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by Stephens
January 6th, 2025, 3:28 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: Pvc motorcycle rainwear
Replies: 12
Views: 3161

Re: Pvc motorcycle rainwear

I used to wear black oilskin over trousers when I had a motorcycle back in the 1970s. Got a thrill wearing them! These days I've found a really good quality Belstaff Black Prince rubber jacket and over trousers set to wear occasionally on the bike. But recently I've been looking to buy a nice shiny ...
by Stephens
January 6th, 2025, 3:20 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: pvc and rubber clothing harder to find
Replies: 9
Views: 3291

Re: pvc and rubber clothing harder to find

I've been looking for a single breasted SBR mackintosh for ages - even to buy new - but it seems that Weather Vain is the only place in the world making proper rubber mackintoshes these days - or am I missing something?
by Stephens
December 7th, 2024, 8:34 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: Before the Internet
Replies: 68
Views: 65486

Re: Before the Internet

@rubberdee what a pity they were that way inclined. What could they have been squabbling about?
by Stephens
December 6th, 2024, 10:08 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: Before the Internet
Replies: 68
Views: 65486

Re: Before the Internet

I sadly never heard of the International Mackintosh Society until the internet. Was it ever advertised in Relate or Search?
by Stephens
December 6th, 2024, 5:21 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: Before the Internet
Replies: 68
Views: 65486

Re: Before the Internet

When I was a child I used to go through the Kay catalogue we got at home each year. There was always a section on what I'd call utility rainwear: shiny pvc oilskin jackets and leggings (my Dad had a jacket and leggings which I'm sure came from the catalogue), plus yellow oilskin cycle capes. The ...
by Stephens
December 3rd, 2024, 3:07 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Rainwear for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 7826

Rainwear for sale

I've got several items of nice shiny rainwear for sale:

Rains knee length raincoat (shiny black and brand new)
Couple of pairs of yellow oilskin Guy Cotten bib and brace leggings
Guy Cotten Rosbras yellow oilskin jacket (Broken zip but has also has original velcro fastening
There's also sa couple ...
by Stephens
December 3rd, 2024, 12:23 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: owners of stutterheim long mosebacke opal
Replies: 14
Views: 9230

Re: owners of stutterheim long mosebacke opal

I used to be a Stutterheim enthusaist and have both matt black and opal black Stockholm jackets. Wanted to long glossy raincoat but always out of stock in my size, either plain or print versions.

I agree about the new twee-ness of their range.

It's worth checking out Farmer Rain who do a great ...
by Stephens
November 30th, 2024, 6:20 pm
Forum: Rainwear Discussions
Topic: Mackintosh domination.
Replies: 25
Views: 4004

Re: Mackintosh domination.

Very much into mackintosh domination and strict discipline - being made to wear pvc rainwear as a housecoat and rubber boots etc while carrying out chores dressed this way.
by Stephens
April 11th, 2023, 4:03 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Rainwear for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 7316

Rainwear for sale

I'm about to post three items to eBay for sale. Due to downsizing house move I've run out of room to keep them.

Thought I'd ask if any enthusiast on here is interested first:

All three items fit me with 44" chest - XL size.....

Stutterheim Stockholm Opal in a very rare ice blue colour. I bought ...
by Stephens
February 28th, 2023, 9:15 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Sbr mackintosh
Replies: 2
Views: 1775

Re: Sbr mackintosh

Yes I have mine for sale still. I sent you an email with the pictures you asked for.