Has Fech lost it?

[umpirebob71]

The quality of the Fecheimer is poor at best. I've found that the sizing is way off. I normally wear a 40 waist, and I had to order 44 for them to fit properly. And you're right, the weight of the fabric is much lighter than others. If it wasn't mandatory to wear them in ASA tournaments, I absolutely would be wearing something else.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

The quality of the Fecheimer is poor at best. I've found that the sizing is way off. I normally wear a 40 waist, and I had to order 44 for them to fit properly. And you're right, the weight of the fabric is much lighter than others. If it wasn't mandatory to wear them in ASA tournaments, I absolutely would be wearing something else.

I've tried these and Honigs and I've not had a problem with any.

I do prefer the lighter fabric of Fechheimer's, but they could stand to loosen up the backside of the pants for more comfortable fit and movement.

[UMP 64]

I purchased 3 pairs of the heather pants 3 seasons ago. I have 4 - 5 other pairs to go with these, so it is not like they get worn every day. They are beginning to go PINK. I purchased the dark gray last year, Gerry Davis pants, and they show NO fading. The waist band is comfortable too. I like them and will continue to recommend them. I hope NFHS allows them next HS season.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by UMP 64

...They are beginning to go PINK....

Yeah; they fade to a brownish/pinkish color. They don't fade where the sun don't shine (if you know what I mean ), so you have two-tone pants.

No, that's NOT what I mean... I mean behind the ball bag, belt, etc.

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Yeah; they fade to a brownish/pinkish color. They don't fade where the sun don't shine (if you know what I mean ), so you have two-tone pants.

No, that's NOT what I mean... I mean behind the ball bag, belt, etc.

I had my (heather grey) Flecks for over 7 years. My plate pants are over five years old and they are my only pair. Only sight fading, but no pink hues. No fading or pinkness in my four pairs of base pants.

I believe it is more the care of the pants than any other factor. I wash my pants in only detergent, no fabric softeners, cold wash and rinse. And only air dry, none of my pants have ever been in the dryer.

BTW, I've never seen a pair of navy pants fade.

[UMP 64]

I think my wife does put the pants in the dryer to get the wrinkles out, not totally dry, then hangs them by the bottoms to completely dry. This could be the problem The DAMN dryer! You think

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by UMP 64

I think my wife does put the pants in the dryer to get the wrinkles out, not totally dry, then hangs them by the bottoms to completely dry. This could be the problem The DAMN dryer! You think

I think the drying makes them smaller, well, that and a few trips to the concession stand for a Hess breakfast sandwich.

My point is that I don't suffer from pink-pants syndrome.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

....I believe it is more the care of the pants than any other factor....

I don't buy that... how would the detergent or dryer decide not to fade the fabric that is under the belt or behind the ball bag?

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I don't buy that... how would the detergent or dryer decide not to fade the fabric that is under the belt or behind the ball bag?

Maybe it is a combination of things such as detergent, fabric softener, etc reacting with the sunlight that causes the dye to fade.