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That place that was featured on the documentary mentioned by marcomarcos above.

Huge congratulations Joel!

Donated - unbelievable effort!

This is a beam dyer that the Quantum would be dyed on.

We used to make 10,000m rolls of fabric, which would then be slit down for typewriter ribbon.
Then someone had the idea of dyeing the fabric, adding a water repellent finish and then running the fabric between two massive heated rollers to close up the fabric and make it windproof. That's how Pertex started!
It was in the last few years before it shut when they were developing the lighter weight fabrics like Quantum. These were dyed on a beam rather than a jig so as to avoid damage to the quite delicate fabric.

Unfortunately not still in textiles. I work in the Aerospace sector now. The company made poor investment in a packaging company, which didn't work out and ultimately led to the closure of the factory. We wove the fabric and then dyed and finished it all in the same factory. It was a real shame when it closed and I think I would have still been there now.
We definitely did work for Rab. I remember each batch we dyed had the customer on the job sheet that followed the it throughout the factory. We did W.L. Gore, Montane, Buffalo, Snugpak, North Face and plenty more.
We also did parachute material for the MOD and leisure sector.
We tried everything to get a new buyer, but ended up selling all the machinery abroad and Mitsui of Japan bought the Pertex brand.

I used to dye Pertex fabric when it was made at Perseverance in Lancashire until the factory closed in 2005. The name of the factory was Albion Mills. Is that just coincidence or is there a link to someone that worked there?

I'm seeing them in Preston next week. I did wonder what would happen when the guitarist joined The Blinders (who are fantastic). Hopefully he'll still be doing this tour too though.

Forgot to say - mine is belt driven too.

I have an Alfine 11, but it's with di2 shifting. I love it and haven't had any issues with slipping.
The only thing I have found and have never been able to get an answer on is that sometimes there is a clicking sound when pedalling, but that seems to be coming from the crank area rather than the hub itself. This is intermittent though, so any help on this would be appreciated.

Thanks all - have just ordered the Wilfa Svart.

That sounds like a good idea- I did look at those, but wasn't sure how much difference it would make. You've talked me into it! Thanks.

Just after some advice please. I've been using an aeropress with pre-ground coffee for a few months and am thinking of changing to whole beans. Been looking at grinders and don't really want to spend £200 on a Sage Smart Grinder.
Thinking to go for the Delonghi KG79 at £45 - does anyone have experience of using this with an aeropress?

Any other recommendations?

This is a pair been wearing for a couple of days.

This is a new pair, not worn yet.

I am 33 waist in 501's, but 34 in Hebtroco and they are a great fit. I can take some measurements of my 34W 32L if you need.

Thanks for posting - really great film. I found this too. RIP Fergie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H5sMjGKn1U&t=1s

They are bringing out a jacket in moleskin in the coming weeks I think. Will be same style as the just released selvedge denim jacket.

Good work!!

Thanks for dredging this thread up. What a great read!

Thanks- I ordered my usual size 10 on Amazon earlier at £37.50. Hopefully they’ll fit especially as the 11’s are £51.99!

Update - had the size 10 for a few days now and now the lining is compacted, they are perfect.

Did you buy your normal shoe size on the Sorel slippers? There is so much conflicting advice on the sizing.
Some say true to size, others go down a size. Looking at the Sorel measurement chart suggests I should go up a size!
Anyone else have a pair?

Dibs Nimbus pending query and merino beanie - will pm

It’s worth ringing the factory and asking if they have any seconds. I got one for £20 or £25 where the stitching wasn’t straight underneath the flap.

Fair enough. I have an Ace set and Icon2 rear and apart from a couple of early issues with the app, they have been great.

I have no association with them either.