When it comes to outdoors wear, Filson is
undoubtedly the king... Look at this Double Mackinaw Cruiser for instances:
- 24 oz. Mackinaw Wool is thick, heavy, and
offers superior warmth and durability
- 100% virgin wool absorbs up to 30% of its
weight in water without becoming damp or clammy
- Wool is naturally quiet in the field
- Unlined
- One-piece cape over shoulders, upper back,
and sleeves provides second layer of protection and warmth
- 6-button front
- Button closure at wrist cuffs
- Large rear "cruiser" pocket covers lower
back, accessible from either side through snap flaps
- 4 large front pockets with snap flaps
- 3 utility slots sewn over upper left front
pocket (holds Maglite, pens, pencils, tools, shells, or cartridges)
- 2 hand warmer pockets underneath lower front
pockets
- No inside pockets
- Effectively a double-layer coat, with cape,
front pockets, and rear "cruiser" pocket
- Made in USA
Fabric
Mackinaw wool, 24 oz. 100% virgin wool
Weight
Approximately 4 lbs 6 oz Fitting Filson coats are
generously sized. Your suit size would normally be your correct size. If you
intend to layer heavily underneath your Filson coat, we recommend that you order
one size larger than your suit size. Sizes 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52,
54
Care
How do I clean a Mackinaw wool garment?
Professionally dry clean only, with a reliable dry cleaner you can trust. Point
out any spots or stains so your dry cleaner can treat them properly.
Do not machine wash, even in cold water, because wool can shrink unevenly or
dramatically.
What should I do if my Mackinaw wool garment gets wet?
Allow wet wool garments to dry at room temperature, away from direct heat and
sunlight. Let any mud dry, and then brush off. Always brush with the nap of the
fabric, not against it.
How do I properly store a Mackinaw wool garment?
Hang correctly: Use a hanger that fits, preferably a shaped or padded hanger.
Set the garment properly on the hanger. Hang pants with the pant legs aligned to
keep the creases straight.
Hang your wool clothes where they can breathe; avoid overcrowding. Empty the
pockets to avoid straining pocket seams that could cause misshaping.
To prevent uneven or unnatural color fading, avoid prolonged exposure to
sunlight. Even so, being a natural fabric, it is common for wool garments to
fade over the years. Some colors naturally fade faster than others; Blue/Black
plaid usually fades the fastest.
Filson wool garments have NOT been chemically treated to repel moths. To prevent
moth damage, dry clean before storing, to remove the odors that attract moths.
Place mothballs, flakes, or crystals where your wool garments are stored. If
using moth crystals, do not hang garments in plastic garment bags, as the
chemicals in the moth crystals may cause the plastic to melt and damage your
clothes. Although the smell of cedar is repellent to moths, cedar balls or chips
alone do not guarantee that your wool clothes will be safe from moth damage.
Refresh wool clothes by hanging in a steamy bathroom. The steam helps remove
wrinkles. Hang wool garments in a well-ventilated area for a day or two to
dissipate the smell of mothballs or crystals.
Common Uses
Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, general cold
weather wear
FAQ
Why are the inner sleeves black instead of the same color as the rest of the
coat?
This coat has been manufactured with black inner sleeves as long as anybody here
can remember. All of the colors we offer in this coat have the same black inner
sleeves. It is the same weight of wool as the rest of the coat, and will perform
at the same level.
There are benefits that we see in production from using black sleeves instead of
other colors. We can cut sleeves for several different colors at the same time,
maximizing the efficiency of our cutting machine, and minimizing the amount of
fabric lost on the cutting floor.
If we were to use the same color of wool to make the inner sleeves that we used
to make the rest of the coat, we would end up wasting more plaid fabric to get
the plaid pattern to lie just the way we want it on the sleeve pieces that we
cut. Instead, when we use black inner sleeves, we can sew a plaid cuff over the
exposed wrist to match the outer cape sleeve.
What do you mean when you say "100% virgin wool?"
100% virgin wool is "virgin" because it comes straight from the sheep, not
trimmings or leftovers recycled from the processing of other wool fabrics.
This allows us to use the longest fibers to weave our fabrics, which is
important because longer fibers are inherently stronger than shorter fibers.
This makes it unnecessary for us to blend synthetic fibers such as nylon or
polyester into our wool to make it stronger.
Thus, we believe our 100% virgin wool is more resilient and long lasting than
wool blends, and you get the full benefit of the wool fibers working for you.
How warm is your 24 oz. Mackinaw wool? Do you offer a temperature chart for
your Mackinaw fabrics?
We do not offer a temperature chart for our Mackinaw fabrics because their
warmth will differ from one person to another, depending on a person`s
metabolism, and other factors. What we can tell you is that our 24 oz. Mackinaw
wool is one of the warmest fabrics that we offer in a garment: This is why we
use it to make so many of our garments, hats, caps, and even our Style 902
Highlander Boots. You will see it perform most effectively when worn as part of
a layering system that may include long johns, shirts, and a sweater or vest.
Is Mackinaw wool water repellent?
Wool fabrics are naturally water repellent, and more importantly, retain heat
even when wet. 100% virgin wool will absorb up to 30% of its own weight in
moisture without becoming damp or clammy.
How noisy is wool in the woods?
Wool is very quiet: It doesn`t make noise as you walk through brush or ground
cover, which is greatly valued by hunters in particular.
What are your most popular colors in 24 oz. Mackinaw wool?
Our most popular color in 24 oz. Mackinaw wool is Charcoal, followed by
Red/Black and Forest Green.
Filson.........."Might As Well Have The Best!"
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