Filson makes some of the toughest bottoms you
will ever find. These garments are all completely soaked in a paraffin-
based wax which provides long- term water and wind repellency.
- Each leg has 2 straps that slide under your
belt (1 strap on either side of your belt loop, to prevent the chaps from
twisting)
- 2 snaps on each strap allow you to adjust
the length to fit your legs
- 12" high double layer of Tin Cloth on leg
bottoms
- Straight cut legs
- 13" brass zipper on the outside of each leg
- Mud flaps snap shut on both inside and
outside of zipper
- Mud flaps have low-tension snaps
- Made in USA
Fabric
Oil Finish Tin Cloth, 12.5 oz. 100% cotton duck, 2 ply by 2 ply, paraffin
treated for maximum water repellency
Weight
Approximately 2 lb 6 oz Fitting If your normal pant inseam is 29" - 31", then
order size Regular.
If your normal pant inseam is 32" - 34", then order size Long.
How do I clean my Oil Finish Tin Cloth garment?
Wipe or brush away surface soil or buildup with a damp cloth or scrub brush. If
necessary, use cold water to loosen up any caked mud or dirt, or just hose `em
down at the end of the day.
We advise against spot cleaning with soap and water, as it may result in a loss
of water repellency or color in that spot. If it is absolutely necessary to spot
clean an Oil Finish garment, you may need to re-wax that spot to restore the
water repellency after it dries.
DO NOT professionally dry clean Oil Finish garments. Dry cleaning
solutions destroy the Oil Finish, effectively turning Oil Finish fabrics into
Dry Finish fabrics. If an Oil Finish garment is dry cleaned, it will need to be
re-waxed to restore its water repellency.
DO NOT machine wash Oil Finish garments. Machine washing breaks down the
Oil Finish, and sometimes causes the fabric to shrink. Most importantly, machine
washing will not soften Oil Finish Tin Cloth. In fact, it may make the fabric
stiffer than before.
Do I need to re-wax my Oil Finish Tin Cloth garment right away?
You shouldn`t need to re-wax your Oil Finish Tin Cloth garment right away. It is
ready to wear.
However, over time, and with regular use, the Oil Finish water repellency may
weaken, especially in areas of high wear or repeated flexing (such as the knees
of a pant, or the elbows or cuffs on a jacket). One can of our Style 1-A
Original Oil Finish Wax is enough to touch up isolated areas of high wear or
flexing, but re-waxing an entire garment usually requires several cans of wax.
See Style 1 and 1-A for detailed instructions.
What should I do if my Oil Finish Tin Cloth garment gets wet?
Cotton can shrink if it gets wet, especially when it`s exposed to any kind of
heat. Allow your Oil Finish Tin Cloth garment to dry naturally, away from any
source of heat, to minimize shrinkage.
Oil Finish Tin Cloth is made of 100% cotton that has not been preshrunk, so
shrinkage can occur, even if care is taken to avoid prolonged exposure to heat
when wet. Most customers do not experience enough shrinkage to have a problem
with the fit. Common Uses Upland hunting, waterfowl hunting, horseback riding,
ranching, rugged outdoor wear FAQ How are the Style 28H Double Tin
Chaps different than the Style 23H Double Tin Chaps?
- Replaced the snap gusset with 13" leg
zippers that open wider, making it easier to pull chaps over your boots.
- Extended the double layer of Tin Cloth at
leg bottoms from 9" to 12" high for greater protection and durability.
- Rugged Twill binding at bottom of legs is
more flexible than leather binding.
Why should I pay more for the Style 28H
Double Tin Chaps instead of the less expensive Style 22H Single Tin Chaps?
- Leg zippers open wide to make it easier to
pull chaps over your boots.
- Double layer of Tin Cloth on bottom 12" of
the legs is more durable and abrasion resistant than single layer.
- Rugged Twill binding at leg bottoms prevents
fraying.
Why do you use low-tension snaps on the mud
flaps, but use regular snaps on the waist straps?
We have found that the snaps on the bottom of the legs sometimes get clogged
shut with mud or sand, and then tear out of the ankles when the customer tries
to open the snaps. Low-tension snaps provide less resistance when you`re trying
to open them, so they are less likely to tear out under stress when they`re
clogged up with mud.
Are your Tin Chaps snake-proof?
Although Oil Finish Tin Cloth is very abrasion resistant, our Tin Chaps are not
snake-proof. We cannot guarantee that our chaps will stop the bite of a snake.
Most snake-proof chaps offered by other brands use some kind of technology to
guarantee that a snake bit cannot penetrate the material. Our chaps are strictly
waxed cotton.
How are the Style 26 Briar and Burr Chaps different than the Style 28 Double
Tin Chaps?
- Style 26 Briar and Burr Chaps have 26" high
Cordura fabric that covers much of the chap without zipper or snap at bottom
- Style 28 Double Tin Chaps have 12" high
Double Tin Fabric w/ zipper
Why do you call it "Tin Cloth?"
Tin Cloth has been one of our most popular fabrics for decades. It was nicknamed
"Tin Cloth" when tin was the standard for toughness. We`ve also heard it
described in the past as being called Tin Cloth because it "sheds water like a
tin roof."
Why are my new Tin pants a different shade of tan than my last pair of Tin
pants?
Each dye lot accepts dyes to a different degree, depending on fiber variations,
harvest time, and processing. We feel that the difference you are seeing is an
acceptable color range for our Tin Cloth.
Do I need to order a one size up to allow for shrinkage?
Any cotton garment is susceptible to shrinkage, which varies with use. For
example, if your garment gets wet and then hot (drying out by a hot stove or in
a car trunk, or when you work up a sweat wearing it on a hot day) shrinkage can
occur. You`ll notice shrinkage primarily in the length of a sleeve or pant leg,
less often in the chest or waist.
While a small percentage of users experience shrinkage in their Oil Finish Tin
Cloth garments (usually due to getting them repeatedly wet and dry) most users
do not experience enough shrinkage to create a problem with the fit. We
recommend that you order your normal size unless you have previous experience
with unusual shrinkage in our garments.
Is your Oil Finish Tin Cloth waterproof?
Our Oil Finish Tin Cloth is not totally waterproof, but it is very water
repellent, especially for a natural fabric like cotton. In a sustained downpour,
the fabric will begin to absorb water, but you can expect to stay dry and
comfortable for hours in the rain.
Filson.... "Might as well have the best!"
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