People rarely point this out, but TNF is subtly different brand in Europe and the US. Over here it still has quite technical overtones, in the States it's more middle of the road outdoors. The cut and hood issues, I think, reflect their American customer base.
As far as stretch goes. You can either use it to make garments close fitting and technical, rarely done, or to expand the size range of a particular garment. Stretch on jackets doesn't inicrease mobility, unless very cleverly cut, even when the jacket fits well. It might work, say, across the shoulders, but your sleeves will pull over your wrists before the fabric stretches.
On top of that, most stretch laminates have very limited stretch anyway.
Posted: 17/09/2009 at 10:31
