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.