Moleskin Lining

[Drax]

Hello everyone.
Back in November I ordered a HWN but after much deliberation & sleepless nights I've changed my mind at the last minute (Friday) & ordered a Tumbled Brown FQHH Aero Teamster(which seems to be the jacket of choice at the moment, probably due to some excellent posts by wdw / Fanch / Dav & Dash.):eusa_clap

It's due to be made in the next couple of weeks & have decided on a moleskin lining as I believe it to be soft, durable & warm(ish).

I'm currently going through the usual last minute process of wondering if it's the right choice & should I have a tartan lining instead - a sort of Aero trademark?

Could anyone on here with experience of the moleskin lining be kind enough to comment on its practicality in the real world? I did read a post somewhere who said it's quite stiff & wouldn't have it again? Can't be a stiff as FQHH surely?

Thanks in advance

 

[Sloan1874]

Depends on how you want to use it. Moleskin is really warm, it's great in handwarmer pockets, so it'll reduce the amount of time you'll be able to wear it. I tend to think that the tartan lining is fine for the UK climate, just layer as is appropriate.

 

[Fanch]

As I have said earlier, my Teamster has moleskin body shell lining and cotton drill sleeve lining. The moleskin lining is definitely "soft, durable & warm(ish)." It is NOT stiff. I believe I recall Ken telling me that moleskin is more durable than their tartans. Personally, I would not have my sleeves lined with anything other than Aero's cotton drill for ease of slipping in and out of the sleeves. The Teamster is my go-to cold weather jacket and use one of my Filson vests for layering if needed. For warmer weather, my other go-to jacket is my black goatskin Maxwell lined with cotton drill throughout and don't layer underneath the Maxwell since it already is snug against my body. I suspect the most durable body shell lining would be corduroy but think definitely more stiff than moleskin.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

I feel your pain Drax. I have a Teamster (brown FQHH) going into production this week and had the same last minute "what if I've got it wrong" worries about length and lining choice etc. Fanch made a good point that your first choice is usually your best decision. Moleskin is warm but not that warm, go with it.

Will be interested to see your tumbled brown teamster when it's done. I toyed with this hide as well but opted for brown FQHH because I like the depth of the colour in it. Have you made any changes to the standard jacket

Garry

 

[Drax]

Sloan - Easy for you to say that it's too warm as being a hardy Glaswegian anything over 2 deg C is classed as a balmy spring day.

Fanch - Thanks for the reply assuring me about it's lack of stiffness. As a matter of interest was there any particular reason that you choose a moleskin bodyshell?

Flash - Think I'll take the advice about first choice & stick with it. If it gets too much I guess that I could always get it re-lined.

As for changes to the standard jacket - just the usual. I'm 6'1 & have gone for 26.5" sleeves / 30" back & two open inside pockets as I don't want the press-studs to show through after a bit of wear. It's not too big a deal on a black jacket, but I think on the tumbled brown FQHH it may start to become noticeable quite quickly.

Thank you all for your replies. Will hopefully sleep a bit easier tonight.

Paul

 

[Fanch]

Fanch - Thanks for the reply assuring me about it's lack of stiffness. As a matter of interest was there any particular reason that you choose a moleskin bodyshell?

The moleskin is much warmer than cotton drill, and doesn't cause some of the skin irritation issues that some wool does. Moleskin lining should be very durable as well. My point of reference was several Filson vests that I own. Five are moleskin (three buttoned vests and two zippered vest liners) and only one 24 oz Mackinaw buttoned vest. For whatever reason the moleskin vests are more comfortable to wear than the wool. Just my preferences.

 

[Rudie]

Drax, you could ask for a button and loop closure for the inner pockets.

 

[armscye]

My experience with Aero wool linings is that even with cotton-lined sleeves, the jacket usually "sticks" as the wearer's shirt or sweater grabs the lining while putting the jacket on.

I put on my wool-lined Bootlegger with a big simultaneous throw of my shoulders, and I still end up tugging each shirt sleeve down. There is a reason why so many classic leather jackets have quilted sateen linings-- they are both warm and non-stick.

 

[Drax]

Well it's going to be moleskin. The reason i'm saying this, is because when I called Aero earlier today to discuss the possibility of changing linings, I was informed that my jacket is in production & is just awaiting the buttons to be fitted.
That means I could possibly take delivery of it this week!!

 

[Fanch]

What sleeve lining did you choose? Be sure to post lots of pics on arrival.

 

[Drax]

What sleeve lining did you choose? Be sure to post lots of pics on arrival.

I didn't actually specify the sleeve lining as I'm assuming it will be the standard cotton drill? If it's moleskin throughout then it is going to be a mighty warm jacket.

Will definitely post pics when it arrives.

Thanks to everyone for all your constructive & informative posts.