Comments on: Review: Sailor Slop Breeches

By: Mad Davy

Mad Davy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:29:23 +0000

Ahoy mate ..
I was ever so lucky to find a very good pair of Flying Canoe breeches on E-bay. They arrrr perfect man. I picked up a pair O slops ( well used ) on the E-bay too. The Flying Canoe breeches have hidden pocket that come in handy ferr sure.
To sew em up from a pattern is a chore with the right material. So J S Townsend in the easiest way to go for the price. the Flying Canoes arrr a bit more costy I believe.

Mad Davy Flynt…

By: Bilge

Bilge — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:48:59 +0000

I’m quite familiar with the Jas Townsend slops, which I also like very much. In a nutshell:

Flying Canoe:
- VERY durable construction, but rather stiff
- functional pockets
- period appropriate fly
- rustic looking buttons

Jas Townsend
- Well made, but not as durable as flying canoe
- lighter weight canvas or linen flows better than flying canoe
- modern pewter buttons are rather boring and I think look a little cheesy
- Drop front fly is a little later period than GAoP
- Better selection of lengths for those that prefer longer slops
- No pockets

All things considered, I’m a big fan of the Jas Townsend linen slops at full, unhemmed length. I replace the buttons with better ones, and have grown accustomed to no pockets (that’s what belt pouches are for.) While the drop front fly is not quite period, I like it – especially in the port-a-john as it’s rather convenient.

By: a Plocher

a Plocher — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:10:17 +0000

Have you tried or compared this article of clothing with similar products from either Bradley, Company of the Fox or Jas Townsend and Son? I am interested in this type of garment but have not been able to decide who makes the most accurate/comfortable of the group. Thank you in advance for your time and response.
Al