Textile jackey made in the USA?? - Page 3

StuartV · 01-08-2013, 06:42 PM

My first set of Syed custom leathers turns 20 years old in a few months. Despite numerous crashes and repairs, they are still wearable - and I can even still fit in them!

But, my Motoport Kevlar suit, though only 4 years old, will probably outlast them and my 'stich, put together. I think Kevlar is way more durable than leather or Cordura.

BobbySands · 01-09-2013, 01:50 AM

I sent my old (and I mean, 110,000 mile, 8 year old) Darien pants in for a broken zipper and a snap replacement. They went through the garment, laundered it, re-applied the DWR, and fixed any frayed or damaged lining. The work they did was more than impressive.

I'll be doing the same to my Darien Jacket, which has even more miles on it since it's the jacket I use 90% of the time and the pants share duty.

Terence FFM · 01-09-2013, 01:48 PM

The OP did't indicate a price range so I will assume he is a typical rich Yankee (relax, it's a stab at all the stereotypes floating out there in Internetland) with buckets of cash to spend.

All kidding aside, you'll need deep pockets because the only brands I am aware of that still manufacture their wares here are Rukka (made in Finland but also Portugal in the meanwhile) and Stadler (Germany). I can encourage you to buy lots of gear from Stadler because a) it is totally primo gear and b) since Germany is floating the lion's share of the growing debacle they call the EU, we need all the help we can get.

Feel free to buy a nice German car to bring it all home in too (refer to point b).

swimmer · 01-09-2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWorstKind

motoport

Much of it is not.

frog13 · 01-12-2013, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimmer

Much of it is not.

Info indicating it is not U.S.A. made.

swimmer · 01-13-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frog13

Info indicating it is not U.S.A. made.

The absence of info indicating it is.

ElTigre1 · 01-13-2013, 09:07 AM

FoxCreek makes Cordura and leather. Vanson makes the Odyssey and the Night Falcon jackets out of 1000 denier Cordura. My Night Falcon was my favorite jacket ever.

01-08-2013, 06:42 PM	#31
StuartV Motorcyclist Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Oddometer: 577	My first set of Syed custom leathers turns 20 years old in a few months. Despite numerous crashes and repairs, they are still wearable - and I can even still fit in them! But, my Motoport Kevlar suit, though only 4 years old, will probably outlast them and my 'stich, put together. I think Kevlar is way more durable than leather or Cordura. __________________ - Stu '09 R12GS, '05 GSX-R1000 (x3), '05 KTM 525EXC (plated) Iron Butt # 4999, WERA/CCS EX # 666 (currently, expired), AMA Life Member Racer, Drummer, Bassist, Software Engineer

01-09-2013, 01:50 AM	#32
BobbySands JockeyfullofBourbon Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Your man of The Da Vinci Code. Oddometer: 6,046	I sent my old (and I mean, 110,000 mile, 8 year old) Darien pants in for a broken zipper and a snap replacement. They went through the garment, laundered it, re-applied the DWR, and fixed any frayed or damaged lining. The work they did was more than impressive. I'll be doing the same to my Darien Jacket, which has even more miles on it since it's the jacket I use 90% of the time and the pants share duty. __________________ "So what makes this protest different is that you're set to die, Bobby?" --May well come to that. "You start a hunger strike to protest for what you believe in. You don't start already determined to die or am I missing somethin' here?" -- It's in their hands. Our message is clear. They're seeing our determination.

01-09-2013, 01:48 PM	#33
Terence FFM prof. cat-herder Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Oddometer: 344	not American but EU The OP did't indicate a price range so I will assume he is a typical rich Yankee (relax, it's a stab at all the stereotypes floating out there in Internetland) with buckets of cash to spend. All kidding aside, you'll need deep pockets because the only brands I am aware of that still manufacture their wares here are Rukka (made in Finland but also Portugal in the meanwhile) and Stadler (Germany). I can encourage you to buy lots of gear from Stadler because a) it is totally primo gear and b) since Germany is floating the lion's share of the growing debacle they call the EU, we need all the help we can get. Feel free to buy a nice German car to bring it all home in too (refer to point b). __________________ "The powerful will delegate to the untalented until failure is achieved" Dogbert, CEO

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01-13-2013, 09:07 AM	#37
ElTigre1 Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Florida Big Bend Oddometer: 79	FoxCreek makes Cordura and leather. Vanson makes the Odyssey and the Night Falcon jackets out of 1000 denier Cordura. My Night Falcon was my favorite jacket ever.