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Which lining for a Crosszip?

MrProper

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I am currently waiting for a Crosszip in Vicenza leather from Aero. As with almost all of my jackets, I ordered heavy cotton drill as lining.
Now I'm considering whether I shouldn't change that lining to wool or quilted, as this is certainly better suited for spring and autumn (temperatures between 0 ° and 15 ° C).
How more thick would be the jacket with different linings?
What would your recommondations?
 

Mandarin

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I would stick with cotton drill, a perfect complement to Vicenza, that will stay light and confortable. If you choose wool or quilted, you might find it too warm if you go out for a walk or ride a bicycle.
On the other hand, if you ride a motorcycle, a warm lining will be appreciated, but in this case, Vicenza may not be the best protection.
 

Carlos840

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I have two indentical Aero (Bootleggers), one has cotton tartan, one has Wool Strome tartan.
They both fit exactly the same, i can layer as much as i want in both.
The wool isn't that thick, but it does feel a bit warmer when it is cold.
It feels a lot wamrmer in warm weather and makes the jacket unwearable during the warm months.

If someone only has one jacket i would always recommend sticking to cotton as it is more versatile, in your case i think you have enough jackets that having one with heavy wool or quilt would be a nice option.
 
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I prefer cotton drill in all of my leather jackets now after having alpaca and herring bone liners in some of my previous jackets. If needed I layer with an insulated vest of which I have several in different colors. For me it does make my jackets much more versatile.....

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Seb Lucas

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Cotton drill is the strongest, best liner available. I have a wool tartan liner - it is fine - in my experience it is no warmer than cotton - on a warmer day the wool may well be cooler than other fabrics. I think because it breathes better than the tight cotton weave. But there's not much in it. I can wear cotton or wool up to around 20 degrees, depending on humidity.
 

Robbie79

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Most of my jackets also have standard cotton drill (my favorite one because it's quite sturdy) or tartan lining and if it's getting colder outside I just wear a thicker layer underneath. Alpaca lining is just for Winter but not for really cold Winter in my experience (for temperatures between 5 and 10°C it's perfect IMO).
 

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