Giuseppe R
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I miss read it the first time, I’m sorry. Deleted my last answer.I'm shrinking out of all of my jackets... What to do? Sell everything? (incredible hassle) Eat more and get fat again? (Easy and delightful)
Does Lewis Leathers send out swatches? I recently acquired a 70s super Monza in sheepskin which is absolutely amazing. I wonder whether their current sheepskin is comparable to the hides they used back then.
@red devil have you ever handled one of their sheepskin jackets?
Does Lewis Leathers send out swatches? I recently acquired a 70s super Monza in sheepskin which is absolutely amazing. I wonder whether their current sheepskin is comparable to the hides they used back then.
@red devil have you ever handled one of their sheepskin jackets?
My green sheep Lewis jacket has the really nice sheepskin. I placed the order back on May 19th, and they shipped it out on July 2nd. So it was pretty recent.
At first I felt the impluse to order another in Sheepskin. But now that impulse has passed, I am back on the track to experience all other leather types first. Your current Lewis jacket is really nice, and I understand the urge to get another sheepskin based on that experience. But there are so many other fishes out there. I'm still trying to find a way to do a Kudu jacket - the cashmere of rough out thats 2.2mm thick
I really dig that British racing green. Did you get swatches first before ordering? Is it possible to ask for a specific hide. I would love to get a hide similar to this.My green sheep Lewis jacket has the really nice sheepskin. I placed the order back on May 19th, and they shipped it out on July 2nd. So it was pretty recent.
At first I felt the impluse to order another in Sheepskin. But now that impulse has passed, I am back on the track to experience all other leather types first. Your current Lewis jacket is really nice, and I understand the urge to get another sheepskin based on that experience. But there are so many other fishes out there. I'm still trying to find a way to do a Kudu jacket - the cashmere of rough out thats 2.2mm thick
That is really nice grain. I didn't get swatches. But that's because I tend to shop impulsively. Looking back the old threads, Lewis Leather sells a swatch book, I think Regius had one.I really dig that British racing green. Did you get swatches first before ordering? Is it possible to ask for a specific hide. I would love to get a hide similar to this.
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Interesting that it's chrome tanned. I thought the italians were all about vegetable tanned leathers, right?That is really nice grain. I didn't get swatches. But that's because I tend to shop impulsively. Looking back the old threads, Lewis Leather sells a swatch book, I think Regius had one.
While I held back on the second Lewis jacket for now, I did buy some merino sheepskin leather 1.8mm from this place:
https://buyleatheronline.com/en/leather-for-bags-craft-binding/338-merinos-aniline-sheepskin.html
And had it shipped to JL for a jacket. If everything goes smoothly it would be just over a month before I can compare this Italian chrome sheep to Lewis' French veg tanned sheep.
Interesting that it's chrome tanned. I thought the italians were all about vegetable tanned leathers, right?
I know right, that was my first thought too. But I’m gonna give it a try and see what the diff would be.Interesting that it's chrome tanned. I thought the italians were all about vegetable tanned leathers, right?
Yes - I have received swatches from them in the past year, and have a new sheepskin Super Phantom in the vegtan racing green - its an amazing leather. Unlike any of the HH or cowhide I have but not flimsy like lamb - it is soft but thick, and needs no breaking in, with a really lovely hand and deep colour to it. Also check out their newer vegtan cow - a sizeable upcharge but that is also another great leather - only in black (teacore) though. Both these hides are far nicer than their regular HH in my opinion. The vegtan sheepskin is really great value as it is the same as the stock HH price and the hide is at least as good or better than badalassi in my view.Does Lewis Leathers send out swatches? I recently acquired a 70s super Monza in sheepskin which is absolutely amazing. I wonder whether their current sheepskin is comparable to the hides they used back then.
@red devil have you ever handled one of their sheepskin jackets?
Great find! I think another member here might have scooped it up!I can’t remember your size Canuck panda but here’s a aero kudu 1/2 belt starting at $499. Size medium.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255059422424
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I have some custom shirts that uses Sea Island long staple cotton. Best cotton in my experience. But I think that would be an overkill for jacket lining. And I couldn't source it myself either.Would You Guys Kindly be able to direct me to some sources for High End Cotton Sateen suppliers for liners in our Jackets. North America and UK please. Was thinking 6oz min, 200 GSM, but do not know if that would even be correct weight for an Cotton Sateen all-rounder, something light, breathable, durable and comfortable. Would be using it in both the Body and the Sleeves.
Your Input appreciated