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Bill,
I've given some thought to washing it too. I'd be a little worried about fowling the Mrs.' machine though.
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I have several Filson pieces and the shelter cloth waterfowl jacket is the best designed and most functional. Easy to shoot in.
Tin cloth is good for pants and chaps,OK for vests but I find the jackets a bit constricting. They're like Vanson leather jackets, by the time they're worn in you're worn out.
My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.
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I have a Filson duffel bag. I never use it as it is too stiff and most of all it smells and makes my clothes smell.
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I think we could hand wash in a number two washtub in very hot water with mild soap to attempt to remove some of the imbedded wax. The material should soften as the wax is removed. I think the "no wash" instructions are meant to address the deterioration of the stitching over a period of time rather than harm done to the material. I'm going to give it a shot because the coat stinks and is worthless to me in its present condition. I don't know why it stinks because it started as a new coat and I haven't given it any different treatment than I have given any other Filson garment.
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I have the Waterfowl coat in Tin cloth.
Yea its a bit stiff,,but if ya really want to stay dry,,you cant beat it.
I havnt had trouble with perspiration condensing on the inside. Maybe climate here?
I did buy it a tad large, and in cold weather will layer with fleece.
Nice coat!! BUT DO NOT WASH TIN CLOTH!!!
Washing will remove the "wax" and ruin the waterproofing!!
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Last edited by Blackdog; 10/08/07 10:13 AM.
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I'm going to wash mine as well. The new spray waterproofers work very well if several coats are applied. I've waterproofed a Carhart barn coat that would double as a rain parka while on horseback.
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Chuck, keep in touch concerning the results. I will do that as well. Murphy
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I have a waterfowl coat (tin cloth), which I wear hunting ducks in a layout boat in a bay in December and/or January. Sweating is not a problem the way I use it. I like it.
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Bill,
It'll go in the wash tonight. Hopefully, I won't run into problems contaminating my wife's new washer.... I think hot water and Dawn dishsoap should cut the oil/wax. I plan to spray with one of the modern waterproofers later
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