Aero Tartan lining search...

[HoosierDaddy]

Thanks. Just wondering, do you think the alpaca is warmer than the tartan lining?

I do. In fact the last Aero jacket(Bootlegger)that I received last spring had a slightly heavier and darker brown colored Alpaca than the Alpaca in my Highwayman that was made in 2001. I'm not sure that Aero offers the Donegal tweed anymore...but it is the warmest lining I have in an Aero jacket..except for the shearling in my FQHH Longshoreman.
HD

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Thank you too. I'm torn now on he half belt. Fur or no fur collar. I like the look of the fur better, but being in California, maybe it limits me?

I dunno...do you see others in your area with fur type collars? I think adding a mouton collar is kind of a personal thing. I,too,like the looks of them on some jackets. However...I prefer my jackets without simply because sometimes the mouton collar doesn't handle wear as well as the rest of the leather jacket. They can develope bald spots..or thinning areas while the rest of the jacket is still going strong.
HD

 

[Philalethes]

I prefer my jackets without simply because sometimes the mouton collar doesn't handle wear as well as the rest of the leather jacket. They can develope bald spots..or thinning areas while the rest of the jacket is still going strong.
HD

Interesting: I wasn't aware that they could thin out. To reassure ButteMT61 that some mutton collars stay strong: the collar on my grandfather's G-1 from 1950 shows no signs of thining that I can tell.

 

[ButteMT61]

Good info guys. All, good points to consider. Thank you.

 

[Aether]

Is there anywhere I may see the other Aero tweed offerings?

Have a look on the Aeroleather Japan page: http://aeroleatherclothingjapan.com/gallery?picasaViewAlbumId=PartsDetails,3

 

[ButteMT61]

Have a look on the Aeroleather Japan page: http://aeroleatherclothingjapan.com/gallery?picasaViewAlbumId=PartsDetails,3

It's taken me three months to narrow down The choice of jacket to 3. Now I have to pick the lining. UGH! I can't take it any more.

 

[Philalethes]

It's taken me three months to narrow down The choice of jacket to 3. Now I have to pick the lining. UGH! I can't take it any more.

If it makes you feel any better, I am in exactly the same boat (although I think I finally decided which of the three I want most... we'll see...).

 

[Philalethes]

Have a look on the Aeroleather Japan page: http://aeroleatherclothingjapan.com/gallery?picasaViewAlbumId=PartsDetails,3

Thanks for website. I have also been looking at these selections, pointed out in another thread: The Harris Tweed Shop and Harris Tweed Hebrides.

 

[Aether]

Thanks for website. I have also been looking at these selections, pointed out in another thread: The Harris Tweed Shop and Harris Tweed Hebrides.

Wow, some lovely fabrics there. Any of those would look great!

 

[Philalethes]

Wow, some lovely fabrics there. Any of those would look great!

I heartily agree! I daresay I am quite excited about the prospect of putting one of these in a jacket.

Perhaps either you, Aether, or HoosierDaddy could answer this: If the tweed in your jackets is roughly twice the thickness of the Reiver tartan, which is 10 oz., is it safe to say that the tweed in your jackets is in the 19/20 oz. range?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I heartily agree! I daresay I am quite excited about the prospect of putting one of these in a jacket.

Perhaps either you, Aether, or HoosierDaddy could answer this: If the tweed in your jackets is roughly twice the thickness of the Reiver tartan, which is 10 oz., is it safe to say that the tweed in your jackets is in the 19/20 oz. range?

Wow...I don't know about 'twice' as thick (maybe so)...but it is thicker..quite soft..and warmer. However..I'm not so sure that all tweeds are the same. I know what Aero's Donegal tweed is like..but it is the only tweed that I have in a jacket. I think to be on the safe side...I would ask Amanda or Will about the 'tweeds.
Well I just went and checked. The Donegal tweed does seem twice as thick as even my Alpaca lining...with a woven texture. I don't have a Tartan anymore since I sold it on. However...the Tartan I had seemed thinner than my Alcapa. Comparatively...I would say the tartan seemed the least durable of the three linings...but Aero could tell you for sure since they deal with it every day.
HD

 

[ButteMT61]

This isn't helping
I want long lasting in regards to wear and style. I want flexible, leaning towards a warmer jacket. Have to really ponder this task. All so beautiful. Maybe just a Lee jacket from Sears?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Aero's linings are not overly warm..in my opinion. Not like what seems common in a fashion mall jacket. Aero's linings do not offer much insulation from colder weather. 'To me'...the cotton drill is the least warm. Although robust and durable...it's more open weave just isn't much of a barrier to the chill and cold. Their satin lining actually seems to offer more warmth than the drill. The Tartan that I had seemed quite thin. My Alcapa seems to hold warmth much better..while the Donegal tweed offers a more comfy warmth. Fleece seems to be the warmest lining that Aero offers..as far as I know. 'For me'...I like the Alcapa since it can be quite versatile and layering can be added. After 8 or 9 yrs..it is showing no wear(Although some have complained that their Aplaca has worn through). The satin is warmer than one would think and also very durable. Donegal tweed is woven in such a way that it too seems quite durable. Several members have done as Jan Solo and had Aero use an inner lining(Alcapa?)and Gabardine lining over that...providing insulation plus the high durability of Gabardine.
I must say that the Tartan in my HalfBelt was quite beautiful. kind of a muted burgandy/Green..but it was just too thin to satisfy me. Perhaps there are different weights of Tartan?
HD

 

[ButteMT61]

Thank you, HD. I'd like to know more about Jans combo lining.
Much appreciated.

Aero's linings are not overly warm..in my opinion. Not like what seems common in a fashion mall jacket. Aero's linings do not offer much insulation from colder weather. 'To me'...the cotton drill is the least warm. Although robust and durable...it's more open weave just isn't much of a barrier to the chill and cold. Their satin lining actually seems to offer more warmth than the drill. The Tartan that I had seemed quite thin. My Alcapa seems to hold warmth much better..while the Donegal tweed offers a more comfy warmth. Fleece seems to be the warmest lining that Aero offers..as far as I know. 'For me'...I like the Alcapa since it can be quite versatile and layering can be added. After 8 or 9 yrs..it is showing no wear(Although some have complained that their Aplaca has worn through). The satin is warmer than one would think and also very durable. Donegal tweed is woven in such a way that it too seems quite durable. Several members have done as Jan Solo and had Aero use an inner lining(Alcapa?)and Gabardine lining over that...providing insulation plus the high durability of Gabardine.
I must say that the Tartan in my HalfBelt was quite beautiful. kind of a muted burgandy/Green..but it was just too thin to satisfy me. Perhaps there are different weights of Tartan?
HD

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Click on jansolo's profile to check his posts...or put Aero in search. There is a thread all about what Jan had Aero do...and a couple other threads of others following his lead with very satisfied results.
HD

 

[Philalethes]

Aero's linings are not overly warm..in my opinion. Not like what seems common in a fashion mall jacket. Aero's linings do not offer much insulation from colder weather. 'To me'...the cotton drill is the least warm. Although robust and durable...it's more open weave just isn't much of a barrier to the chill and cold. Their satin lining actually seems to offer more warmth than the drill. The Tartan that I had seemed quite thin. My Alcapa seems to hold warmth much better..while the Donegal tweed offers a more comfy warmth. Fleece seems to be the warmest lining that Aero offers..as far as I know. 'For me'...I like the Alcapa since it can be quite versatile and layering can be added. After 8 or 9 yrs..it is showing no wear(Although some have complained that their Aplaca has worn through). The satin is warmer than one would think and also very durable. Donegal tweed is woven in such a way that it too seems quite durable. Several members have done as Jan Solo and had Aero use an inner lining(Alcapa?)and Gabardine lining over that...providing insulation plus the high durability of Gabardine.
I must say that the Tartan in my HalfBelt was quite beautiful. kind of a muted burgandy/Green..but it was just too thin to satisfy me. Perhaps there are different weights of Tartan?
HD

Thanks for the detailed post. I am considering alpaca with something over top for the sleeves. Amanda has recommended cotton drill, but I have heard repeatedly that it is cold, so perhaps gabardine over alpaca is the way to go. Another consideration would be the quilted lining (assuming it is some sort of polyester fill), if Aero still offers it.

Aero offers three weights of tartan: 10 oz., 13 oz., and 16 oz. (I have links to them in an earlier post in this thread). Aether speculated that the 10 oz. is standard, which makes sense to me, since most people seem to regard their tartans as being on the thin/cold side.