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Topic: Mackinaw cloth


  
  Mackinac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mackinaw or related spellings is the name of several different places and things, mostly related to the area where Lake Michigan meets Lake Huron.
Mackinaw River, a tributary of the Illinois River
There are also two Mackinaw sailboat races, the Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race and the Chicago to Mackinac Boat Race.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mackinaw   (375 words)

  
 David Morgan: Filson Materials
From the pure Mackinaw Wool, through the Tin Cloth for rugged wear and luggage, to the pure cotton Safari Cloth for summer weather use, the Filson fabrics are outstanding.
The lightest, a 21-ounce cloth, is used in the Wool Cape Jacket.
The heavy weight Mackinaw wool, a 26 ounce cloth, is used in the Mackinaw Vest and the Mackinaw Cruisers.
www.davidmorgan.com /filsonmaterials.html   (1398 words)

  
 Filson Coats
Mackinaw Wool is thick, heavy, and offers superior warmth and durability 100% virgin wool absorbs up to 30% of its weight in water without becoming damp or clammy Heavy duty 2-way zipper Long body length offers extra protection from wind and cold...
Mackinaw Wool is thick, heavy, and offers superior warmth and durability 100% virgin wool absorbs up to 30% of its weight in water without becoming damp or clammy...
Mackinaw Wool is thick, heavy, and offers superior warmth and durability 100% virgin wool absorbs up to 30% of its weight in water without becoming damp or clammy Wool is naturally quiet in the field Short jacket length can be worn over a tool belt...
www.farm-way.com /store/Filcoats.html   (785 words)

  
 mackinaw - Definition, Synonyms, and Reference from OnPedia.com
mackinaw - a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material
mackinaw - a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitraqnsparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
www.onpedia.com /dictionary/mackinaw   (151 words)

  
 Wearing Apparel
Until she retrieves at least a general understanding of the factors which make for value in clothing, she will be at a distinct disadvantage in one of the most important phases of household management.
Where color is required for fancy pumps, slippers, cloth uppers, etc., the general practice is to dye the yarn before the fabric is woven or to apply the dye to the woven cloth pieces.
Cloth caps either are made from several pieces of fabric sewed together or are of one piece.
www.oldandsold.com /articles32n/shopping-20.shtml   (16178 words)

  
 Filson Accessories \\ Hats \\ Gloves
Dry Finish Shelter Cloth is immediately comfortable to wear, and can be washed or spot-cleaned Adjustable shoulder straps allow you to wear vest over a heavy shirt, sweater, or jacket Removable sheepskin patch for your flies Secure your fly rod against your...
Mackinaw wool provides superior warmth and natural water repellency Crown insulated with polyester quilting and lined with fl nylon Concealed Mackinaw wool earflaps Earflaps lined with soft, brushed cotton 2 3/8" bill Fabric Mackinaw wo...
Mackinaw wool provides superior warmth and natural water repellency Crown insulated with polyester quilting and lined with fl nylon Sheepskin earflaps secured with 2 fl cords 3" bill No sweatband Fabric (Cap) Mackinaw wool, 24 oz.
www.farm-way.com /store/Filson_Accessories.html   (668 words)

  
 Internet Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design - NTG International Inc.- Textile Dictionary
Originally an undyed woolen cloth spun into yarn and woven in the home, by peasants and country folk the world over.
Genuine homespun is produced in a very limited quantity and much powerloom cloth is sold as genuine homespun.
It is a good cloth in tailoring as it drapes and clings very well.
www.ntgi.net /ICCF&D/wool.htm   (3038 words)

  
 American Work Wear
The Oil Finish Tin Cloth is completely soaked in a paraffin-based wax, which provides long-term water repellency and wind resistance.
Filson's flexible, mid-weight Shelter Cloth is comfortable the first time you put it on.
Filson's rugged, comfortable Shelter Cloth Jacket is soaked in their special paraffin-based wax for maximum water repellency and wind resistance.
www.american-workwear.com /filson_coats.htm   (1120 words)

  
 Dexter Historical Society
The completed addition greatly facilitated the production of woolen cloth, and a 1917 Chamber of Commerce publication states that the mill had been producing over a half million yards of cloth for the past few years.
The Abbott Mill was known for manufacturing heavy Mackinaw cloth of a very high quality, which became known as the "Abbott grays".
This brick addition was later expanded twice in the twentieth century, doubling the length of the original brick structure.
www.dexterhistoricalsociety.com /spizuocobook1995/construction.html   (95 words)

  
 Mackinaw   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Mackinaw or related spellings is the name of several different places and things, mostly related to the area where Lake Michigan meets Lake Huron.Mackinac is a Native American word which is generally pronounced as Mac in aw.
There is also the Mackinac Centerfor Public Policy and the two Mackinaw sailboat races, the PortHuron to Mackinac Boat Race and the Chicago to Mackinac Boat Race.
A "mackinaw" is a short coat of a heavy dense water-repellent woolen, such as Melton cloth, sometimes with a doubled shoulder, first worn by American loggers in the north midwest, mid 19th century, and nowuniversal.
www.witchware.com /File/21797-Mackinaw.Html   (213 words)

  
 Filson - About Us
My brother gave me a Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser as a Christmas present when he learned I was taking up deer hunting in 1985.
Filson's Double Mackinaw Cruiser kept me "warm as toast" and "dry as a bone" no matter the weather.
It is the perfect garment for stand hunting, stilling hunting and tracking in northern climates.
www.filson.com /STORIES.HTM   (437 words)

  
 FILSON HATS 2
Good-looking cap fits snugly for comfort, is made of tough Tin Cloth to stand up to years of abuse, and is impregnated with Filson's paraffin-based Oil Finish to keep you dry.
Made of Filson's densely woven, extremely water-repellent mid-weight Shelter Cloth, this is a handy hat for that unexpected downpour.
Their 24 ounce Mackinaw Cloth, of 100% virgin wool, makes this hat warm, comfortable and durable.
www.saukrivertradingpost.com /filson_headwear2.htm   (4224 words)

  
 Authentic Campaigner Website & Forums - The Fabric FAQ by Chris Daley
cloth The word cloth is sometimes used as a generic term for "fabric".
felt A cloth made of wool and fur often mixed with natural or synthetic fibers through the action of heat, moisture, chemicals, and pressure; a firm woven cloth of wool or cotton heavily napped and shrunk.
From an 1880's "encyclopedia" we find: "A stout, round-twilled cloth, woven properly with cotton warp and woolen weft but, often composed entirely of cotton...Much of the homespun woven throughout the Middle and Southern States in the early days was jean, the woolen weft of which was commonly dyed in shades blue, brown and slate.
www.authentic-campaigner.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-1864.html   (5598 words)

  
 Filson Cover Cloth Weekender Coat (Hunting / Filson / Coats and Vests)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Cover Cloth Weekender Coat can be worn with our Outfitter Vest/Liners (91 Mid-weight wool, 121 Heavyweight wool and 151 cotton Moleskin) and our new Travel Vest (see style 556).
Filson Blaze Orange Tin Cloth Hunting Jacket -- Maximum protection from abrasion, wind and rain For.
Mackinaw Weekender Coat -- For town, ranch or field, you'll reach for this coat.
joessportinggoods.com /catalog/filson-cover-cloth-weekender-coat.htm   (357 words)

  
 Montana Woolen Shop - Filson Hunting and Sports Products
Oil Finish Shelter Cloth and Tin Cloth are combined in a truly heavy-duty pant made to perform in the toughest field conditions.
Tin Cloth is used in high-wear areas, and 8.5 oz.
Of Filson's densely woven, extremely water-repellent midweight Shelter Cloth, this is a handy hat for that unexpected downpour.
www.montanawoolenshop.com /PFilsonHunting.html   (2055 words)

  
 Drew's Filson Menswear
Made of Filson's densely-woven Cover Cloth, this coat is highly wind and water repellent, yet lightweight and flexible to keep you dry and comfortable.
Oil Finish Shelter Cloth is used in high-wear areas, and a single layer provides comfort in less vulnerable areas.
Filson's mackinaw coat offers warmth, durability and good looks in a very basic design of the same heavy, 24 oz 100% virgin wool as our double mack cruiser.
www.drewsboots.com /filson.htm   (2743 words)

  
 Montana Woolen Shop - Filson Hats and Caps
MACKINAW CAP (#4) - A warm wool hunting cap with concealed ear flaps.
This is our Tin Cloth version, also avalible in Shelter Cloth.
Mackinaw Wool (Style 307SH is the same hat without camouflage.)
www.montanawoolenshop.com /PFilsonHats.html   (531 words)

  
 FILSON
These tough-wearing Tin Cloth pants are ideal for all types of outdoor use, and get more and more comfortable with each washing.
The Dry Finish Tin Cloth starts with the same cloth, but is pre-shrunk before being treated with a durable, water repellent and stain resistant finish.
Dry Finished Tin Cloth is slightly lighter weight, has excellent breathability, is much softer than the Oil Finish Cloth, and is machine washable.
www.saukrivertradingpost.com /filson.htm   (2570 words)

  
 Mackinac Hotel
USCGC Mackinaw (WAGB-83), a United States Coast Guard icebreaker on the Great Lakes There is also the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the two Mackinaw sailboat races, the Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race and the Chicago to Mackinac Boat Race.
Located on the southern side of the straights is the town of Mackinaw City, Michigan, formerly the site of Fort Michilimackinac, a French fort, and on the northern side is St. Ignace, Michigan, site of a French Catholic mission to the Indians, founded in 1671.
The eastern end of the Straits was controlled by Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island, a British colonial and early American military base and fur trade center.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/130/mackinac-hotel.html   (2086 words)

  
 Olathe Gun Shop | Filson Clothing
Made of our densely-woven Cover Cloth, this coat is highly wind and water repellent, yet lightweight and flexible to keep you dry and comfortable.
This shirt, made of rugged, tightly woven 100% cotton Dry Finish Cover Cloth, 6oz., is lightweight and breathable.
Our 24 ounce Mackinaw Cloth, of 100% virgin wool, makes this hat warm, comfortable and durable.
www.olathegunshop.com /filson/filson_list.html   (603 words)

  
 Bird_Woollen_Mill
Stocking and legging yarn was produced, sporting cloth, romneys and heavy tweeds, and also a fl glossy mackinaw cloth which was popular with lumberjacks for it water resistance.
This mackinaw made the Bird Woollen Mill famous when they were contracted by Carr’s Mackinaw in Orillia to create a special gray tweed in 1890.
The mill was still producing goods of excellent quality and there seems to be no explanation of why, when samples from the same piece of cloth were sent in for inspection and one would be accepted yet another rejected.
octagonalhouse.com /Bird_Woollen_Mill/bird_woollen_mill.htm   (1673 words)

  
 Filson Blaze Orange/Shelter Cloth Hunting Vest (Hunting / Filson / Coats and Vests)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Shelter Cloth body is densely-woven from strong, 2-ply cotton fibers, then treated with our famous Oil Finish.
Body is 100% cotton Shelter Cloth, Oil Finish 8.5 oz., with 100% USA acrylic Ten Mile® Cloth facing on upper front and back.
Filson Cover Cloth Weekender Coat -- Filson's famous Oil Finish performs in town or country.
www.joessportinggoods.com /catalog/filson-blaze-orangeshelter-cloth-hunting-vest.htm   (332 words)

  
 Look Words: mackinaw   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Overview of noun mackinaw The noun mackinaw has 4 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1.
(1) mackinaw, Mackinaw coat -- (a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material) 2.
mackinaw, Mackinaw blanket -- (a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States) 3.
mackinaw.lookwords.com   (98 words)

  
 Forums at the Society - Appearance of cavalry troops.
Usually the army issue of all clothing was worn, of course, but this was only because of its being provided without personal expenditure.
I settled down to clothing myself in a calfskin suit, of trousers and jacket, for the extensive travels.
An objection to them was, when they got wet they were more soggy than any cloth, and then when they got dry they stiffened in whatever form they had held during the drying process.
www.militaryhorse.org /forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=353   (3978 words)

  
 Weather Mackinac Island
The island is accessible by private boats, by ferry from St. Ignace or Mackinaw City and small planes.
The airport has a 3,500 ft (1,070 m) paved runway, and charter air service from the mainland is available.
In late spring of 1995, the Weather Underground, Inc. evolved as a separate commercial entity from the university.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/222/weather-mackinac-island.html   (1747 words)

  
 Rutabaga - Filson - Tin & Wool Waterfowl Hat
Highly versatile, you can wear it three ways: as a regular hat (folded up), with the cape partially pulled down to cover the ears, or fully pulled down for the worst conditions.
When fully pulled down, the hat forms a cape that protects the neck and face, and is fully lined for warmth with thick wool Mackinaw Cloth.
The armor-like quality of Tin Cloth makes this hat a virtual helmet in the woods.
www.rutabaga.com /product.asp?pid=1001354   (104 words)

  
 Mackinaw Coat Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Coat, Mackinaw, OD: This coat was originally designed for drivers, and other soldiers who performed their duties while stationary.
Webster: Mackinaw coat A short, heavy, double-breasted plaid coat, the design of which is large and striking.
Mackinaw coat - a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material andnbsp;andnbsp;Synonyms: mackinaw...
www.coat-guides.info /mackinaw-coat   (1091 words)

  
 mackinaw definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
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heavy woolen fabric: a thick heavy woolen cloth, usually with a plaid design
short heavy coat: a short double-breasted coat made from mackinaw or a similar fabric
ca.encarta.msn.com /dictionary_1861627593/mackinaw.html   (107 words)

  
 Mackinaw blanket definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Mackinaw blanket definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
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thick woolen blanket: a thick blanket made of heavy woolen cloth, sometimes striped, formerly used by Native North Americans, trappers, and traders in northern and western North America
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