Winter has arrived! Any recommendations for a good brand of winter coat?

[Vessna]

My neigbour just moved out and was getting rid of stuff and he gave me his grandfathers jacket from the Winter War in Finland. I wonder if There's a way to wash/rise it clean.

Nice jacket. What kind of material is that?

[Tradra]

Nice jacket. What kind of material is that?

Not quite sure, it's some kind of thick dense fabric and the inside lining looks like sheeps wool. The jacket is very heavy.

[Vessna]

Not quite sure, it's some kind of thick dense fabric and the inside lining looks like sheeps wool. The jacket is very heavy.

You can dry clean it or even throw in the washer if your washer is big enough then just line dry.

[Melkiirs]

Not my grandfather`s, but from one of my great grandfathers. His Kar98 rifle (sadly made unusable because laws) and his medals. His uniform is neatly stored away at my grandmas, since the only one who`d be able to wear it is my youngest brother, who doesnt have interest in it. (Both my brother and great granpops are/were 6.5ft/2 meters tall for info)

So the uniform was custom made? They probably did not have big & tall stores back then and lengths for 2m might not have been a stock size.

[Kess]

One thing i did spend some serious cash on was a good pair of boots. The first few winters I wore those traction chains you put over your shoes. They worked fine for their intended purpose. But they were a pain to deal with when you went indoors. You had to take them off and secure them. Even worse they would tear up my shoes.

Timberland is famous for their good-quality boots in Turkey, but it's just a regular brand in the US, I guess.

[Kess]

I kick it up a notch by still owning (and wearing) my fathers old Bundeswehr combat boots and his Indian brand biker jacket, both from the 70`s. Really goes to show how much better the quality was back then when compared to today, especially if you take good care of it.

Totally agree. My dad has a Levi's shirt from the 90s, I guess, and it has more quality than today's denim shirts.

[PlattitüdenPaule]

So the uniform was custom made? They probably did not have big & tall stores back then and lengths for 2m might not have been a stock size.

Yes, it had to be custom tailored.

[Scar95]

I feel attacked

For women, just show some cleavage and you'll be okay even in some thick fur.

[BakersfieldChimp]

Timberland is famous for its good-quality boots in Turkey, but it's just a regular brand in the US, I guess.

I invested in a pair of White's. You trace your foot on paper and send that in when you order them. The factory is in Sasquache country and I think they are cobbled together by elves. They fit perfectly and it is the only piece of clothing I have ever bought that I should never have to replace. Another advantage is they are good-looking enough to wear with a dress suit. I just wax them in the autumn and they are waterproof for the season.

[Tradra]

You can dry clean it or even throw in the washer if your washer is big enough then just line dry.

Pretty sure I've found out what coat it is.

It has some funky brown spots on it, I wonder if it's mold or just stains of something. Think that will go away with washing?