stratasfan Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Hi! Here is the inside tag from a 1942 US Army Officer's jacket: Hoping someone can tell me what the fabric fibre content is? Wool Gabardine, but is it a wool blend? The tag doesn't say, and we couldn't find another that stated fibre content. Just have to find out! This fabric is amazing! But it feels like a wool blend. But it is some of the nicest gabardine we've ever gotten to see! If you ever want a custom hand-embroidered (no machine) patch, I'm open to commissions! Pay or trade!***********************For an idea of my military collecting interests and wish list, see my profile page!Looking for Old-Style US Coast Guard Commendation Medal (w/ or w/o ribbon)! Oh, tarry and be strong; Tell God in prayer. What is thy hidden grief; Thy secret care. Yet, if no answer come; Pray on and wait: God's time is always best; Never too late. Link to post Share on other sites
VMI88 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 It's almost certainly 100% wool - I'm not aware of any other material being used in service coats during World War 2. I think it's the elastique weave that's throwing you - that weave has some "give" to it and looks and feels very similar to polyester double-knit. Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Link to post Share on other sites
US82Bravo Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Hi Elizabeth, The following are from "The Officer's Guide", July 1943 Edition: Hope this helps answer your question. Larry Link to post Share on other sites
stratasfan Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 Thanks for the help! Mom says you hit her question on the head with it feeling like poly double-knit! 1 hour ago, VMI88 said: It's almost certainly 100% wool - I'm not aware of any other material being used in service coats during World War 2. I think it's the elastique weave that's throwing you - that weave has some "give" to it and looks and feels very similar to polyester double-knit. If you ever want a custom hand-embroidered (no machine) patch, I'm open to commissions! Pay or trade!***********************For an idea of my military collecting interests and wish list, see my profile page!Looking for Old-Style US Coast Guard Commendation Medal (w/ or w/o ribbon)! Oh, tarry and be strong; Tell God in prayer. What is thy hidden grief; Thy secret care. Yet, if no answer come; Pray on and wait: God's time is always best; Never too late. Link to post Share on other sites
stratasfan Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 45 minutes ago, US82Bravo said: Hi Elizabeth, The following are from "The Officer's Guide", July 1943 Edition: Hope this helps answer your question. Larry This is cool! Now, my understanding is that barathea is a blend with silk. Or was it cotton? Something. Is the Elastique simply the weave or a fibre blend like barathea? If you ever want a custom hand-embroidered (no machine) patch, I'm open to commissions! Pay or trade!***********************For an idea of my military collecting interests and wish list, see my profile page!Looking for Old-Style US Coast Guard Commendation Medal (w/ or w/o ribbon)! Oh, tarry and be strong; Tell God in prayer. What is thy hidden grief; Thy secret care. Yet, if no answer come; Pray on and wait: God's time is always best; Never too late. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Here's a link to a post I did last night that applies to Navy uniforms, but many of the websites are applicable to Army ones as well... Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony KennedyPeace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Link to post Share on other sites
SocietyBrandHatCo Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 10 hours ago, stratasfan said: Hi! Here is the inside tag from a 1942 US Army Officer's jacket: Hoping someone can tell me what the fabric fibre content is? Wool Gabardine, but is it a wool blend? The tag doesn't say, and we couldn't find another that stated fibre content. Just have to find out! This fabric is amazing! But it feels like a wool blend. But it is some of the nicest gabardine we've ever gotten to see! The fabric is wool elastique. Elastique is a type of weave, just as barathea is a type of weave, just as serge is a type of weave. The weave has nothing to do with the fabric content. Most elastique uniforms were either 100% wool or had a slight percentage of other fabric content, such as rayon or cotton. I have several elastique caps that are actually marked with labels denoting the fabric content. If I can find one or two I will post photos. Keep 'em flying,Peter Williams, OwnerSociety Brand Hat Co.www.wwiiflightwear.com Link to post Share on other sites
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