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Post by thomasss on Feb 2, 2016 2:57:03 GMT -6
If you have any suggetions for this kind o f stuff... And not too expensive. I'll try to post pictures of the style i like later... Thanx   |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2016 14:04:03 GMT -6
thomasss waxed cotton won't be waterproof. It's good for drizzle but will soak thru in a hard rain. Maybe Helly Hansen? Or check the big name outdoor companies, Columbia etc.
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Post by bentin on Feb 2, 2016 14:34:25 GMT -6
Yeah, trying to stay comfortable and dry in cotton is a losing battle. If you want waterproof and breathable, time to go plastic. I love my Aether shell, totally waterproof and good even in warm weather.
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Post by Winterland on Feb 2, 2016 14:45:24 GMT -6
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Post by wdw on Feb 2, 2016 14:55:11 GMT -6
Without knowing thomasss 's intended use or requirements for the jacket, if it's purely a breathable jacket to provide wind, rain and snow protection, I can honestly say that Paramo is light years ahead of Goretex and the like for comfort and breathability. I've been using it for over a decade in the mountains of Scotland and Europe and would never go back to plastic. Paramo is virtually unknown outside the UK, but it's revolutionary in terms of weather protection. |
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Post by bentin on Feb 2, 2016 15:08:17 GMT -6
Without knowing thomasss 's intended use or requirements for the jacket, if it's purely a breathable jacket to provide wind, rain and snow protection, I can honestly say that Paramo is light years ahead of Goretex and the like for comfort and breathability. I've been using it for over a decade in the mountains of Scotland and Europe and would never go back to plastic. Paramo is virtually unknown outside the UK, but it's revolutionary in terms of weather protection. Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but under materials, even the Cotton+ lists polyester as a key component. I'm not a huge Gore Tex fan either, preferring Schoeller and Polartec for their better breathability and more natural appearance. |
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Post by wdw on Feb 2, 2016 15:20:46 GMT -6
bentin, you need to touch Paramo and wear it to really appreciate why it's different. I have various items from all their different ranges and none of it feels at all plasticky. It's all much softer. I think the polyester in the cotton summer stuff is to aid robustness and drying, but it feels like cotton, similar to ripstop BDUs. Their summer shirts are synthetic, but they're incredibly light, breathe really well and dry off like you wouldn't believe. The magic of Paramo is the liner in their wet weather gear. It sucks the sweat off you and shoves it out through the thin outer layer. Because it's so breathable, any water that penetrates from the outside gets pushed back out and then the whole thing dries quicker than any other material once you're out of the rain. It's probably derived from alien technology. Their famous claim to fame is that you can fill their wet weather jackets and trousers full of pinholes and it has no effect on the waterproofness, as it's made of a relatively loose weave anyway. It's how it works that makes it so different.
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Post by bentin on Feb 2, 2016 15:31:36 GMT -6
bentin, you need to touch Paramo and wear it to really appreciate why it's different. I have various items from all their different ranges and none of it feels at all plasticky. It's all much softer. I think the polyester in the cotton summer stuff is to aid robustness and drying, but it feels like cotton, similar to ripstop BDUs. Their summer shirts are synthetic, but they're incredibly light, breathe really well and dry off like you wouldn't believe. The magic of Paramo is the liner in their wet weather gear. It sucks the sweat off you and shoves it out through the thin outer layer. Because it's so breathable, any water that penetrates from the outside gets pushed back out and then the whole thing dries quicker than any other material once you're out of the rain. It's probably derived from alien technology. Their famous claim to fame is that you can fill their wet weather jackets and trousers full of pinholes and it has no effect on the waterproofness, as it's made of a relatively loose weave anyway. It's how it works that makes it so different. Don't doubt it. I use a Scottish Enduro rain jacket for cycling. Scots know a thing or two about rain. |
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Post by thomasss on Feb 3, 2016 8:52:57 GMT -6
Thanx guys for all your advices.
But i'm looking for something semi-dress. i already have a technical jacket.
That's why, the jacket on the right on my first post interest me : it is semi-dress for me and can wear it with my red wing.
By the way : the fabric of this jacket is 3-Layer-Technical-Laminate from japanese Komatsu®. Do you know that?
The problem is that this jacket is 479€ (around $500) and i find it around $300 in sales... But i planned to spend more like $150 so...
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Post by Winterland on Feb 4, 2016 15:33:26 GMT -6
Thanx guys for all your advices. But i'm looking for something semi-dress. i already have a technical jacket. That's why, the jacket on the right on my first post interest me : it is semi-dress for me and can wear it with my red wing. By the way : the fabric of this jacket is 3-Layer-Technical-Laminate from japanese Komatsu®. Do you know that? The problem is that this jacket is 479€ (around $500) and i find it around $300 in sales... But i planned to spend more like $150 so... Sounds like you need a great leather jacket. Unfortunately they are not cheap either. |
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Post by davelewis on Feb 4, 2016 16:22:07 GMT -6
Thanx guys for all your advices. But i'm looking for something semi-dress. i already have a technical jacket. That's why, the jacket on the right on my first post interest me : it is semi-dress for me and can wear it with my red wing. By the way : the fabric of this jacket is 3-Layer-Technical-Laminate from japanese Komatsu®. Do you know that? The problem is that this jacket is 479€ (around $500) and i find it around $300 in sales... But i planned to spend more like $150 so... Sounds like you need a great leather jacket. Unfortunately they are not cheap either. I wear my leather jackets frequently in the rain, and they offer excellent protection from the wet. |
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Post by thomasss on Apr 28, 2016 1:50:00 GMT -6
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Post by drewcandraw on Apr 28, 2016 9:14:31 GMT -6
wdw for the paramo gear, how does it fit as the size chart is very generic? Couldn't find on their website if they have any local retailers stateside or is it just order online?
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Post by wdw on Apr 28, 2016 10:33:05 GMT -6
wdw for the paramo gear, how does it fit as the size chart is very generic? Couldn't find on their website if they have any local retailers stateside or is it just order online? It tends to be a bit generous. For example, I'm a 40" chest and wear Medium for jackets and shirts, and but with my 34" waist I buy large on trousers as they shouldn't be tight. Having said that, the newer gear seems more streamlined.
I doubt if they have any US retailers, so you'd need to buy online from the UK. You might be able to find one that deducts the VAT for US buyers, saving you 16% on the ticket price. Any questions, even about retailers as I've used many, just let me know, as I'm even more of a Paramo fanboy than an IH or Aero one. |
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