I am regretting a little that I chose the Irwin Lightweight for myself last year rather than the Monza. It is a great jacket but it is a little bulky in the car. Alis complains that when I am wearing it I don't leave her any arm room. I think the Monza, being slightly lighter and more supple, would still be just as warm and is certainly less bulky with a slightly closer fit. I think the finer lamb's wool probably has a better insulation for its weight than the sheep's wool. Aviation Leathercraft did tell me that they could make a flying jacket using the lambskin of the Monza but it would have more seams (lambs are smaller than sheep, they explained doh) .

In any case Alis is very pleased with it and she looks great wearing it.

Peter

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