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mfad14mo ago
Kirel

Cat-hair proof outerwear for Boston

Hey everyone. During the cooler months, I've generally relied on pullover hoodies and company provided Columbia fleece jackets. During the actual cold months, I've worn a navy surplus peacoat. However, I've since gotten a very fluffy cat and my wool and fleece outerwear are like magnets for cat hair and I need to essentially replace this part of my wardrobe. So, what're some good options I should consider in the <$200 range for a "jacket" and <~$300 range for an overcoat/heavy piece of outerwear that will hopefully not attract hair like moths to a flame. (I live in Boston so I need things that will actually keep me warm)
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sinbad
sinbad14mo ago
I don’t have input except to say that’s one of the cutest cats I’ve ever seen
Kirel
Kirel14mo ago
For the lighter outerwear piece, I've been considering a light car coat/overcoat or some sort of field jacket or cotton bomber jacket Haha, thank you! She is an adorable gremlin
gimp
gimp14mo ago
Cute cat. I have found nothing that is impervious to animal fur, though the outside of a waxed jacket should be fine. The fur will still get into the inside. Some stuff is way worse than others, though, but sometimes the same "kind" of material is way different from other garments (like I have one cotton shirt that attracts 10x dog fur of the others.) Basically any exposed "natural fiber" solution I can think of has gaps where fur will get into perpendicularly and get stuck. That leaves pretty much only exposed surfaces that are in some way coated to be waterproof, or are synthetic and smooth, if you want imprevious. If you just want "not super visible and not super attracting/catching to fur" ... that's a different story
Kirel
Kirel14mo ago
Yeah, it doesn't need to be impervious, just needs to not be obvious. I'll prob be sticking to lighter colors to assist with that. Her white hair on black fleece was not a winning combo
gimp
gimp14mo ago
Hah, for sure! For me, flannel wool has been a no-go, darker colors are the worst. Woolens are generally not great, in any cloth. Linen can be surprisingly attracting of fur, but not super relevant for the winter. I think a waxed jacket is a solid answer for at least one of those two things. However, I'm not sure how much I like a waxed overcoat...
Kirel
Kirel14mo ago
Most of my linen stuff is in lighter colors so thankfully that's largely not been an issue.
gimp
gimp14mo ago
I've had a good bit of luck with cotton, like my indigo sashiko field jacket, unless my huge fluff physically rubs all over it it's fine (and if she does, it takes three minutes to knock the fur off.) But well, I don't live in Boston anymore -- I don't think it would be a warm enough garment for Boston winters if you, yknow, go outside for more than a minute.
Kirel
Kirel14mo ago
Yeah, the peacoat served me faithfully in that regard but again, white hair on black wool
gimp
gimp14mo ago
A puffer jacket should generally work fine, assuming the outside is some sort of solid (waterproof or adjacent) synthetic, like most are Dunno if a trench coat is it I don't know how goretex shells work with fur like that either, never tried, but I know people love those for functionality
Kirel
Kirel14mo ago
Yeah, a synthetic/shell outer is prob my best bet but I always loved the peacoat's versatility for as a smart casual or more formal piece
Spuck
Spuck14mo ago
Synthetics definitely don't hold onto cat hair nearly as much, my bomber jacket and parka never show anything. Do invest in a Fur Magic brush they work wonders.
Spuck
Spuck14mo ago
I feel your pain though, this is my working arrangement
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