Cotton Pilot Shirts [Archive]

Mr Whippy

13th Sep 2009, 17:03

Anyone know where I can get some 100% cotton shirts? Most are 65% polyester/35% cotton, which is causing a rash according to the doc.

OpsNormal

13th Sep 2009, 21:41

A friend of mine had a similar issue back a bit (probably 10-12 years ago now if I think about it... :eek: ). I understand he had some cotton business shirts tailored and the result was very good. I think all up (at the time) the finished shirt cost was only around $10-15 on top of "normal" epaulet shirts from "pilot" shops.

Hope that helps.

OpsN.;)

VH-XXX

13th Sep 2009, 21:53

Don't forget what happened on Seinfeld when George kitted out the New York Yankees with cotton uniforms...... Keep out of the rain/tropics.

185skywagon

13th Sep 2009, 22:45

Do a search for DustnBoots and RB Sellars, both Australian companies.

Good 100% cotton shirts, but without epaulettes holders.

185

Atlas Shrugged

14th Sep 2009, 04:01

Eeeew! Mr. Whippy's got a rash :yuk:

Mr Whippy

14th Sep 2009, 15:36

Thanks for your helpful input Atlas. Everyone else, I appreciate the info.

Cheers

lazysundays

14th Sep 2009, 16:05

They do a great 55% cotton shirt at pilotshirts.com . Well designed pen and sunglasses slots in the pockets, nicely tapered at the waist too for those who dont fit into the 'parachute' cuts. I wear them in the tropics and they work a treat. Shame they dont ship outside the U.S. Maybe if enough foreigners hassle 'em....

haughtney1

14th Sep 2009, 16:07

My last holiday to the far east involved a stop at a tailors.

12 shirts 100% cotton (of the pilot variety...8 short sleeve, 4 long) all for about $90 USD.

They are still going strong 5 years later..and I'm tallish 6"4, about 110kg and I've always struggled to get shirts to fit me across my shoulders whilst not having a 19' neck!

The Green Goblin

14th Sep 2009, 17:37

The king gee shirts are quite long

PercyWhino

14th Sep 2009, 22:44

Are you sure its the shirt that caused the rash? Stay away from those Jungle Bunnies!

tinpis

15th Sep 2009, 00:59

Hong Kee clothing in Hong Kong. Fit you out for life and send you a Xmas card every year.
Slave sent out for beer while you are being measured up :ok:

Led Zep

15th Sep 2009, 03:46

I find Fairmark shirts are the best "off the rack" fit. Suitable length without looking like a parachute, although a poly/cotton blend.