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If so, does it come in Dark and authentic brown?

Doug C

Doug C wrote:If so, does it come in Dark and authentic brown?

Doug C

what is "Lamb touch cowhide". is it a blend or something

Last I heard it's no longer available. I wish it were though.

It's a cowhide that feels as soft as lamb. So basically you have the softness of lamb but with the toughness of cow. It was a really dark brown (looked almost black in some lightings).

Yeah, I wish it were still available too.. but actually Lamb may be better for me anyways, with the weather here in Texas. BTW, I believe the Lamb-touch was basically cowhide taken from the underside "belly" area of the cow because it's thinner and softer.

Doug C

I have a lambstouch cowhide and it is BY FAR my favorite. It is not much heavier or hotter than the lamb. To me, it is softer and more flexible than the lamb, but it might be just me. It's too bad Peter doesn't offer it anymore. It really is a great hide. It also distresses really well. I will try to get pictures of is sometime today.

It's a cowhide that feels as soft as lamb. So basically you have the softness of lamb but with the toughness of cow. It was a really dark brown (looked almost black in some lightings).

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Actually, it is not as tough as regular cowhide! I talked to Peter a couple years ago about this hide when it was available. I told him I needed something a lot tougher than lamb, but soft, and I asked if the lambtouch would work. He said "no way, it's too delicate, not tough enough" and he steered me to the goat.

I have seen the stuff , and it IS really nice! Super soft, but does seem a bit on the thin side. I wouldn't want to use it as an adventure jacket.



have a nice day.

uh, maybe an URBAN adventure . It's just too tender for the more treacherous stuff.




have a nice day.

Why not just get a goat? The goat is soft, suple, but tough.

Yes, but his window box plants might suffer. The distressed cow is off it's food, and tha lambs can't reach.

Wested has discontinued it, over a year ago I believe. Peter said it just wans't economically viable. I don't think it was the most popular choice.

Ken

J Weaver, I was considering either Lambskin or Lambtouch because they are thin, which may be better for my Texas climate. I think goat would be a little too thick.

Doug C

Interesting TR, I've heard in the past that the lambtouch has the toughness of cow, but being that the leather is thinner, I could see where it wouldn't be quite as tough.

J_Weaver wrote:Why not just get a goat? The goat is soft, suple, but tough.

The goat is nowhere near as soft and supple as the lambtouch. In fact, the lambtouch, at least mine, is softer and suppler than the lamb. The goat will soften up, but it will never be as soft as the LT cow or lamb. Also, the LT is tougher than the lamb when it comes to surface abrasions, but not as puncture resistant as cow or goat.

Here are pics of my LT. The first is a comparison between the LT (the distressed side) and the lamb. This is the older, non-screen accurate color that Peter now offers (it is the non-distressed side, the pressed studs side). Notice how close the color is it the lamb. However, the LT is shinier.


The next picture is the LT from the front by itself.


The final picture is the back of the LT.

Thats a good looking jacket BDJ. I have a Wested goat, and I find it to be quite supple. But like you said not as much as lamb. However, If you want a tough jacket that has a good drape and weight the goat is about the only way to go.

Yep that jacket looks awsome. Looks like it would feel great to the touch, very drap(y) and thin looking - which is what I want. With the possible advantage of being slightly more tear resistant that Lambskin. Thanks for the pic, however if it's not available...maybe I do need to see some more Goat pics.

Doug C

Doug C wrote:J Weaver, I was considering either Lambskin or Lambtouch because they are thin, which may be better for my Texas climate. I think goat would be a little too thick.

Doug C

Hey Doug,

I missed your reply, sorry. I can comfortably wear my goat up to about 60. Personally, beyond that it is too warm for any jacket. I've got a few pics of my goat I can post if you want.

Absolutely post some pictures of your goat jacket please.. I do agree with your comment about the 60 degrees temperature, I'd never have my jacket on above that. thanks.

Doug C

No trouble Doug. Here you go. Their not great jacket specific pics, but they do show the goat in action.

Authenic brown goat
Authenic brown goat
Authenic brown goat
Authenic brown goat

P.S. Please excuse the Schumi resemblance in pic #3.

I figured there was a nice red Ferrari race car parked behind that rock outcropping.. , until I reread your post. The jacket looks great and I really like how it looks while zipped, being a ToD. I will need to really think good and hard about what I'll have mine made of. I'm leaning towards - I just don't think you could go wrong with any of them. Maybe too many choices is a problem in this instance. I think I'll request a few samples - right away. Thanks again my friend.

Doug C

Doug C wrote:I figured there was a nice red Ferrari race car parked behind that rock outcropping..

Yup, and its 4 wheel drive with big mud grip tires.