bobjones
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I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on a jacket that will be my first veg-tanned piece after decades of chrome-tanned ones.
My understanding is that veg-tanned are generally more durable - except when it comes to rain/getting wet. Given that NYC has rain fairly often, and that I already have a sponge masquerading as a jacket for which I have to check the forecast before wearing (375 roughout), I just want to know whether I will need to avoid wet weather at all costs. My belts are veg-tanned, but since they aren't exposed I am less concerned about them.
I saw a reddit thread where someone wearing the jacket I am getting and wore it during a very light rain, and they couldn't get the spots out until they applied a creme. That does not provide me with much comfort, as I do not want another museum piece that looks great in my living room but can't be worn outside too often. Am I being overly concerned here?
My understanding is that veg-tanned are generally more durable - except when it comes to rain/getting wet. Given that NYC has rain fairly often, and that I already have a sponge masquerading as a jacket for which I have to check the forecast before wearing (375 roughout), I just want to know whether I will need to avoid wet weather at all costs. My belts are veg-tanned, but since they aren't exposed I am less concerned about them.
I saw a reddit thread where someone wearing the jacket I am getting and wore it during a very light rain, and they couldn't get the spots out until they applied a creme. That does not provide me with much comfort, as I do not want another museum piece that looks great in my living room but can't be worn outside too often. Am I being overly concerned here?
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