended?

Thanks for your time.

 

[oldcrow82]

Deacon, the alpaca is know to be Aero's heaviest lining. Anything other than what you have would be lighter with cotton drill being the lightest of the linings and tartan wool being between the two.
I've heard you get hit with a duty charge when it gets shipped back into the states, hopefully someone can speak to how to avoid that.
Another option you might look into is Johnson's leathers in San Francisco. Might be a quicker cheaper option. I have never dealt with them but I've heard good things from other FL members. If you do drop me a line, I'm considering a lining change and I'm in northern California too.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I've never been charged 'duty' on a return jacket from Aero...but it must be specified that it is a repair..or return by Aero. I always remind Amanda.
HD

 

[Deacon]

Thanks gentlemen.

 

[crimsonofsam]

Does anyone know what ounce wool Aero uses for their linings?

 

[Philalethes]

Does anyone know what ounce wool Aero uses for their linings?

The standard wool tartan is 10 oz., but you can also request 13 or 16 oz. tartans. (These are all from Locharron.)

They may also still have a supply of Harris Tweed, which they acquired this summer. Of these I don't know the weight.

 

[Sweep]

Check out the Lochcarron website for the specs.
The standard linings are from the Reiver range and they will send you samples in the post but it could get a bit expensive if you are indecisive as they have over 500 to choose from.
http://lochcarron.com/reiver.htm

...Sweep

 

[ando.thun]

What kind of temperature do you have in the San Francisco Bay Area?

I have a Highwayman with cotton drill lining and wear it with a t-shirt when the temperature is below 15° Celsius. As soon as the temperature is below 5° Celsius I add a sweater.

I plan to buy a lighter jacket for the summer as the FQHH is to heavy for me to wear in spring and summer.

I would send the jacket back to Aero for the relining. See the pictures in the following thread:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...hwayman-will-ride-again!&highlight=highwayman