Jacket Lining - Moleskin vs Corduroy

[jpk_NJ]

For a Northeast Fall/Winter coat (steerhide), which lining would be better? Pros/cons of each? Moleskin or Corduroy

 

[Fastuni]

Moleskin. More comfortable and easier to wear.
Corduroy (never seen a full lining with this), may offer better insulation due to the ribbed structure.

My vintage European leathers have all either rayon, cotton or moleskin lining. The latter are quite warm in winter.

 

[schitzo]

if it's for winter you might consider a double lining. At the minute I have two leather jackets, one in heavy steer lined in Moleskin and one in heavy FQHH lined in corduroy. Tbh I don't think either is warmer. On the plus side both breathe well

 

[jlanderson]

Of the two, I'd prefer moleskin. I've got an Aero Hercules that I bought off the sale site ... it has moleskin lining and is warm yet not grabby, like corduroy can be with a sweater underneath.

 

[Fanch]

I had the same dilemma when I placed an order for my Teamster. I chose moleskin body shell lining and cotton drill for sleeves. If I had it to do over again, I would make the same choice. However, corduroy body lining would have worked too, although perhaps somewhat stiffer and heavier than the moleskin. The moleskin is soft, warm, comfortable, and tough. The corduroy might be marginally a bit more durable than moleskin. [huh]

 

[simonc]

Corduroy in a nice contrasting rich colour

 

[Edward]

Either... From personal experience, though, don't put moleskin in a jacket you want to be able to wear when it's a little warmer. My Bootlegger has moleskin sleeves, and I do have to shed it a couple of weeks earlier in the late Spring than a similar jaacket (same hide) with drill cotton lining.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Thanks for the opinions guys. Leaning towards corduroy as the shape of the fabric would trap more air = insulate better. Strictly a winter coat here as I have others for lighter wear. Might go full cord throughout or cotton drill in the sleeves. Saving the moleskin for pocket linings.

 

[Fanch]

I have a concern that corduroy sleeves would be too stiff and tend to catch when when one puts on or takes off the jacket. Aero's cotton drill sleeves work very well on all of my utility jackets. I would have no concern using corduroy for body shell lining and almost did for my Teamster.

 

[simonc]

Actually Fanch corduroy sleeves are really slippery, I had them fitted in my Hercules with shearling body and they work a treat, but the trick is thicker wale on the cord.