Aero lining - Tartan or Cotton Drill...?

bbq · Mar 7, 2015

dan_t said:
Nice!!!

Very helpful indeed, thank you.
How would you describe it, does it feel particularly robust or delicate by any chance?

I'm probably not the one to answer the "robust or delicate" question. I live in a cold climate with long winters so I got the heavy (strome) tartan, not the light. My jacket is only 1 month old so there's not much wear. The heavy tartan doesn't feel delicate to me, but it is thinner than I thought it would be. This turns out to be good because it allows room for more layers. The alpaca would probably be warmer, but the tartan was just too appealing.

tnjyoung · Mar 7, 2015

I am still waiting on my first custom Aero. I ordered the tartan with cotton drill sleeves. Like many others have posted, I prefer the look of the tartan. How anyone could one order anything handmade in Scotland and not get a tweed or a tartan is beyond me.

j/k. It's all preference in the end.

Fanch · Mar 7, 2015

tnjyoung said:
I am still waiting on my first custom Aero. I ordered the tartan with cotton drill sleeves. Like many others have posted, I prefer the look of the tartan. How anyone could one order anything handmade in Scotland and not get a tweed or a tartan is beyond me. j/k. It's all preference in the end.

And durability.

avique · Mar 7, 2015

I live in the Pacific NW so the climate is pretty mild and I find the Strome weight tartan isn't too warm and it's very durable. I've been wearing my Hudson for almost daily for 2 years and the lining still looks new. If your worried about durability I'd say go for a mid or even the heavy weight tartan and you won't be disappointed. The tartans really do a a personal touch and a sharper look to the jacket. Good luck with the purchase.

dan_t · Mar 8, 2015

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has posted and shared their thoughts, all of them have been greatly appreciated.
I've had a couple of days to consider what it is that I'm actually after and can best sum it up like this; I'm looking for a design which is classic, understated & timeless.

Given this, I'm in agreement that the Black Stewart is probably not the best match.

I have come across this Tartan instead. I'm curious if this either solidifies or changes anyone's opinion?

Lochccaron Minto Check;

I also do feel as though ordering a custom, hand crafted jacket from Scotland would somehow not be complete without a Tartan finish.

Naturally, sleeves would be lined in cotton drill.

Cheers, Dan.

samo · Mar 8, 2015

I intend to replace tartan lining in my AL jacket. It is really beautiful but at the moment there is some sweat it becomes itchy. I probably have low tolerance to wool, but in future I will avoid some wool linings.

Bunyip · Mar 8, 2015

I like the tartans simply because you can do something different with it. Make it a bit more personal.

Seb Lucas · Mar 8, 2015

I love the look of most tartan, especially the more colourful. Down here the 1950-60's long half-belts made by Standing of Melbourne (which you used to still find in the`80's) had tartan lining but they were cotton flannel. Looked great and you didn't overheat.

Monitor · Mar 8, 2015

Another reason why I prefer cotton drill is because with tartan, there's too many to pick from and I just cannot decide. But I love Rob Roy tartan in either red or green. Tartans do add a lot to the jacket, though, I agree...

Grayland · Mar 8, 2015

I think it depends on the weight of the lining as much as the lining material itself. The body of my GW Ventura is lined with a lightweight wool - it doesn't run any warmer than a cotton lining of equal thickness. Obviously, the thicker wool (and cotton) linings are going to run hotter.

Jägernaut · Mar 8, 2015

dan_t said:
Firstly, thank you to everyone who has posted and shared their thoughts, all of them have been greatly appreciated.
I've had a couple of days to consider what it is that I'm actually after and can best sum it up like this; I'm looking for a design which is classic, understated & timeless.

Given this, I'm in agreement that the Black Stewart is probably not the best match.

I have come across this Tartan instead. I'm curious if this either solidifies or changes anyone's opinion?

Lochccaron Minto Check;
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I also do feel as though ordering a custom, hand crafted jacket from Scotland would somehow not be complete without a Tartan finish.

Naturally, sleeves would be lined in cotton drill.

Cheers, Dan.

I've this lining in my halfbelt. Love the look and it feels durable but still thin. I can wear it comfortably in 38-75°F. I dont ride so you can add some on the top end for your uses.

Peacoat · Mar 8, 2015

dan_t said:
Firstly, thank you to everyone who has posted and shared their thoughts, all of them have been greatly appreciated.
I've had a couple of days to consider what it is that I'm actually after and can best sum it up like this; I'm looking for a design which is classic, understated & timeless.

Given this, I'm in agreement that the Black Stewart is probably not the best match.

I have come across this Tartan instead. I'm curious if this either solidifies or changes anyone's opinion?

Lochccaron Minto Check;
View attachment 25550

I also do feel as though ordering a custom, hand crafted jacket from Scotland would somehow not be complete without a Tartan finish.

Naturally, sleeves would be lined in cotton drill.

Cheers, Dan.

This is the liner Wade recommended I use in my Sheene. I took his recommendation, and am very pleased with it. Now, I didn't buy this jacket for cold weather wear, but for more moderate temps in the 30s and 40s. It can be worn in the 20s and 50s as well, but I have other jackets for those temps. This Lochccaron wears well in a variety of temps. Put a sweater or vest on, and it is good to go in the teens as well.

If you haven't already, you might consider going through Wade and Carrie. Doesn't cost anymore, and their fit jackets almost always ensure a good fit.

I think you should pull the trigger on this Tartan and not worry about it anymore.

Edward · Mar 8, 2015

Looks a better match for a brown hide than the Black Stewart, imo.

pawineguy · Mar 8, 2015

dan_t said:
Firstly, thank you to everyone who has posted and shared their thoughts, all of them have been greatly appreciated.
I've had a couple of days to consider what it is that I'm actually after and can best sum it up like this; I'm looking for a design which is classic, understated & timeless.

Given this, I'm in agreement that the Black Stewart is probably not the best match.

I have come across this Tartan instead. I'm curious if this either solidifies or changes anyone's opinion?

Lochccaron Minto Check;

I also do feel as though ordering a custom, hand crafted jacket from Scotland would somehow not be complete without a Tartan finish.

Naturally, sleeves would be lined in cotton drill.

Cheers, Dan.

Minto is a great choice, looks even better in person.

Fanch · Mar 8, 2015

PAWG, as I recall you have at least a couple of very nice Aero jackets lined both in tartan and cotton drill. Question: if you lived in Sydney Australia which "enjoys a sunny, Mediterranean-style climate all year round with more than 340 sunny days per year, and summers are warm to hot and winters are mild," would you choose tartan or cotton drill?

Trying to put you on the spot ...

Dr.Seuss · Mar 8, 2015

Olive. Simplicity and durability.

ProteinNerd · Mar 8, 2015

Dan, my most recent jacket the Board Racer has this very same lining. It doesn't seem any warmer than my other lightweight tartans and its fine for any temp 20 or below with just a Tee shirt underneath.

My premier bootlegger has just the lightweight cotton drill throughout and while it is probably fractionally less insulating, I highly doubt there is a noticeable difference. I don't think there will ever be a time where its too warm to wear the BR but fine for the bootlegger. The big difference is the look however, the BR just looks that bit better when not on due to the tartan, the cotton drill is just a bit boring.

In all honestly, whichever you choose won't have any effect on the use you get out of it, its purely aesthetics.

I would go out tonight · Mar 8, 2015

I have had jackets lined in cotton and tartan. My current jacket is lined with my mother's family tartan. It is a modern and quite bright. Some of the ancient tartans are lovely. I am no tartan expert but I am sure if you dug back a generation or two you might find some Scottish connection.

As for heat I did not find the heavyweight tartan that much warmer than the cotton. The tartans are not lofty like flannel but worsted. The cotton is undoubtedly hard wearing and the drill Aero are using now is fairly smooth so easy to take the jacket off.

Don Tomaso · Mar 8, 2015

IXL said:
Every time I get a jacket with less than a heavy cotton drill, the lining gets shredded in the area which comes in contact with the top of my holstered handgun. I've several hobo-patched jackets as a result of this. But man, do I ever like those tartans!!

Well, ok, but why should I carry a handgun? I don't plan to get into a fight... Or is it a kind of a local thing, like lederhosen in Bavaria??

Fanch · Mar 8, 2015

Um Don I think IXL is Police Officer (Polizist).

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