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Peacoat with Dragon
Dragon For sure! Very common for guys to get their clothing custom fitted and embroidered in Asian ports where workmanship was high and prices real low. The blues were also pegged and fitted, so close that zippers had to be installed to get them on. The inside of the cuffs were embroidered...- CC-1
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Used "vintage" Peacoat.
44 Pea Coat Check this out- it might still be available? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41831649- CC-1
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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which pea coat
comparing pea coats Considering the many years and contractors, sizing of authentic military pea coats is pretty consistent, at least for the 6 button models. There is no question that the older coats are superior in both quality and workmanship. This is not so much a reflection on the...- CC-1
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Shoe Care / Shoe Shine
Lincoln wax I strongly second that opinion. Lincoln smells a lot better too.- CC-1
- Post #167
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Red Wing Engineer Boots
crepe soles The real deal about the Red Wings is that the Irish Setter models were favored by ironworkers, erectors who walk steel and rodmen who have to struggle through rebar, pan decks and so forth- they can't afford to have a heel to trip them up. Check out the pic in the link...- CC-1
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What is stronger lining, nylon, rayon or polyester - are they the same?
synthetics Exactly... many names, overlapping terms and definitions. Acetate is derived from cellulose and so is rayon, yet they are different. But there is something called rayon acetate. Only a professional can sort out this mess. In short, I think rayon clothing is more luxurious and...- CC-1
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What is stronger lining, nylon, rayon or polyester - are they the same?
what about (cellulose) acetate? This synthetic is often used as lining material. I believe the traditional "satin" pea coat lining was acetate. I recently learned just how important the lining of a jacket or coat really is- the controlling element of the garment. If the material is thick it can...- CC-1
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
