New Wested Cotton Indy Jacket

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 11:59 am

So you can only request sleeve length, does that mean the jacket comes in small, medium, and large? Or like a jacket 42R, 44R, so on?

I J

PETER · Post by **PETER** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 1:06 pm

Like a jacket 40reg, 40 long etc just like an off the peg jacket.
Cheers
Peter

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:21 am

Thank you sir!

SOUTH-SIDE CHICAGO GILMER · Tue Aug 05, 2003 2:43 pm

I received my cotton Indy yesterday a.m.

Those of you who are interested in buying this jacket will not be disappointed. I purchased the cotton collar.

As Mr. Michaelson stated, it's very, very lightweight and very comfortable.
In essense, you are wearing a windbreaker.

Kudos to Peter for creating this. Living in Southern California, this will most likely get more wear than my authentic lamb, but that is still my favorite.

A note, I suggest dry cleaning as Peter did, only for your protection.
In this manner, you will not encounter any shrinkage.

Order it when you can. You will enjoy it.

MK · Post by MK » Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:11 pm

Here are the pics of his jacket.

Enjoy!

Jsoftz · Post by **Jsoftz** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:46 pm

Wow, very nice. Someday.. when I have money, I may order me one of those.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 9:49 pm

It looks like the action pleats are sewn to the jacket at an extra spot about a third of the way down from the shoulder seam!

Tell us how THAT is.

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:25 pm

SOUTH-SIDE CHICAGO GILMER wrote:As Mr. Michaelson stated, it's very, very lightweight and very comfortable.
In essense, you are wearing a windbreaker.

is it really that light? Man, I was hoping it would be a little heavier than that. What's the lowest temperature you think you'd wear it in? And what's the coldest season you'd wear it in?

Michigan Smith · Post by **Michigan Smith** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:31 pm

It looks like the action pleats are sewn to the jacket at an extra spot about a third of the way down from the shoulder seam!

I noticed that too, but only on the left side it appears?

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:32 pm

I was wondering that too Dakota. MAybe Peter could make a liner to put in it?

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:11 am

MK, that's not Michaelson's jacket is it? The pic doesn't look like him and the collar doesn't appear to be cordurroy.

Rixter · Post by **Rixter** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:40 am

Dakota Brown wrote: is it really that light? Man, I was hoping it would be a little heavier than that. What's the lowest temperature you think you'd wear it in? And what's the coldest season you'd wear it in?

Indiana wrote:I was wondering that too Dakota. MAybe Peter could make a liner to put in it?

I was really, REALLY hoping Peter would consider the option of a thinsulate lining to the shell:

http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic ... sc&start=0

It appears I’m not the only one! ...and I used ALL my power and influence with Peter to make it happen also, but it doesn’t look like it’s to be. <Big Wide Grin>

PS: Thank you MK for the pix.

jaydoc1 · Post by **jaydoc1** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:26 am

That is a great looking jacket although I'm not a big fan of the Cordouroy collar. That's going to make a great addition to the camping supplies.

Jaydoc

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:53 am

No, that's not me. I'm still trying to work that in, BUT, do I also detect rectangular slides on the strap now, instead of D rings? If so, that's a plus too. The D rings, though nice, do slide a bit easier on and off the strap. The rectangular slide would be a much better choice for cotton. The collar on this one looks to be all cotton, too. Mine is the dark brown cordoury, as appears on the Weated link above. Regards. Michaelson

SOUTH-SIDE CHICAGO GILMER · Wed Aug 06, 2003 11:12 am

Yes, Michaelson, they are the rectangular sliders. I requested them before finding out they were offered in D-ring only. I guess I was lucky, but I'm sure you can get them when you order.

I live in Los Angeles, so this jacket could be worn pretty much throughout the year here. This is NOT a cold-weather jacket.

As MK told me yesterday, this is a "city" jacket, something to wear in most warm-weather conditions. It's not really durable enough, he feels, for any kind of "adventuring", but will do as a casual fashion jacket and he's right.

Hope this helps.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 11:29 am

Good deal. So, if we have two jackets with different slides, I'd say we can safely assume it IS an option for ordering. Like I said, I recommend the rectangular slides to all interested. D-rings work fine on leather. I've had no problems with ANY of the leathers using the original standard D-ring, but it slides pretty bad on cotton. Also agree with MK's thoughts. This is a 'go to town and the mall' kind of jacket. Perfect for our usual warm day to day wanderings in the urban jungle. I would not want to go crashing through undergrowth in it. It's not meant for that kind of wear and tear. It's meant for exactly what it is....a light weight, warm weather, comfortable jacket that can be enjoyed when it's just to dang hot for any of our leathers, and made by the original Indy jacket maker to boot! Can't beat them apples! Regards. Michaelson

FLATHEAD · Post by **FLATHEAD** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 5:05 pm

If you look at the pictures alittle closer, it appears that what might seem
like the pleat is sewn onto the jacket about a third of the way down on
the one side is most probably a really sharp crease. That, the fact
that its only on the one side, and neither person who bought the jacket
mentioned this, would lend one to believe its only an optical illusion.

But if either of you fine gentlemen could please put this to bed, we would
really appreciate it!

Flathead

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 5:18 pm

Thanks for the pics MK. This resolves my need to get one soon. I'm willing to bet that theres a crease on the left side because of how they're folded when being shipped. Am I right? My last Wested has a small kink on the middle of the storm flap that just won't come out. Not a big deal, just slightly annoying.

SOUTH-SIDE CHICAGO GILMER · Wed Aug 06, 2003 7:22 pm

There is no stitch on the pleat.

When MK had me raise my arm, front and back simply touched.

The pattern is exactly the same as the leather jackets, just cotton.

West · Post by **West** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 3:14 am

Hey Michaelson,
Don't you owe us some pics?

Indiana Janice · Post by **Indiana Janice** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 7:40 am

My cotton jacket has arrived in N.Ireland. Now I just have to wait 3 weeks for my mom to bring it back. It will be a long 3 weeks!
Janice

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:28 am

Yep, I do owe pictures, but have so many irons in the fire at the moment (and just got a phone call we have relatives coming in this weekend to add to the pile!

), it just hasn't been done yet. Sorry about that!

Regards. Michaelson

Michigan Smith · Post by **Michigan Smith** » Tue Aug 26, 2003 9:52 pm

Haven't heard much more about this jacket since the initial hub-bub.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:18 pm

They're being quietly ordered, made, and delivered. Not much more to report except they're exceptional jackets and an exceptional value. (Humm. I sound like an informertial salesman, don't I?!

)Regards. Michaelson