I just looked, mine has an XL tag in it, and was made from 80/20 wool. I'm porting a few more pounds than you and can wear the blanket shirt over a light shirt okay. I think Townsend has a sizing guide in their catalog and website - I'd take my chest/shoulder/waist measurement wearing whatever I planned to wear under the blanket shirt, like shirt and waistcoat for instance and see what the sizing guide said. If in doubt, call them and get their advice.
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I am not familiar with the blanket shirt, but I have ordered a couple of pairs of breeches from Townsend. I called in my orders and spoke with a very nice lady who helped with sizing. I am happy with the results. I don't know if the blanket shirt is a stock item or made to order. If it is made to order, they can probably make it to your measurements. That's what they did with my breeches.
I have been happy with Townsend. Good products, good service... Good folks.
Notchy Bob
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Posts: 333 | Location: Florida | Registered: 24 May 2009
Lads - A bit of a heads up here. IF the 20% non wool in those shirts is one of the new, synthetic materials you may want to reconsider. IF a spark were to land on that it will burn a hole in a split second... I saw that happen to a fellow a couple of years ago and he may still have the scar. That small burning ember (that jumped out of a fire) went from a small spot to a 3" hole in a split second.
100% wool is what our ancestors wore, and so should we.
Just sayin'
Col Boone
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Guys, just a heads-up on wool. By law, wool fabric can have a certain percentage of other fiber and still be labeled 100% wool. I THINK it's 5%. So bear that in mind the next time you read labels. It's been some time since I took that college class, so I could certainly be wrong. Perhaps someone else can shed more light on the subject. -LindaThis message has been edited. Last edited by: Linda Scurlock,
Ibought one about 5 or 6 years ago. Idon't know if it is 100% wool but with a tee shirt, linnen shirt, blanket shirt,and cotton hunting frock I have been warm down to 20 degrees. I am 5' 11" and 220lbs and wear an XL. I only paid $35 for mine.
Posts: 353 | Location: Pocono Mts. in PA | Registered: 12 June 2008
Originally posted by Linda Scurlock: Guys, just a heads-up on wool. By law, wool fabric can have a certain percentage of other fiber and still be labeled 100% wool. I THINK it's 5%. So bear that in mind the next time you read labels. It's been some time since I took that college class, so I could certainly be wrong. Perhaps someone else can shed more light on the subject. -Linda
The following are from the labels on a few of my wool blankets
."Guaranteed ALL WOOL" Witney ."Pure Virgin Wool" Jacobs Oregon City ."Fine Pure`Wool" J. Scheltema,Leiden Holland
I guess my money is on the Witney
Posts: 81 | Location: N W Florida | Registered: 23 September 2010
By law, wool fabric can have a certain percentage of other fiber and still be labeled 100% wool. I THINK it's 5%.
yes, I was told by my local weaver that because of the modern milling machines, the law was written to permit this as they have to add a very small amount of synthetic fibers to the wool otherwise it will break, but a hand loomed piece does not need this small percentage of non-wool.
LD
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Benny I have a Townshend blanket shirt in 2XL, I'm 6'0", dress out at about 235 and it's plenty big for me, it's part of my winter garb for sure.... Layers up real nice over my Duofold Union suit, silk base layer long sleeve, linen work shirt, & wool waitscoat. Linen frock coat slides right over it all, a toasty little package really....