Le De Bonne Facture Thread

[Iskander]

My linen overshirt also did not survive a wash on the delicate setting (even in a mesh bag). I was pretty shocked by the result.

 

[true.to.size]

Can anyone comment on whether the balloon trousers from this season fit the same as those in recent seasons past? I have generally sized up, per NMWA's advice, and I am curious if that is still advisable.

 

[Iskander]

My linen overshirt also did not survive a wash on the delicate setting (even in a mesh bag). I was pretty shocked by the result.

To add to this, if anyone has had success washing their Belgian linen items, please chime in with your method. I also have a pair of their linen drawstring shorts that I've been too afraid to wash...

 

[zissou]

I’ve dry cleaned mine in the past and it was fine. Still, the fabric should be prewashed to minimize shrinkage.

 

[ucla bruin]

Other than the drawstring starting to fray I haven’t had any issues machine washing my linen shorts. I’ve even thrown them in the dryer a couple times.

 

[nemononame]

Can anyone comment on whether the balloon trousers from this season fit the same as those in recent seasons past? I have generally sized up, per NMWA's advice, and I am curious if that is still advisable.

I have a pair of size 50 navy heavy twill ordered from De Bonne Facture directly this season, and they fit exactly the same as the the size 50 olive heavy twill I orderd (on sale) from NMWA from last season sale. Neither has shrunk the slightest bit, btw, despite washing quite warm several times (no dryer though). Both fit a half size larger than the tan light poplin sort of fabric version (I forget the name, maybe peachskin, of the fabric, also in size 50.

 

[goonerble]

Hi guys - does anyone know the return procedure if returning from the UK please? I have asked customer support a few time but can't get a response.

Concerned i'll miss the window to return it in if they don't get back to me. Wish they just had an address listed or something.

 

[zissou]

I have an OG DBF Pecora Nera knit in M NWOT, never worn, that I’d love to trade for a L.

 

[anonymouz]

My linen overshirt also did not survive a wash on the delicate setting (even in a mesh bag). I was pretty shocked by the result.

What happened to it?

 

[Iskander]

What happened to it?

Well it didn't disintegrate or anything, but it shrank probably 1.5 sizes and got patches of fading. Looked very bad

 

[anonymouz]

The fading is surprising

 

[PeteyPajamapant]

I had one of my camp shirts in cotton shrink like 2 sizes. Washed on cold and hung to dry.

edit: everything else I have is great though. Overshirts, Grandfather coat, etc.

 

[Strumbeck]

Psychologist appears in Swedens 2nd largest newspaper in DBF cord suit and Grandad coat.

 

[DocWap]

Hello, all! I am selling a few DBF pieces that I just am not wearing for the past few seasons. These are all Size 48 / Medium. Thank you for looking, and reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

The Painter's Jackets have all been washed cold and then line dried with fewer than 5 wears each. Included are measurements and pictures. Please do not mind the wrinkles as they have been recently taken out of storage.
Asking $195 shipped within CONTUS through PayPal F&F for the Painter's Jackets in Navy, and Hay. Add 4% if through Goods and Services.

Hay Painter’s: - **Sold**
Chest: 22 inches
Shoulders: ~17 inches
Front length (From High Shoulder): 26.5 inches
Sleeve Length (Midneck to Cuff): 35 inches

Navy Painter’s:
Chest: 22 inches
Shoulders: 16.5 inches
Front length (From High Shoulder): ~26.5 inches
Sleeve Length (Midneck to Cuff): ~34.5 inches

The Ventile Work Jacket was purchased from Division Road, Inc; and the sleeves for it were professionally shortened. It has only been worn a few times.
Asking $275 shipped within CONTUS through PayPal F&F. Add 4% if through Goods and Services.

Ventile Work Jacket in Olive
Chest: 21.5 inches
Shoulders: 17.5 inches
Front length (From High Shoulder): 28 inches
Sleeve Length (Midneck to Cuff): 32.5 inches

 

[Fuuma]

My linen overshirt also did not survive a wash on the delicate setting (even in a mesh bag). I was pretty shocked by the result.

Old comment but just in case, I had trouble over the years with not caring about dry cleaning linen shirts (not dbf just in general) or whatever and trying to machine wash linen. It was sorta random as to when they items got messed up but maybe not the greatest in a washing machine so I dunno how much I'd see it as a dBF thing.