Jacket heading BACK to Wested!
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Jacket heading BACK to Wested!
The jacket I purchased when I visited the Shop this summer is headed back. From everyday wear this winter the satin lining in the sleeves has split! It's totally destroyed, although I don't know why. I thought it would last longer. I emailed wested and they said they could replace the satin lining with a cotton one and a few other repairs I needed to have done. It cost me $40 to ship that jacket back airmail with $350 insurance! A lot of people seemed shocked to see me without my Westy at school, I guess it has become my trademark!
But anyways, has anyone else had this problem with their Wested satin linings?
PS Read about my Wested Visit here:
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But anyways, has anyone else had this problem with their Wested satin linings?
PS Read about my Wested Visit here:
viewtopic.php?t=12820
Re: Jacket heading BACK to Wested!
Same with me!Indiana wrote:insurance! A lot of people seemed shocked to see me without my Westy at school, I guess it has become my trademark!
someone actually asked me if i wear anything underneath my jacket
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Sorry to hear about that Indiana. At least you were able to send it back to Wested to have it fixed for a reasonable price.
MorgonKenbur–
I wouldn't worry about the satin lining. I've had my Wested for a over a year and have worn it everyday I could and the satin and the cotton lining are both in almost brand new condition.
Regards,
SJ
MorgonKenbur–
I wouldn't worry about the satin lining. I've had my Wested for a over a year and have worn it everyday I could and the satin and the cotton lining are both in almost brand new condition.
Regards,
SJ
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Re: Jacket heading BACK to Wested!
Hi Indiana,Indiana wrote:But anyways, has anyone else had this problem with their Wested satin linings?
As you know our jackets were "born" about the same time (yeeech! that's so Budweiser. King of Jackets!) Mine also has a satin lining, I've worn it nearly every day too and it seems fine, perhaps a bit looser than it was when new. Let's see what it's like in 6 months.
Do folks who've had theirs longer than us have any similar experiences?
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There's always the trick of using nail polish to stop the run getting bigger that girls use for stockings... I have no idea how I know that... Nothing to see here, move along, move along.Indiana_Tone wrote:Again, the tear hasn't run any further than the spot where it's been sewn shut but it probably will eventually. That's to be expected from the fabric.
(Now, if we were talking Kevlar....I'd be a little more concerned.)
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Got the jacket back today! Man that was quick! I wasn't expecting it at all, and when I get home this morning there it is! I could never tell there was a "satan" lining in it at all. Great service. I've already made up my mind to order another this summer. Thank you Wested!!!!! TWO THUMBS WAYYY UP FOR WESTED CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!
The cotton body lining on my lamb came undone in two places once, as well as one of the sidestraps coming loose to the point of almost falling off. I took the jacket to a local tailor, and had him fix the lining problem, as well as re attatch the sidestrap, and install x box stitching. I never had to send the jacket back to Wested. I figured, why do that when the things that needed done were something a tailor in my home town could do?
Good luck, Indiana.
Good luck, Indiana.
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Old Goat--Satin Sleeves--Cotton Lining
I don't wear my TOD every day (although I do wear it a whole lot) but I've had it now for 3 years and as yet nothing has failed. Now I've had Levi's that lasted 10+ years and Levi's that lasted one, in general I like Levi's so that's what I buy. Wested makes a fine jacket and it sounds as if they made "speedy" repair of the problem. I like the satin sleeves as for the ease to slide in and the cotton body is said to be more durable, however, nothing last forever. The Goat gets nicer with each passing year but I just can't get used to this English zipper is this what Indy used?
Rick
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Re: Old Goat--Satin Sleeves--Cotton Lining
Yes, That is how Indy's jacket was.RIKRAK wrote:I don't wear my TOD every day (although I do wear it a whole lot) but I've had it now for 3 years and as yet nothing has failed. Now I've had Levi's that lasted 10+ years and Levi's that lasted one, in general I like Levi's so that's what I buy. Wested makes a fine jacket and it sounds as if they made "speedy" repair of the problem. I like the satin sleeves as for the ease to slide in and the cotton body is said to be more durable, however, nothing last forever. The Goat gets nicer with each passing year but I just can't get used to this English zipper is this what Indy used?
Rick
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I realize this is a bit of a necro post, but I too have a satin lining on my Wested, and have had it for about three years. Unfortunately, my satin lining was, early on, the victim of a rambunctious kitten who decided to sharpen her claws on the satin, thereby tearing a hole in the lining.
In addition to that, I've had holes open up in the cuffs of the sleeves, and have had BOTH pockets wear through. Plus, the collar line is starting to go as well.
I may have had a different run from you guys, and I do tend to be rather cavalier with my jacket (IE: I'll just throw it on a couch or something rather than meticulously cleaning it and hanging it up -- but hey, it's a leather jacket and I want it to look well worn anyway). That said, no way would I go with satin again. It may be cooler, but I'd rather have a more durable lining and from my experience, satin ain't it.
After halloween, I plan on sending the jacket back for repairs. I may ask them to see if they can replace the shoulder panel as well, since the cat got into that too.
But, outside of that, I'd say the jacket has lasted quite well. The lambskin has proven plenty durable, although I wouldn't recommend wearing it while being dragged behind a truck.
Just out of curiosity, what's the turnaround time on repairs been for you folks?
In addition to that, I've had holes open up in the cuffs of the sleeves, and have had BOTH pockets wear through. Plus, the collar line is starting to go as well.
I may have had a different run from you guys, and I do tend to be rather cavalier with my jacket (IE: I'll just throw it on a couch or something rather than meticulously cleaning it and hanging it up -- but hey, it's a leather jacket and I want it to look well worn anyway). That said, no way would I go with satin again. It may be cooler, but I'd rather have a more durable lining and from my experience, satin ain't it.
After halloween, I plan on sending the jacket back for repairs. I may ask them to see if they can replace the shoulder panel as well, since the cat got into that too.
But, outside of that, I'd say the jacket has lasted quite well. The lambskin has proven plenty durable, although I wouldn't recommend wearing it while being dragged behind a truck.
Just out of curiosity, what's the turnaround time on repairs been for you folks?
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