Anyone still into the Washed Goat?
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Anyone still into the Washed Goat?
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Good for the evenings though.
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Really? How bad is it?Raider S wrote:
While the smell is still a little weird...
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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.
Mine never had a smell though, I read a few posts of people talking about this but mines was odour free.
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Are you sure it's the jacket?
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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.
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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.
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I've noticed that I dissipate more quickly these days with use and airing.
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As long as I stay upwind of myself, I have no problems.
Uh, was this mike on?
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Uh, was this mike on?
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My washed goat is too hot for summer. I'd much prefer my Todds Standard....thinner and lighter.
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no weird smell from mine! Love it...
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Anyone have a photo of the smell? Dutch needs one.
Regard! Michaelson
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LOL! You made me spit water over my floor, thank god it was water !Michaelson wrote:Anyone have a photo of the smell? Dutch needs one.
Regard! Michaelson
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Dutch_jones wrote:LOL! You made me spit water over my floor, thank god it was water !Michaelson wrote:Anyone have a photo of the smell? Dutch needs one.
Regard! Michaelson
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Sometimes not, I admit it...binkmeisterRick wrote:Are you sure it's the jacket?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Backbone??
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Some hides will have a bit of a stripe or coloring where the hide stretched over the spine or backbone of the animal.
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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.
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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.
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This is a tag inside my Wested jacket.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.
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It is? Since when did they start including that tag?
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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 )Kevin Anderson wrote:It is? Since when did they start including that tag?
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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.
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.
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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.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.
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Is that tag only put in jackets made of goat? Neither of mine have the tag.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
orbThis is a tag inside my Wested jacket.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.
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RCSignals wrote: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.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.
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orbThis is a tag inside my Wested jacket.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.
Is that tag only put in jackets made of goat? Neither of mine have the tag.
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Mine are both custom. Maybe the tag just goes in the otr jackets
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Yeah, i'll check when my custom gets here to be sureRCSignals wrote:Mine are both custom. Maybe the tag just goes in the otr jackets
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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!'...
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!'...
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I wondered about that but was afraid to ask. Maybe Dutch just transcribed it wrongKevin Anderson wrote:Garment subject to rain?
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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..
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no mine is not washed goat.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!'...
RC that was what was in there ! most likely some of the text fell off ! I'll try to take a clear pic tommorow;)
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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.Dutch_jones wrote:This is a tag inside my Wested jacket.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.
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.
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oh, you have a vintage wested? wanna show some pictures of it?
I love those jackets. I never get tired of seeing them.
I love those jackets. I never get tired of seeing them.
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About to ask the same thing !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.
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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.
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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.
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of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets.
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Agreed and this being 2009 your wested is still kinda vintage !Indiana Holt wrote:of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets.
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Man, that's a scary thought too! Time does fly!! I can't believe that jacket is 7 years old already.Dutch_jones wrote:Agreed and this being 2009 your wested is still kinda vintage !Indiana Holt wrote:of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets.
But like a 'wise man' said, "It's not the years, it's the mileage." Will post some pics tonight.
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thats great.
post them in this thread so we dont get this thread to of topic.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=35100&hilit=vintage
post them in this thread so we dont get this thread to of topic.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=35100&hilit=vintage
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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.
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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,
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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.