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- Michaelson
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Well, any hide will absorb water if it's applied long enough, even goatskin.
If you put a coating of leather dressing, like Pecards, it will make it water resistant, and just as resistant to soak through. Just keep in mind, though, NO leather jacket should be considered 'raingear' per se.
Cowhide can be all over the scop in terms of weight, and that's based on how thin it's shaved to make a jacket. I have a Wings VIP that is heavy and the perfect winter blizzard jacket. I've worn it in high wind snow conditions, and it was impervious to the storm.
That said, I have the other end of the scale of a lambtouch cowhide from Wested, and it's as light, if not lighter, than some lambskin jackets I've owned in the past.
Cowhide has been used for centuries to make leather outer garments, and have served their owners well when proper treatement has been applied to keep them loose and supple. It's tough, and a field hide that doesn't have to be babied.
At the moment I own more cowhide jackets than any other hide, and have been pleased with the performance of each.
Regards! Michaelson
If you put a coating of leather dressing, like Pecards, it will make it water resistant, and just as resistant to soak through. Just keep in mind, though, NO leather jacket should be considered 'raingear' per se.
Cowhide can be all over the scop in terms of weight, and that's based on how thin it's shaved to make a jacket. I have a Wings VIP that is heavy and the perfect winter blizzard jacket. I've worn it in high wind snow conditions, and it was impervious to the storm.
That said, I have the other end of the scale of a lambtouch cowhide from Wested, and it's as light, if not lighter, than some lambskin jackets I've owned in the past.
Cowhide has been used for centuries to make leather outer garments, and have served their owners well when proper treatement has been applied to keep them loose and supple. It's tough, and a field hide that doesn't have to be babied.
At the moment I own more cowhide jackets than any other hide, and have been pleased with the performance of each.
Regards! Michaelson