Jacket Lining Question

[Seb Lucas]

I'd like to buy some cotton drill fabric (such as Aero use) to have an old jacket relined.

Does anyone know what specifically I'm asking for? Is it called 10 oz plain weave, cotton drill, or similar? Is there a preferred company that makes this fabric?

I'm trying to source it here or via the net.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I've written to Aero to ask what they use. I'm surprised no one seems to know any more about this almost ubiquitous lining material.

 

[Fanch]

Seb, you might ask Aero if they would consider selling you enough cotton drill material for you to have the jacket relined. They might not be inclined to reveal their source of raw materials to anyone. I can vouch that their cotton drill is superior to any other lining I have seen in regards to appearance, feel , and durability.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Hi Fanch - that thought had occurred to me too. Johnson Leathers use some good stuff too.

 

[Michael A]

Cotton drill = cotton twill. 10 oz is a pretty heavy fabric for lining, about in line with mid weight khaki pants I would think. This place might have some intfo for you, https://www.fabricsplus.com.au/Products.aspx?CatID=508 .

Michael

 

[ton312]

I love the Drill that Aero/Johnson and SB use. Wish I could help you with the source. It's a perfect all season liner IMHO.

 

[eugenesque]

Is it possible to send a non-aero jacket to aero to be be re-lined with their in house lining?

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^I'd be interested to know that too. I think Vanson may use something similar.

The Bootlegger in Avaitar is lined in Olive Cotton Drill, and one of the 30's HB (the Steerhide one in Black) is also lined in Cotton Drill. I really like that lining the best as well.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Is it possible to send a non-aero jacket to aero to be be re-lined with their in house lining?

Yes. But I'm not going to do that for a $50 jacket when the postage alone will cost more than the jacket.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Cotton drill = cotton twill. 10 oz is a pretty heavy fabric for lining, about in line with mid weight khaki pants I would think. This place might have some intfo for you, https://www.fabricsplus.com.au/Products.aspx?CatID=508 .

Michael

Thanks Michael - I appreciate the assistance. Curiously my cotton work shirts are 11 oz or 311 gsm cotton drill - they seem lighter and thinner than Aero lining. I would guess the lining drill is 12 oz but it may just feel different as a shirt.

 

[Peacoat]

Seb, these guys seem to have a supply of cotton drill/duck: https://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-canvas-fabric-duck-fabric.aspx

Here is one that has three colors of drill:

https://www.fabricland.co.uk/product-category/buy-fabric-online/cotton-fabric/drill/