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I recently had my Everest Cashmere made into a longish peacoat and it has easily become my favorite overcoat. The coat is so warm though, that I think it will only be suited for the dead of winter, when temperatures are substantially below freezing.

I'd like to get a similar coat made for use in late Autumn/early Spring, when temperatures are much more variable (say 25 - 40F or -4 to +5C), and the weather is often unsettled with large amounts of rain, slush or snow. Would Loden be the best fabric to use for these situations? I've read other posts about Loden on the LL, and it seems to be highly water resistant, if not waterproof. Also, what weight would be best for these conditions? I was thinking of 700 - 800g., as I have the Everest for really cold weather. Finally, does anyone know of a source where I could buy good quality Loden cloth? I've contacted Loden-Steiner's U.S. representative, but she doesn't stock fabric and only arranges bulk sales to clothing companies.

Thanks for your help.

You could try this firm http://www.leichtfried-loden.com/nap-loden.html

Simon A wrote:You could try this firm http://www.leichtfried-loden.com/nap-loden.html

Interesting-looking "Jaegerleinen," perhaps for summer trousers or very informal suits.

Funny you should ask. I just took a 770 gms Loden in light brown from Austria to my tailor to be made into a new Loden coat ie Raglan sleeved, storm collar etc. Making a bespoke garment of such a rustic cloth is a luxury. You can find excellent RTW loden coats made of sturdy cloth for a very modest price. That is probably the best way to go.

Cheers

Dear Kayak,

try the Schladminger from Loden Steiner, http://loden.steiner1888.com/en/materia ... inger.html

Michael - was this the über-rustic cloth you are referring to?

cheers, David

davidhuh wrote:Dear Kayak,

try the Schladminger from Loden Steiner, http://loden.steiner1888.com/en/materia ... inger.html

Michael - was this the über-rustic cloth you are referring to?

cheers, David

Thanks David. I had seen that web site referenced in other LL posts. Unfortunately their US sales rep doesn't sell to individuals. Do you know of any places where it would be possible to get samples and acquire the cloth directly?

Kayak81 wrote:
Thanks David. I had seen that web site referenced in other LL posts. Unfortunately their US sales rep doesn't sell to individuals. Do you know of any places where it would be possible to get samples and acquire the cloth directly?

Dear Kayak,

I suggest you contact Lodensteiner directly through their web site. Alternatively, contact Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe in Vienna, www.feinestoffe.at, office@feinestoffe.at

Cheers, David