Capes

**Macman** · 4th May 06, 04:21 PM

I'd be very interested, Moosehead, probably in the 21 oz. weight.

**Moosehead** · 4th May 06, 05:01 PM

OK. So, colours people would prefer are black and charcoal. Weight, mostly 21oz, but some would prefer the lighter wool, or even polycotton for warmer climes.

What about length? As mentioned, normally they'd be about mid-calf. Is that what is preferable, or are there some who would prefer a little shorter? Going to be custom anyway, so I can always offer both lengths. Same goes with the cape. It can be the two-piece, or the single piece.

As for a waterproof lining: we're talking wool here. First, pretty dry on its own. Second, you'd probably sweat like a pig. I was thinking along the lines of cotton broadcloth, or one of the standard lining materials like acetate.

**starbkjrus** · 4th May 06, 05:22 PM

Ok, black or charcoal for me and mid-calf is good. (Believe it or not Virginia winters get COLD and we go to Canada often.) Acetate lining works too. Waterproofing also means not breathing well - so I have to say no to that. My favorite winter coat is a calf length, black cashmere Chesterfield (for those of you in commonwealth countries - no I don't wear a livingroom sofa in the winter

). I wear this coat with everything from jeans to a suit or kilt so I'm looking for a cape in a similar venue.

Hope all this is helping you with the product.

**Moosehead** · 4th May 06, 05:32 PM

(for those of you in commonwealth countries - no I don't wear a livingroom sofa in the winter )

Yeah, you've definately been up this way alot. I'm sure you're spent many a cold winter's eve, sitting on the chesterfield, having a soft-drink whilst wearing your tuque.

Canuck-Yank Translation: sitting on the sofa, having a soda, wearing a watch cap (or stocking cap).

For you antipodeans...no clue.

Being an incredible help.

**Southern Breeze** · 4th May 06, 05:41 PM

Black or charcoal, mid-calf, 21 oz. works for me. I already have an Inverness rain cape so the waterproofing is not necessary.

**flyv65** · 4th May 06, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Southern Breeze

Black or charcoal, mid-calf, 21 oz. works for me. I already have an Inverness rain cape so the waterproofing is not necessary.

Ditto: when will you be starting production, Sir? I would lean towards the charcoal, but as Lionel Ritchie said, I'm easy like a Sunday morning...let me know what you need for measurements, eh?

Bryan...6'2", 260 lbs, 50 long usually (I hesitate to say it, but I'm really dense)...

**Moosehead** · 5th May 06, 06:26 AM

Allrighty. Charcoal, in the 21oz is a tough find, even from my 2 current sources. I can get a 14-16 from one of them, and a charcoal heather in the 21 from another. Black, no problem.

If anyone is serious, PM me with your info and we'll go from there.

Black, 21oz, custom length on bottom and cape, your choice of full cape or the older style 2-piece. Oh, lined.

$330 CDN. includes shipping via Postal service, insured.

In 13oz, $300, includes shipping.

In 8oz Poly/cotton $200 includes shipping.

**starbkjrus** · 4th May 06, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Moosehead

Yeah, you've definately been up this way alot. I'm sure you're spent many a cold winter's eve, sitting on the chesterfield, having a soft-drink whilst wearing your tuque.

Canuck-Yank Translation: sitting on the sofa, having a soda, wearing a watch cap (or stocking cap).

For you antipodeans...no clue.

Being an incredible help.

Well, perhaps not so soft but other than that - dead on.