Bespoke Trenchcoat in Moleskin

[~ Monsieur Xu ~]

Thinking of commissioning a trenchcoat in a cream heavy (20+ oz) moleskin from Dugdale. Style-wise it would be the classic DB configuration and uncanvassed. Any thoughts, especially with regards to the water-resistance of moleskin? Part of the design brief is to have a fairly light coat for travel.

[alden]

I would steer away form moleskin for an overcoat. Even if it weighs 20 ozs, it is still cotton.

Michael

[~ Monsieur Xu ~]

I would steer away form moleskin for an overcoat. Even if it weighs 20 ozs, it is still cotton.

Michael

What about if the chief consideration were water resistance, not warmth? Isn't the classic trenchcoating fabric garbardine, which is a tight cotton weave?

[alden]

Moleskin tends to absorb water, not repel it. There are specialized fabrics made for raincoats. You might want to look at one of those. My own choice would be loden or whipcord.

Michael

[~ Monsieur Xu ~]

Moleskin tends to absorb water, not repel it. There are specialized fabrics made for raincoats. You might want to look at one of those. My own choice would be loden or whipcord.

Michael

Will do, thanks for the tip.

[ay329]

Dugdale has a decent colored collection of Whipcord in a 16/17oz range & its online store is easy to navigate
I might grab the navy one soon for a trouser

You might also want to try HE Box's dark grey whipcord in 17oz...sorry no cream

Heavier Moleskin is known to be wind resistant...but not weatherproof (snow & rain). I have made up 2 moleskin trousers in a 16oz range. Love its softness...much smoother than corduroy or velvet.