Made to measure Goretex (et al) clothing
W. D. Grey
Has anyone in the NG had Goretex or similar garments made to measure?
If I want a pair of overtrousers for example, When I get the waist
right, the legs are too long. They can't be altered because the lankle
zips makes it a V.Difficult job. Similarly to get the right chest size
in a jacket, the arms would suit a gorilla.
What do these manufacturers think people look like - One manufacturer
designates XL as 39"
Hawkshead who make decent stuff but not really Hillwalking quality have
an excellent sizing policy offering various leg lengths for each waist
size in trousers.
--
Bill Grey
http://www.billboy.co.uk
oldman
Try Slioch, not the cheapest, but one of the best.
Find them at www.slioch.co.uk
Regards
oldman
Richard G.
<Bi...@graigroad.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>Has anyone in the NG had Goretex or similar garments made to measure?
Can't help with this unfortunately.
>If I want a pair of overtrousers for example, When I get the waist
>right, the legs are too long. They can't be altered because the lankle
>zips makes it a V.Difficult job. Similarly to get the right chest size
>in a jacket, the arms would suit a gorilla.
>
>What do these manufacturers think people look like - One manufacturer
>designates XL as 39"
I think they have decided that if you're in need of this kind of gear then
you must be walking/running/climbing/sailing or some other activity that
wouldn't be remotely possible if you are ...erm calorifically challenged!
>Hawkshead who make decent stuff but not really Hillwalking quality have
>an excellent sizing policy offering various leg lengths for each waist
>size in trousers.
I think Hawkshead are trying to appeal to a whole different set of people
though to be fair, that's why it's not really technical and does come in
these sizes, same applies for Regatta, Crag Hoppers etc.
I've been banging on about Paramo in another thread; they have a good
selection of leg lengths and the Cascada trousers have a pretty good
reputation.
Regards,
Richard G.
W. D. Grey
<ric...@plus.com> writes
>I think Hawkshead are trying to appeal to a whole different set of people
>though to be fair, that's why it's not really technical and does come in
>these sizes, same applies for Regatta, Crag Hoppers etc.
I've no quibble with Hawkshead, their stuff is very good but as you say,
not technical, and they do suit a variwety of shapes and sizes.
>
>I've been banging on about Paramo in another thread; they have a good
>selection of leg lengths and the Cascada trousers have a pretty good
>reputation.
It's not only waist sizes that is the problem, and I repeat some firms
consider even 37" as XL - that is plainly ridiculous. Im talking about
the few firms that actually have waist sizes that go up to XXL to 44"
but then the leg length is the same ratio as say a 34"waist / 31 inside
leg. and far too long.
Boo
>
> Has anyone in the NG had Goretex or similar garments made to measure?
>
PHD made me a bespoke goretex jacket once. You can contact them via
<http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/> if you want to ask them about
made-to-measure kit.
hth,
--
Boo
Gordon
I share your problem, and it applies to every b***** shirt I buy, also.
I turned the top of my summer overtrousers over and got my seamstress to
sew them roughly, this brought them down below the armpit, which helps a
little on the length!
I just checked them on, and they are ok for length, even though they are
size Large, allegedly inside leg 78cm.
Strange, because my inside leg is about 28"!
They are Peter Storm "Stormtech", if you can find a pair, try them.
They were only about Ł25, waterproof, breathable and windproof.
(Two out of three isn't bad). ;-)
The Paramo pants I bought are a Short leg length, but they still sag on
top of my boots, but I am not too worried about sartorial elegance on a
walk.
--
Gordon
W. D. Grey
<Gor...@g3snx.demon.co.uk> writes
>W. D. Grey <Bi...@graigroad.demon.co.uk> wrote
>>
>>Has anyone in the NG had Goretex or similar garments made to measure?
>>
>>If I want a pair of overtrousers for example, When I get the waist
>>right, the legs are too long. They can't be altered because the lankle
>>zips makes it a V.Difficult job. Similarly to get the right chest size
>>in a jacket, the arms would suit a gorilla.
>>
>>What do these manufacturers think people look like - One manufacturer
>>designates XL as 39"
>>
>>Hawkshead who make decent stuff but not really Hillwalking quality have
>>an excellent sizing policy offering various leg lengths for each waist
>>size in trousers.
>
>I share your problem, and it applies to every b***** shirt I buy, also.
>
>I turned the top of my summer overtrousers over and got my seamstress to
>sew them roughly, this brought them down below the armpit, which helps a
>little on the length!
>I just checked them on, and they are ok for length, even though they are
>size Large, allegedly inside leg 78cm.
>Strange, because my inside leg is about 28"!
>
>They are Peter Storm "Stormtech", if you can find a pair, try them.
>(Two out of three isn't bad). ;-)
>
>The Paramo pants I bought are a Short leg length, but they still sag on
>top of my boots, but I am not too worried about sartorial elegance on a
>walk.
Thanks to all who've replied.
Dominic Sexton
<Bi...@graigroad.demon.co.uk> writes
>In article <5LwmJkAN...@g3snx.demon.co.uk>, Gordon
><Gor...@g3snx.demon.co.uk> writes
>>W. D. Grey <Bi...@graigroad.demon.co.uk> wrote
>>>
>
And what about those of us who didn't? ;-)
Another place you may want to look
http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/welcome.html
--
Dominic Sexton
http://www.dscs.demon.co.uk/
W. D. Grey
<{d-sep03}@dscs.demon.co.uk> writes
><Bi...@graigroad.demon.co.uk> writes
>>In article <5LwmJkAN...@g3snx.demon.co.uk>, Gordon
>><Gor...@g3snx.demon.co.uk> writes
>>>W. D. Grey <Bi...@graigroad.demon.co.uk> wrote
>>>>
>>
>>Thanks to all who've replied.
>
>And what about those of us who didn't? ;-)
>
>Another place you may want to look
>
>http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/welcome.html
.................
Thanks Dominic :-)
Richard G.
<{d-sep03}@dscs.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>And what about those of us who didn't? ;-)
>
>Another place you may want to look
>
>http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/welcome.html
Looks interesting, have you used any of their kit?
Any opinions, if so?
Regards,
Richard G.
Dominic Sexton
<ric...@plus.com> writes
>In Article <NrjZ4TWe...@dscs.demon.co.uk>,Dominic Sexton
><{d-sep03}@dscs.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>And what about those of us who didn't? ;-)
>>
>>Another place you may want to look
>>
>>http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/welcome.html
>
>Looks interesting, have you used any of their kit?
No - just came across them when googling...
Peter Clinch
> Looks interesting, have you used any of their kit?
> Any opinions, if so?
Not seen any of C-D's, but I have seen Slioch stuff and it looks superb,
and the folk wearing it were very pleased with it.
If I wanted made to measure Goretex I'd be very happy buying from them.
Pete.
--
Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer
Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
net p.j.c...@dundee.ac.uk http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/
NC
> Has anyone in the NG had Goretex or similar garments made to measure?
>
> If I want a pair of overtrousers for example, When I get the waist
> right, the legs are too long. They can't be altered because the lankle
> zips makes it a V.Difficult job. Similarly to get the right chest size
> in a jacket, the arms would suit a gorilla.
>
> What do these manufacturers think people look like - One manufacturer
> designates XL as 39"
I have a Slioch made-to-measure jacket in Goretex, and my partner has a
jacket plus overtrousers. Slioch supply very clear and comprehensive
measuring instructions to ensure a good fit along with their catelogue.
They have been very good coats, though nearing the end of their useful life
as the waterproofing is becoming less than perfect (10 years or so).
The cut of my partner's overtrousers is pretty decent, she doesn't really
notice wearing them compared to the flapping like a yacht I sometimes have
with overtrousers (tall, but slim, so end up with XL which translates as
"tall and fat").
Slioch have also been very good about repairs, patching small owner-induced
abraision holes, etc. free of charge.
Replacements are not made to measure, but that's more a reflection of some
off-the-shelf gear being available which fit and with the required features
at very competitive prices. I find the new Berghaus ultra-lightweight
Paclite stuff to be ideal for skinny people :-)
- Nigel
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C L Imber
Or visit their factory at Poolewe. As a bonus, you could climb the
mountain by the same name the same day.
C L Imber
<p.j.c...@dundee.ac.uk> wrote:
>Richard G. wrote:
>
>> Looks interesting, have you used any of their kit?
>> Any opinions, if so?
>
>Not seen any of C-D's, but I have seen Slioch stuff and it looks superb,
>and the folk wearing it were very pleased with it.
>
>If I wanted made to measure Goretex I'd be very happy buying from them.
A mountain rescue friend of mine says Slicoh is the Rolls Royce of
gortex. I have visited their factory shop and it all looks very
impressive.
Prices seem to be about 25% higher than off the peg gortex.
druidh
"C L Imber" <cliff...@nospam.tumble.net> wrote in message
news:ljpdm012uobkk8a75...@4ax.com...
I've had a pair of tailor-made Gore-tex "breeches" for donkeys years. I
bought these from Slioch because no one else did them. My petite-sized wife
had problems getting decent waterproof trousers, so it was back to Slioch
for a pair.
Some of their materials are a bit out-dated now - at least compared to
Paclite, Schoeller etc but they are completely bullet proof, hence their use
by loads of MRTs'
druidh
Lesley Williams
wrote:
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>>http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/welcome.html
>
>Looks interesting, have you used any of their kit?
>Any opinions, if so?
>
A bit late I know, but I can't praise them enough. I had the
paramo material ladies trousers and Alan the paramo material smock.
Both made to measure. They even put extra pockets on the trousers for
me. All for £5.00 over the standard price. We were on Skye at he time
so it may cost more if p&p involved.
--
Lesley
Overlooking Loch Long and Loch Goil
lesl...@ukgateway.net
www.alan.lesley.ukgateway.net
W. D. Grey
<lesl...@ukgateway.net> writes
>On Fri, 08 Oct 2004 15:18:40 +0100, Richard G. <ric...@plus.com>
>wrote:
>
>
>>>
>>>http://www.cioch-direct.co.uk/welcome.html
>>
>>Looks interesting, have you used any of their kit?
>>Any opinions, if so?
>>
> A bit late I know, but I can't praise them enough. I had the
>paramo material ladies trousers and Alan the paramo material smock.
>Both made to measure. They even put extra pockets on the trousers for
>me. All for £5.00 over the standard price. We were on Skye at he time
>so it may cost more if p&p involved.
Hi Lesley, not late at all. Your information accepted gratefully.
Richard G.
<lesl...@ukgateway.net> wrote:
>
> A bit late I know, but I can't praise them enough. I had the
>paramo material ladies trousers and Alan the paramo material smock.
>Both made to measure. They even put extra pockets on the trousers for
>me. All for £5.00 over the standard price. We were on Skye at he time
>so it may cost more if p&p involved.
Sounds impressive, thanks for the feedback.
How long did you have to wait for them then, if you were in the vicinity?
Regards,
Richard G.
