N-2B cuff replacement.

[s4rmark]

Hi all,

Would anyone know where I can get the cuffs replaced on an N-2B jacket that I have just acquired ? Preferably in the Kent/ London area.
Thanks.

 

[EmergencyIan]

I guess you could try Aero or Eastman. I don’t know if they provide knit cuffs. If not, I’ve used MASH Co in Japan, several times, for knit cuffs and a zipper. The quality is very fine. I live in the United States and have had no issues receiving the items quickly. I’ve always chosen the EMS shipping option.

- Ian

 

[Pilot]

I guess you could try Aero or Eastman. I don’t know if they provide knit cuffs. If not, I’ve used MASH Co in Japan, several times, for knit cuffs and a zipper. The quality is very fine. I live in the United States and have had no issues receiving the items quickly. I’ve always chosen the EMS shipping option.

- Ian

Same here...100% concure with Ian.

 

[s4rmark]

Thanks for the replies. I would need someone to fit the cuffs to the jacket. I don’t think I would be up to it.

 

[blackrat2]

Aero do great work and did collar n cuffs before...spot on

 

[s4rmark]

Thanks, I'll bear that in mind if I can't get anyone local to me.

 

[watchmanjimg]

In my personal experience a good local tailor can do the work. The crucial aspect is sourcing the proper knits. For this I recommend MASH.

 

[Brettafett]

Hi there,
Drop Donna an email, she recently did work on my G-1 (www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/avi-lthr-55j14-g-1-jacket-knit-zipper-upgrade-pics.21665/)
I would get the knit from MASH and then get Donna to fit them.
I you want, pm me and I will forward her email address, but her contact details can be found here:
www.thebespokeaviatorjacketcompany.co.uk, or (www.horizondesigns.co.uk)

Theres alloys Byson here in the uk,
www.bysonleather.co.uk/, they worked on my Cockpit A-2. Did ok work, but some stitching not great and the waistband was installed, 'rolled', not ideal.

 

[s4rmark]

Thanks , I’ll bear her in mind. I did see on eBay some guy in France selling nos cuffs.

 

[Pilot]

Thanks , I’ll bear her in mind. I did see on eBay some guy in France selling nos cuffs.

Just saw, I have some green cuffs as well..
PM if interested.

 

[Officer Dibley]

Failing Pilot, i have a couple of pairs of MA-1 / N series cuffs. Happy to ship a set FOC.

 

[Pilot]

Wow...nice...cannot compete...mine still have the N-2B jacket on it...soooorryyy

 

[Officer Dibley]

Had them 25+ years. Also got the MA-1 collar and hem knits too plus some navy blue ones all NOS. Just lacking the jackets !!

 

[Pilot]

Had them 25+ years. Also got the MA-1 collar and hem knits too plus some navy blue ones all NOS. Just lacking the jackets !!

Get yourself one..ya deserve it.....
BTW, love your avatar and the young Lady in it.

 

[s4rmark]

Thanks for all the offers/ suggestions. Pm’d Officer Dibley.

 

[bn1966]

Have used www.bradleysqualitydrycleaning.co.uk who specialize in military textiles A+++ 10/10 (inc 1950's nylon flightwear work for me).

Sourced replacements from MASH Japan.

 

[s4rmark]

Just got the jacket back from the tailors and IMO they’ve done a very good job . Thanks to Officer Dibley who kindly sent me a set of cuffs free gratis.

 

[Officer Dibley]

Sweeeet ! Happy to have been able to help.
Dave

 

[B-Man2]

Members helping members.
That’s what it’s all about.
Cheers to both of you guys!

 

[EmergencyIan]

Great to see, fellas!

The cuffs look like they’ve always been part of the jacket.

- Ian