Ventile clothing.

[kipperfeet]

Any one used ventile tops for working in? The likes of West Winds, Bison or sas type smocks.

 

Thinking about giving it ago for climbing in. If it was good enough for Antarctic exploration is it good enough for tree work?

[Tom D]

I love mine, its great for climbing in although its zero stretch so it needs to fit properly to give you the movement that you need. Try Hill Treck Clothing they were very good and will make them to order.

[kipperfeet]

What about the cost, it seems to be pretty pricey but if it lasts then i'm not so bothered?

 

I have a west wind antarctic smock but its got to many pockets etc for working in and i don't want to ruin it. Absolutely love it for walking the dog and kicking around the woods though.

[Tom D]

They are expensive but they are very hard wearing, I was wary of using mine for work at first but I have been for ages now and its still great, it has stains of spruce sap and other stuff on it and looks a bit rough but as a wind / water resistant fabric its unbeatable. Some synthetics are more waterproof but you sweat more in them and its soft and warm next to your skin so can be worn over a t shirt in the spring and autumn.

[kipperfeet]

Thought as much. I am looking at putting one together for tree work to suit my needs.

 

It seems good so far but just wondered what its like when filthy. I like the way it goes fairly hard and changes when wet.

 

Cheers Tom D

[DrewB]

Thought as much. I am looking at putting one together for tree work to suit my needs.

 

It seems good so far but just wondered what its like when filthy. I like the way it goes fairly hard and changes when wet.

 

Cheers Tom D

 

Hi rob, ive got a ventile jacket thats about 6years old now and doesnt look it! to make one up for climbing though pay heaps of attention to the cut of the arms as my jacket goes fairly hard when wet and this makes arm movement a bit of a pain. bloody hardwearing though........

[kipperfeet]

Nice one Drew, i was thinking of double layer across the shoulder and arm section for rain shedding and toughness but was also thinking about having the arms and shoulders one piece so that there is only stitching under the arms and nowhere else. This will reduce the places to let water in but i'm not sure about the articulation of the arms.

 

if the arms are straight off the shoulder instead of pointing down the way like a normal jacket is (when flat on the floor) then there will be more articulation when the arms are up above the head.

 

I have a few in this style being made as we speak for testing. I'll give it ago and see what happens.

 

The other issue is its not cheap - £15 a metre for ventile so the final production cost will be pricey. Not sure if its cost effective for retail but if i can get it right then it should be a great working jacket.

 

Colours are a bit limited though, green-red-blue-orange-and sand.

 

PM me how the issue ended out there, i passed it on to the boss man!