How many of you guys ordered from the Aero sale?

[KBlake]

According to my observations, the rolls form when the sleeve is long enough for something to pile up. If the sleeves fit exactly, then fewer rolls form. I don't know whether this can be generalised, but that would be my observation.

That's interesting, and it explains why I prefer my sleeves a bit long. Can I ask you, what is the relationship between the curvature of the sleeve and the length required? Why does it seem that this woefully short sleeve still comes close to fitting properly?

 

[Marc mndt]

Will I have to keep stretching them out to achieve the right length over and over, thereby destroying my precious rolls? This is what I'm worried about.

In my experience stretching them out doesn't affect the rolls that will form over time.

I stretched the sleeves off this Thedi by half an inch. I don't see a lack of rolls.

Before vs after

@torfjord what's your experience with this, if I remember correctly you also stretched the sleeves of one of your Thedi jackets?

According to my observations, the rolls form when the sleeve is long enough for something to pile up. If the sleeves fit exactly, then fewer rolls form.

I don't think this is the case. Rolls form when the sleeves of a vegetable tanned leather jacket are bent, they're formed by the the waxes which settle the leather in a certain shape. (Seen on the Thedi shown above).

 

[KBlake]

I would like to say the customer service response I've gotten from Denny has been fantastic. I'm really impressed with that, and it makes me feel a lot better about this purchase.

 

[KBlake]

In my experience stretching them out doesn't affect the rolls that will form over time.

I stretched the sleeves off this Thedi by half an inch. I don't see a lack of rolls.

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@torfjord what's your experience with this, if I remember correctly you also stretched the sleeves of one of your Thedi jackets?

I don't think this is the case. Rolls form when the sleeves of a vegetable tanned leather jacket are bent, they're formed by the the waxes which settle the leather in a certain shape. (Seen on the Thedi shown above).

Again, excellent demonstration. Thank you Marc!

 

[MrProper]

That's interesting, and it explains why I prefer my sleeves a bit long. Can I ask you, what is the relationship between the curvature of the sleeve and the length required? Why does it seem that this woefully short sleeve still comes close to fitting properly?

Unfortunately, I don't know.
My bumbling explanation would be that the curve on the outside has more length than measured straight and since the arms usually have a curvature, stovepipes would become shorter due to the arm curvature (always assuming that the material does not stretch with it). The curved sleeves compensate for this because there is more material on the outside.
The shoulder width definitely plays a role and possibly also the type of shoulder (pointed, round, ...).
But as I said, that's just how I explain the world to myself

 

[jacketjunkie]

I would like to say the customer service response I've gotten from Denny has been fantastic. I'm really impressed with that, and it makes me feel a lot better about this purchase.

Good to hear. I would consider very carefully though whether I wanted the sleeves to be 2“ longer. They are borderline short but well within reason, noone in the real world would ever give them a second thought. +2“ and they will be almost knuckle-length which imho is WAY too long. I would want no more than an extra inch, maybe less.

 

[torfjord]

In my experience stretching them out doesn't affect the rolls that will form over time.

I stretched the sleeves off this Thedi by half an inch. I don't see a lack of rolls.

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Before vs after

@torfjord what's your experience with this, if I remember correctly you also stretched the sleeves of one of your Thedi jackets?

I don't think this is the case. Rolls form when the sleeves of a vegetable tanned leather jacket are bent, they're formed by the the waxes which settle the leather in a certain shape. (Seen on the Thedi shown above).

yes, correct. I soaked the sleeves with water and stretched it carefully with my hands then hung it to dry over night with weights placed in the sleeves. They stretch 1-2 cm and there are still rolls on the sleeves.

 

[RDS]

New in town. Interesting. Quite the aggressive tone for someone who hasn't been here long.

Like I said, another inch would have been great. 25.5" would be perfect. See my post above. I'll post photos of the actual length shortly, since my credibility is now in question from someone who has been here so long.

I don't need to justify my emotions to you, newcomer. Welcome.

If the tone was ‘aggressive’ it definitely wasn’t the intention and I certainly wouldn’t question anyones credibility or expect them to justify their emotions.
It was just a genuine enquiry as you initially seemed to be very pleased with the jacket and didn’t seem unduly worried about the sleeve length. However, in a very short time this appeared to completely change, possibly after the comment on sleeve length by one other, to the extent you’re accusing Aero Leather of ‘screwing’ you.
As said previously I thought the sleeves look fine, as do a few others, but obviously it’s your jacket and your money and I do hope you get things resolved to your satisfaction.
I think it’s admirable how Aero Leather has already stepped up to the plate in an effort to find a solution.