Club Obi Wan

What's your favourite type of jacket lining? Why is it the best? There's lots of opinions out there, and I thought it would be fun to hear yours!

After trying all of them at one point or another, my favourite is cotton. It's comfy, can keep you a cool in temperate weather, and warm in cold weather. On pleasant San Diego days, I've found it very comfy. My second choice would be nylon, but I don't like how nylon feels against my skin on a warm day. Satin, though easy to slip on, would be my last choice (too hot, itchy, and uncomfortable when it gets worn/distressed). How about you?

I've always ordered 100% cotton lining, regardless of screen accuracy (LC, of course). First, as mentioned it is a better insulator against cold, it's more durable than nylon, and also more comfortable (sweat-dampened nylon sticks to the skin if you're wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Some people will argue that all cotton lining is frustrating when slipping on the jacket over an Indy shirt, but I long ago grew accustomed to the sleeve pinch technique, which is now second nature.

whipwarrior wrote:I've always ordered 100% cotton lining, regardless of screen accuracy (LC, of course). First, as mentioned it is a better insulator against cold, it's more durable than nylon, and also more comfortable (sweat-dampened nylon sticks to the skin if you're wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Some people will argue that all cotton lining is frustrating when slipping on the jacket over an Indy shirt, but I long ago grew accustomed to the sleeve pinch technique, which is now second nature.

Same here!

Cotton for the body, satin for the sleeves.

I wear t-shirts most of the time, and find satin sleeves a bit slippy (and can be a bit sweaty). Whilst a full satin liner is very nice (a bit like putting on a silky shirt).

I prefer all cotton, Wested do a heavyweight cotton which is black, it's just that bit sturdier and has that bit extra body to it. So that's my fave, all cotton and the heavyweight if it's in stock.

KT, I have the heavyweight black cotton in my Wested CS, and it is fantastically durable (and comfortable!). The stuff is almost like fabric kevlar; kind of 'ribby' and does not wear through or abrade. Best lining I've ever had in a jacket!

I actually like all cotton but satin sleeves work well. I would say on my lighter weight Indy jackets, cotton and on my heavier Indy jackets, satin.

The best "breathing" jacket I have uses a ripstop lining, of nylon.....The thing breathes superbly, making a heavy jacket wearable in late spring, and I get no issues with snags either.... Cotton would be my second choice..

I'm not sure what Tony Nowak used for his jackets, but it doesn't quite feel like cotton....Whatever that is, is superb....Perhaps a nylon variant? It never catches, and is decently warm in winter, and cooler in the hotter months....

I expect to be in the minority, but I like satin (or a smooth nylon). I know its not a great insulator, but it's easier to layer with virtually anything because it doesn't cling to fabrics like fleece. That makes the jacket more versatile. If I wore it with short sleeves a lot, it might bug me, but generally speaking; if I'm wearing short sleeves, it's to warm to wear a leather jacket.

My favorite lining is the one that doesn't wear out. Lining should last 5-10 years with moderate wear in my book. I have had cotton, wool and synthetics that wore out far too quickly. I've also had them last 20 years. I prefer lighter fabrics as it is warm here.

Chewbacca Jones wrote:I expect to be in the minority, but I like satin (or a smooth nylon). I know its not a great insulator, but it's easier to layer with virtually anything because it doesn't cling to fabrics like fleece. That makes the jacket more versatile.

+1. I feel that satin isn't nearly as durable as nylon, but either allow the jacket to more easily "glide" with your movement and over layers.

This is technically a skewed survey, as it doesn't include a full list of all linings available...G&B's twill lining is amazing, and tough as nails. As is the salmon coloured lining they use in their M422A.

Silk is also an option from some makers...not the fragile kind used for sheets, but the stuff made for historically accurate flight jackets.

I'm just saying, my favourite lining isn't listed here

Have to agree, Dawg, the best HAS always been the G&B twill in my opinion, but since no one else supplies it, I think this is a generalized list which suits the purpose.

Regard! Michaelson