Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.
Not me in the picture,
http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30
Several firms make and sell them.
David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay.

After 40 years of landscaping in the north east monsoon region, I have
finally found the perfect waterproofs,
Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you can
work all day without getting wet, including condensation.
Tops and bottoms average £25.00 for both, cheaper if your lucky, don't worry
about repairing if they rip, get some duct tape cut a square out and iron
on with damp tea towel on top. Mike," singing in the rain" Northumberland.

"RiversideRed" wrote in
:

After 40 years of landscaping in the north east monsoon region, I
have finally found the perfect waterproofs,
Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you
can work all day without getting wet, including condensation.
Tops and bottoms average £25.00 for both, cheaper if your lucky, don't
worry about repairing if they rip, get some duct tape cut a square
out and iron on with damp tea towel on top. Mike," singing in the
rain" Northumberland.



Outstandingly good for working in wet conditions. Not much sweating inside.
£25 is good, I paid much more than that for mine 2 years ago. Mine have not
ripped yet but I have some duct tape if they do rip.
Thanks for the info.

Baz

On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:14:58 GMT, Baz wrote:

"RiversideRed" wrote in
:

After 40 years of landscaping in the north east monsoon region, I
have finally found the perfect waterproofs,
Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you
can work all day without getting wet, including condensation.
Tops and bottoms average £25.00 for both, cheaper if your lucky, don't
worry about repairing if they rip, get some duct tape cut a square
out and iron on with damp tea towel on top. Mike," singing in the
rain" Northumberland.



Outstandingly good for working in wet conditions. Not much sweating inside.
£25 is good, I paid much more than that for mine 2 years ago. Mine have not
ripped yet but I have some duct tape if they do rip.
Thanks for the info.

Baz

Now you've told everyone, they appear to be typically £35 each on
eBay!

Gardening on Wilts/Somerset border
on slightly alkaline clay.

cotula wrote in
:

On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:14:58 GMT, Baz wrote:

"RiversideRed" wrote in
:

After 40 years of landscaping in the north east monsoon region, I
have finally found the perfect waterproofs,
Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you
can work all day without getting wet, including condensation.
Tops and bottoms average £25.00 for both, cheaper if your lucky,
don't worry about repairing if they rip, get some duct tape cut a
square out and iron on with damp tea towel on top. Mike," singing in
the rain" Northumberland.



Outstandingly good for working in wet conditions. Not much sweating
inside. £25 is good, I paid much more than that for mine 2 years ago.
Mine have not ripped yet but I have some duct tape if they do rip.
Thanks for the info.

Baz

Now you've told everyone, they appear to be typically £35 each on
eBay!

Gardening on Wilts/Somerset border
on slightly alkaline clay.


Whatever that means has gone over my head.

Baz

In article , RiversideRed
writes
Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you
can work all day without getting wet, including condensation.


Could have done with them in the 70's in the Army!!
--
Janet Tweedy

On 12/02/2012 10:29 PM, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.

+1 for me too. I've got a larger size to fit over, erm, myself.

I also use a standard coverall sometimes, zips up the front and has a
teflon treatment which really repels rain.

On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.
Not me in the picture,
http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30
Several firms make and sell them.
David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay.



I love the look of those open patch pockets. I tend to use up old
jackets in the garden, but the pockets always have annoying flaps over
them to keep the weather out .. a real pain when you briskly reach for
your pocketed secateurs. I can't justify buying a new garden smock just
yet, so I think I'll cut off my pocket flaps for now. One day I'll
invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for
gardening.

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay

On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said:

On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.
Not me in the picture,
http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30
Several firms make and sell them.
David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay.



I love the look of those open patch pockets. I tend to use up old
jackets in the garden, but the pockets always have annoying flaps over
them to keep the weather out .. a real pain when you briskly reach for
your pocketed secateurs. I can't justify buying a new garden smock
just yet, so I think I'll cut off my pocket flaps for now. One day
I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform
for gardening.

I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some
companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front
for tools.
http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock I
bought the most fabulous striped one for our grandson at a local
farmer's market. The cotton is like sailcloth and had to be washed a
couple of times to soften it up for younger skin but it's terrific! (The
pic is not our grandson!)
http://shorelinesmocks.myshopify.com...product-search



Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the
waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very
concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my
washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that?

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay

On 03/12/2012 14:29, Spider wrote:
On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said:

On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.
Not me in the picture,
http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30
Several firms make and sell them.
David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay.

I love the look of those open patch pockets...

I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform
for gardening.

I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some
companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front
for tools.
http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock

Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the
waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very
concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my
washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that?

For waxed clothing.

For washing just hose it down whilst hanging on the line. If it
desperately needs a proper wash bung it in the washer with a load of
detergent. Then you will /have/ to reproof.

To reproof, paint on the melted wax and then smooth it out with a
hairdryer. You might need to do a bit at at a time to avoid the
overheating cut-out tripping.
--
Phil Cook

On 03/12/2012 16:43, Phil Cook wrote:
On 03/12/2012 14:29, Spider wrote:
On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said:

On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.
Not me in the picture,
http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30
Several firms make and sell them.
David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay.

I love the look of those open patch pockets...

I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform
for gardening.

I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some
companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front
for tools.
http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock

Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the
waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very
concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my
washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that?

For waxed clothing.

For washing just hose it down whilst hanging on the line. If it
desperately needs a proper wash bung it in the washer with a load of
detergent. Then you will /have/ to reproof.

To reproof, paint on the melted wax and then smooth it out with a
hairdryer. You might need to do a bit at at a time to avoid the
overheating cut-out tripping.


Thanks for the advice, Phil!

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay

"Spider" wrote in message
...
On 03/12/2012 16:43, Phil Cook wrote:
On 03/12/2012 14:29, Spider wrote:
On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said:

On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to
cope
with with muddy hands and draught proof.
I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et.
Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing.
Not me in the picture,
http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30
Several firms make and sell them.
David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay.

I love the look of those open patch pockets...

I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform
for gardening.

I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener.
Some
companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front
for tools.
http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock

Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the
waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very
concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my
washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that?

For waxed clothing.

For washing just hose it down whilst hanging on the line. If it
desperately needs a proper wash bung it in the washer with a load of
detergent. Then you will /have/ to reproof.

To reproof, paint on the melted wax and then smooth it out with a
hairdryer. You might need to do a bit at at a time to avoid the
overheating cut-out tripping.


Thanks for the advice, Phil!

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay

To add to Phil's suggestion, might I suggest you apply the wax with a
sponge. You could melt the wax slightly before speading.

Bill

You can get detergent-free washing stuff for washing posh rainproof gear that walkers wear. Is that any use for waxed clothing?

What would a power washer do to waxed clothing? It works a treat on caving gear, but that's either tough cordura or heavyweight PVC

"Spider" wrote

Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing.
I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned
about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do
you have any problems with that?


It's easy to re-wax a jacket. Hang it up, smear on the wax lightly and rub
in as much as possible especially into the creases and seams, use a
hairdryer on hot and go all over the garment melting the wax into the cloth.
Let hang for a while to cool and wipe off any over done bits with kitchen
towel. Always worked a treat on my Barbours. They look more lived in once
re-waxed. :-)
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK

On 03/12/2012 17:00, Bob Hobden wrote:
"Spider" wrote

Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the
waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very
concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my
washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that?


It's easy to re-wax a jacket. Hang it up, smear on the wax lightly and
rub in as much as possible especially into the creases and seams, use a
hairdryer on hot and go all over the garment melting the wax into the
cloth. Let hang for a while to cool and wipe off any over done bits with
kitchen towel. Always worked a treat on my Barbours. They look more
lived in once re-waxed. :-)



Thanks, Bob! You and Phil make it sound easy. I ought to wax my
gardening hat, so I could have a small-scale practice. My hairdryer
will be glad to be used for a change. I hardly use it at all for my hair.

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay