tomswallow

42 minutes ago, julian-wolf said:

This is pretty common

Loopwheeled describes the fabric, and side seams describe the finished garment, so there’s no guaranteed crossover—not all loopwheeled fabrics are used for seamless tees, and only a relatively small portion is seamless tees are actually made from loopwheeled fabrics

Almost loopwheel shirt I've seen is seamless, every but old TFH tank top. Their new tank top feature seamless, too. That make me, well, doubt.

1 hour ago, Broark said:

It's possible they were wanting a slightly more form fitting silhouette, and to achieve that they needed to add side seams.
Total speculation on my part, but just a thought. 

Yeah, Exactly what I think. That's makes sense since these are undershirt.

20 hours ago, Broark said:

They might be made using loopwheeled fabric, but to make the tank top pattern they probably needed to create side seams.

So, you mean TFH cut apart loopwheeled fabric and stitch it back together to achieve a different, less tubular, fit? Or, they just do that for cost saving?

Here's the album, http://imgur.com/gallery/NjVT3sj

Hello, I just pick up some tank top of Flat head. The texture seems way similar to my Stevenson tank top loopwheeled.But, they has 2 seams?? So, can I call it "a  loopwheel shirt"? What's your opinions?

6 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

If it’s about cash - there are many alternatives that would do a comparatively similar job - RMC = ¥77,000; FW = ¥80,000; Colimbo = ¥62,000; Buzz Rickson’s = ¥62,000; Trophy Clothing = ¥65,000 etc

Well, not at all. For me, it's more about expectation, which raised up when I paid more.

6 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Apparently the RMC khaki version is bigger - I don’t know why, but that’s not the case for FW

The inter liner on the FW jacket isn’t particularly thick and I don’t believe it would take that much longer to dry the coat than the RMC version if they were both soaked - in fact I’d suggest the FW version having a paraffin impregnated shell and that inter liner is going to keep you drier if you are caught in heavy rain. If you are wanting something that dries quickly then you’re looking at the wrong jacket given their comparative weights.

The FW jacket has a 100% alpaca lining - woven from two types, and developed specifically not to pull or pile - it’s the most comfortable alpaca lining I’ve experienced.

I think you might be overthinking things in terms of heat retention and durability. You’re not going to be able to practically measure the difference of either - the Clo value is nearly as subjective as it is empirical; and you’re talking about (hopefully) many years of wear before you might notice if the RMC jacket is more durable than the FW one.

You right! In the end, maybe I'm just overthinkking when buying the most expensive item for my wardrobe.

At first, the term "alpaca blend" (Lot.1831016) on iceclimber.net let me thought it wasn't 100% alpaca.

1 hour ago, Duke Mantee said:

The FW N-1 is a trimmer cut than the RMC. Neither are accurate in that respect. FW have released about half a dozen version over the last few years and the fabric has been updated each year (and is radically different from the old Bootleggers jacket material), I think RMC introduced a new fabric for their recent special.

Construction-wise there’s probably not enough of a difference to concern yourself with - and those details aren’t for here.

FW jacket (newer versions) is 3 layer; shell, inter liner, lining - I don’t think the RMC is (I owned one about 6-7 years ago but shamefully I never investigated), I’m sure someone can confirm

Thank you, Duke! If I recall correctly, RMC made their khakis one slightly bigger?? Then what about FW?

Frankly, I don't think cotton flannel is a good idea for inter liner in wet weather. My FH flannel took longer to dry than any of my shirt.

Btw, about the lining, FW didn't offer 100% alpaca as RMC, is that true? I wonder if it really make a different about heat retention, durability,...?

1 hour ago, goodrain said:

The size chart is different for every shirt, unless you are talking about T-shirts?

No, but I just hope they similar, LOL

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https://www.selfedge.com/the-flat-head?product_id=2422

I know this one, new tag, bigger than the old one all around.

1 hour ago, goodrain said:

imo the cut is not as slim as TFH but not enough to size down as a rule. Go with the measurements

Thank you! Since I doubt seller's measurements (I means, how a shirt sz 38 has 42 cm shoulder), do you have any RJB size chart?

Can anybody comment on the differents between RJB line and normal line (the old one, I think TFH make the bigger new one??)  about the fit on their shirt? A local seller told me down size from the normal line when it come to the RJB. Is that true?

Sorry if this is wrong place for my post. I'm considering either the McCoys or Freewheelers N-1 for winter outerware. Can anybody comment on the differents between them, the fit, construction, etc..? 

You right, thank you!

Thanks again! How about 3202? The RJB cut seem pretty good too. Do you know why the RJB line always have higher price than their normal line?

I see. Do have the size chart of TFH 3012 and 3202 (or may be just the measurements of size 29, 30, 31). It really hopeless to find it by myself. Btw, IH-555 size 29 fit me nearly perfect (i wish it was higher rise), which size should I get in your opinion?

3 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

1. Japanese domestic arc design

2. International arc design 

3. Looks like number 1 but modified by the owner to look more like Levi's arcuate. 

 

I don't think RJB offers such a cut, the closest would be the collab between Rivet&Hide and RJB, they have a relaxed tapered cut.

Thank you so much! Do you think there is a differrence between them about quality?

Hello, Can someone tell me the differrences between these arcs? All of them are TFH 3012??

Btw, if you know any RJB has the similar cut, please let me know. Any help will be appreciated.

My one minor gripe is at 5'8" the medium (due to the shoulder's measurements ) is pretty long on me

Currently, I'm looking for a new type III jacket, something unique and tough. 3sixteen shadow or IH 526 PJ, or may be Sammie Anniversary jacket,.. which should I buy? Thanks!