Anyone still into the Washed Goat?

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:38 pm

I haven't heard much about this lately and was wondering if people are still wearing theirs. I can't imagine a lightweight leather for warm weather that would be as strong as this one.

While the smell is still a little wierd this is THE leather for warm weather. I'll try to get photos of mine since it's been slightly distressed.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:06 am

I LOVE mine!!

I've gotten a few compliments on it already (haven't worn it much yet) and I think it's just great.

Shane

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:47 am

Love it, but even I'm not that crazy. Mid 20's C (high 70 f) this week, t-shirt weather.

Good for the evenings though.

danmartin26 · Post by **danmartin26** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:49 am

Raider S wrote:
While the smell is still a little weird...

Really? How bad is it?

rover smith · Post by **rover smith** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:52 am

I havnt really had mines off since I got it earlier this year, Apart from this week its been crazy warm.

Mine never had a smell though, I read a few posts of people talking about this but mines was odour free.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:02 am

Are you sure it's the jacket?

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:14 am

I'll admit, every goatskin jacket I've owned definitely has a different odor than a cowhide....not a bad one, mind you, but one you can definitely define as not the 'norm'.

It's not something you need to be concerned about. Just don't expect that rich 'cowhide' smell when you first open the package, but one that is definitely not what you're used to. You get used to it very quickly, and as stated above, it dissapates quickly with use and airing.

Regards! Michaelson

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:38 am

I've noticed that I dissipate more quickly these days with use and airing.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:44 am

As long as I stay upwind of myself, I have no problems.

Uh, was this mike on?

Regards! Michaelson

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:04 am

My washed goat is too hot for summer. I'd much prefer my Todds Standard....thinner and lighter.

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:37 am

no weird smell from mine!

Love it...

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:48 am

;0 ;0

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:07 am

Anyone have a photo of the smell? Dutch needs one.

Regard! Michaelson

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:08 am

Michaelson wrote:Anyone have a photo of the smell? Dutch needs one.

Regard! Michaelson

LOL! You made me spit water over my floor, thank god it was water !

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:09 am

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:17 am

Dutch_jones wrote:
Michaelson wrote:Anyone have a photo of the smell? Dutch needs one.

Regard! Michaelson
LOL! You made me spit water over my floor, thank god it was water !

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:44 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:Are you sure it's the jacket?

Sometimes not, I admit it...

People have described goat as a little fishy compared to other leathers but it's not a bad smell. It's not as good as a brand new pair of leather shoes, but it's not something people would run from. Maybe a bit of rotten in there or a wet dog smell!

If the Todd's is as light as people keep saying I really want to see one in person.

Indyzane · Post by **Indyzane** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:50 am

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:26 pm

The washed goat is a great looking leather. But better not from Wested.
I got one with a few backbone marks on it. I especially stated when I made the order that I don't want any backbone marks.

Regards

orb

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:55 pm

orb wrote:The washed goat is a great looking leather. But better not from Wested.
I got one with a few backbone marks on it. I especially stated when I made the order that I don't want any backbone marks.

Regards

orb

Backbone??

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:02 pm

Some hides will have a bit of a stripe or coloring where the hide stretched over the spine or backbone of the animal.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:04 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:Some hides will have a bit of a stripe or coloring where the hide stretched over the spine or backbone of the animal.

Thank you sir.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:06 pm

No prob.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:23 pm

orb wrote:The washed goat is a great looking leather. But better not from Wested.
I got one with a few backbone marks on it. I especially stated when I made the order that I don't want any backbone marks.

Regards

orb

wested leather wrote:Imperfections, scars , shadings and blemishes actually enhance the beauty and value of this genuine leather garment and are not considered defects. This is nature's way of telling the real thing from the imitation, colour fastness cannot be guaranteed on skin. Garment subject to rain.

This is a tag inside my Wested jacket.

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:26 pm

It is? Since when did they start including that tag?

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:38 pm

Kevin Anderson wrote:It is? Since when did they start including that tag?

Mine is from 2008 Its on the back on the tag that says Polyester/sating lining, real leather, leather cleaners only ( or something like it )

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:42 pm

I have a spine mark but it isn't a big deal because it has blended in with the rest of the aging over time. It adds to the character somewhat. Some might be more pronounced than others I'd imagine.

Pretty common on a backpanel that's a big piece of leather from a smaller animal like a goat. I wouldn't expect it on a cowhide jacket but it's not unexpected on a goat jacket.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:43 pm

Raider S wrote:I have a spine mark but it isn't a big deal because it has blended in with the rest of the aging over time. It adds to the character somewhat. Some might be more pronounced than others I'd imagine.

Pretty common on a backpanel that's a big piece of leather from a smaller animal like a goat. I wouldn't expect it on a cowhide jacket but it's not unexpected on a goat jacket.

I have some marks on my goat jacket too, but once you get used to the jacket you hardly notice it, and agreed it blends in.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:11 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:
orb wrote:The washed goat is a great looking leather. But better not from Wested.
I got one with a few backbone marks on it. I especially stated when I made the order that I don't want any backbone marks.

Regards

orb

wested leather wrote:Imperfections, scars , shadings and blemishes actually enhance the beauty and value of this genuine leather garment and are not considered defects. This is nature's way of telling the real thing from the imitation, colour fastness cannot be guaranteed on skin. Garment subject to rain.
This is a tag inside my Wested jacket.

Is that tag only put in jackets made of goat? Neither of mine have the tag.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:31 pm

RCSignals wrote:
Dutch_jones wrote:
orb wrote:The washed goat is a great looking leather. But better not from Wested.
I got one with a few backbone marks on it. I especially stated when I made the order that I don't want any backbone marks.

Regards

orb

wested leather wrote:Imperfections, scars , shadings and blemishes actually enhance the beauty and value of this genuine leather garment and are not considered defects. This is nature's way of telling the real thing from the imitation, colour fastness cannot be guaranteed on skin. Garment subject to rain.
This is a tag inside my Wested jacket.
I don't know, do you have custom or OTR jackets mine is an otr, it is shared with a tag that says, polyester/satin lining real leather. its near the bottom of the liner.

Is that tag only put in jackets made of goat? Neither of mine have the tag.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:26 pm

Mine are both custom. Maybe the tag just goes in the otr jackets

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:32 pm

RCSignals wrote:Mine are both custom. Maybe the tag just goes in the otr jackets

Yeah, i'll check when my custom gets here to be sure

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:33 pm

Garment subject to rain?

Good Lord...
Have any other Wested owners seen this tag? Mine were all 2008, and all but one of five were customs...I never saw it.
Was it only for washed goat? Or washed goat custom jackets even, because I don't recall seeing it in my washed goat LC.
If it was only for the washed goat, it may as well have said 'Yes, your jacket has spine marks, get used to it!'...

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:38 pm

Kevin Anderson wrote:Garment subject to rain?
...

I wondered about that but was afraid to ask. Maybe Dutch just transcribed it wrong

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:43 pm

Reminds me of a line from a salesman (Gill!) in 'The Simpsons', remarking that rain water will strip the paint right off the SUV Homer is admiring..

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:58 pm

Kevin Anderson wrote:Garment subject to rain?
Good Lord...
Have any other Wested owners seen this tag? Mine were all 2008, and all but one of five were customs...I never saw it.
Was it only for washed goat? Or washed goat custom jackets even, because I don't recall seeing it in my washed goat LC.
If it was only for the washed goat, it may as well have said 'Yes, your jacket has spine marks, get used to it!'...

no mine is not washed goat.

RC that was what was in there ! most likely some of the text fell off ! I'll try to take a clear pic tommorow;)

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:51 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:
wested leather wrote:Imperfections, scars , shadings and blemishes actually enhance the beauty and value of this genuine leather garment and are not considered defects. This is nature's way of telling the real thing from the imitation, colour fastness cannot be guaranteed on skin. Garment subject to rain.
This is a tag inside my Wested jacket.

This tag sounds very familiar. Since I only have a Wested from '99 and the new ToD washed goat, I believe it's in my ToD. I'll double check when I get home tonight.

To respond to Raider's initial topic, I love my washed goat!!!! I've been wearing it very regularly. We've had a few "very warm" weeks here in LA, so I've shyed away from wearing on those exceptionally hot days, but the nights have been very cool, so it's the perfect weather for this lightweight beauty. I just soaked my jacket the other night for about 30 minutes, so it's still in the drying & wrinkling stage. I'll take some new pics of it this weekend and post here for all to see.

Kind regards,
Craig

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:06 pm

oh, you have a vintage wested? wanna show some pictures of it?

I love those jackets. I never get tired of seeing them.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:12 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:oh, you have a vintage wested? wanna show some pictures of it?

I love those jackets. I never get tired of seeing them.

About to ask the same thing !

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:02 pm

Holt and Dutch,

I looked back at my order info from Wested - I actually ordered that Raiders jacket in August of '02. Oops. Sorry about that. I bought my MBA shirt and trousers from Noel in '99. If you still want to see pics of the jacket, I'd be happy to post some when I get home from work tonight.

Kind regards,
Craig

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:26 pm

of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:27 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets.

Agreed and this being 2009

your wested is still kinda vintage !

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:35 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:
Indiana Holt wrote:of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets.
Agreed and this being 2009 your wested is still kinda vintage !

Man, that's a scary thought too! Time does fly!! I can't believe that jacket is 7 years old already.

But like a 'wise man' said, "It's not the years, it's the mileage." Will post some pics tonight.

Kind regards,
Craig

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:07 pm

thats great.

post them in this thread so we dont get this thread to of topic.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=35100&hilit=vintage

serrecuir · Post by **serrecuir** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:20 pm

Thanks, Holt! Will do. I thought I remembered seeing that thread around here somewhere.

And to keep this thread moving in the right direction, I'll post pics of my washed goat ToD here over the weekend, once it dries out. Man, that thing soaked up the water like a sponge! It's definitely gonna take a few days to dry, but I'm already loving the wrinkled sleeves.

Kind regards,
Craig

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:38 pm

Even though I worried about how it would look in the long term, I really think the washed goat is perfect for the ToD look. Now if Holt and the rest of us could get Wested to offer a different lining as an option, people would be set.