Filson Tin Cloth Pants?

[K Williams]

I'm considering buying a pair of Filson's Oiled Tin Cloth Pants. Can anyone tell me how the fit is compared to Carhartt duck cloth work dungarees? How long do the pants last? Do they shrink over time, or maintain the original size? Also, if they can't be washed, how do you keep them stink free in the summer months?

 

[Bob W]

Sorry I can't answer your questions about the pants fit; I have a tin cloth jacket. Seems it did shrink over time, maybe one size down over a few years. Or else I got larger.
How long does it last? My jacket will outlive me.
Cleaning, just a bucket of water and brush with some mild laundry soap. Recoat with Filson oil if you want.

 

[markksr]

I couldn't imagine wearing Filson's Tin Cloth Pants all that often in the summer anyway...

 

[K Williams]

I couldn't imagine wearing Filson's Tin Cloth Pants all that often in the summer anyway...

I'm pretty sure that when these pants were first made, the men wore them year round as work pants...but I might be wrong...

 

[Firestrike]

Filson Tin Cloth, the only clothing that will out last you.

They shrink a little, I believe the manufacturer says about 1 size.

Mild soapy water and a Horse brush. Re-coat as necessary for water repellancy.

 

[Arathol]

I'm considering buying a pair of Filson's Tin Cloth Pants. Can anyone tell me how the fit is compared to Carhartt duck cloth work dungarees? How long do the pants last? Do they shrink over time, or maintain the original size? Also, if they can't be washed, how do you keep them stink free in the summer months?

Two kinds of tin cloth- oiled and dry finish. The dry finish is no different than any other clothing, throw it in the washer when it needs it. Oiled finish is different. Wash it and the oil finish will go away but you can re apply it. Oil finish garments usually turn very dark over time with wear. Size is as marked, no different from any other clothing.
I have a bunch of tin cloth stuff both dry and oiled- double bibs, double pants, a few jackets etc some more than 10 years old. None show excessive wear except a bit of fraying arond the cuffs on the older ones. Oiled tin cloth is not something you want to wear in warm weather either. Imagine wearing clothing made from a lawn and leaf bag and you get the idea. Rain won't get through but you will sweat enough to make up for it. And when its really cold, oiled tin cloth is like waxed caedboard until it breaks in.

 

[K Williams]

Two kinds of tin cloth- oiled and dry finish. The dry finish is no different than any other clothing, throw it in the washer when it needs it. Oiled finish is different. Wash it and the oil finish will go away but you can re apply it. Oil finish garments usually turn very dark over time with wear. Size is as marked, no different from any other clothing.
I have a bunch of tin cloth stuff both dry and oiled- double bibs, double pants, a few jackets etc some more than 10 years old. None show excessive wear except a bit of fraying arond the cuffs on the older ones. Oiled tin cloth is not something you want to wear in warm weather either. Imagine wearing clothing made from a lawn and leaf bag and you get the idea. Rain won't get through but you will sweat enough to make up for it. And when its really cold, oiled tin cloth is like waxed caedboard until it breaks in.

Thanks for the info.