Imported
Handkerchief-weight sun protection for fly
fishing
- Feather Cloth is extremely lightweight and
breathable, but not abrasion resistant
- "Handkerchief weight" (extremely
lightweight)
- Long sleeve
- Straight collar (not a button-down collar)
- Collar stays are flat plastic tabs inserted
into the collar to prevent the corners from curling
- Sleeve tabs allow you to roll up your
sleeves and button them in place
- Relaxed shoulders and large armholes for
superior mobility
- 2 extra large chest pockets with VELCRO
brand flaps
- VELCRO brand fastenings are convenient for
saltwater fishing (snaps might rust)
- Left chest pocket has 1 smaller pocket
inside for fishing pliers, forceps, or sunglasses
- 2 smaller chest pockets with covered plastic
zippers
- Zippers are plastic, but the zipper slides
and pulls are cast zinc with enamel paint
- 2 brass eyelets on each pocket flap, and 1
brass eyelet on the bottom of the right pocket
- 2 brass grommet tabs (1 on each chest
pocket) for attaching zingers or lanyards
- "FILSON" embroidery on left pocket flap
- Adjustable cuffs
- Pleat in center of back
- No hanging loop in back
- 7 distinctive "C.C. Filson Co. 1897"
buttons, plus 1 spare button on the front shirttail
- Imported.
Fabric
Feather Cloth, 3 oz. 100% cotton broadcloth, 1 ply by 1 ply, untreated
Less than UPF 15 rating
All fabrics are tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 183-2000. UPF values
are based on ASTM Standard D 6630-00.
Weight
Approximately 9 oz Fitting Order by the neck and sleeve size of your dress
shirt. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Care
How should I clean Feather Cloth?
Professional dry cleaning is recommended if you want to avoid shrinkage
completely.
Feather Cloth is machine washable. Even though it has been preshrunk, it is
still possible that Feather Cloth may shrink an additional 2-3% over several
washings, especially if washed in warm or hot water, and thrown in a machine
dryer. To minimize shrinkage, machine wash in cold water, and line dry.
Common Uses
Fly fishing, or saltwater flats fishing, in tropical or warm climates
FAQ
Do your Feather Cloth shirts stop mosquito bites?
Our personal experience is that mosquitoes cannot bite you through our Feather
Cloth, but that isn`t going to stop mosquitoes from getting to you through the
open neck or the cuffs of your Feather Cloth shirt.
Will your Feather Cloth fabric protect me from UVA and UVB radiation?
This is a question that some fishermen ask when considering a purchase, so we
tested our Feather Cloth fabric for its Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). UPF
is a rating for apparel, similar to Sun Protection Factor (SPF) for sunscreen.
UPF measures the ability of a garment to block harmful UVA (Ultraviolet "Aging")
and UVB (Ultraviolet "Burning") rays. We found that the UPF varies, depending on
the color.
Light Blue has a less than UPF 15 rating
How does Feather Cloth look after it has been washed? Do I need to iron it?
Since it is made from 100% cotton, you may need to iron your Feather Cloth shirt
after washing. Feather Cloth is such a lightweight cotton that it does wrinkle
easily. On the other hand, it air dries very quickly.
Filson....."Might As Well Have the Best !"
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