more fabric chat

 i was out at the weekend at one of my favourite bars, where i hadn't been for ages, where they made a big fuss of us because we hadn't been out for ages, which was great. what did we talk about? life in the cocktail lane? no. sourcing tweeds? yes, but not not the main event. surprisingly, and most pleasingly, we got into it around recent events in the company patagonia, the use of petrochemicals in outdoor clothing manufacture and what can be done about it. great chat! and in a scottish bar! and, as if my phone was listening, today this..... 

i don't go out much these days and it's true that much of my remaining waterproofs can't be considered environmentally friendly but one of my favourite bits of gear is an old cotton based cagoule style outer shell type, that's 70+ years old, that i inherited from my dad. i wouldn't wear it in the rain now, nbut it'll still take wax if i wanted to, but it's still one of the best bits of kit for wind that i own - look after your gear and it'll look after you!