Tchibo oilies anyone heard of them? Any good?

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My ancient and well worn dinghy sailing gear is well past its sell by date. Think it's time to buy some proper big boat oilies but which make? And do I buy coastal/inshore or offshore on the offchance that I'm asked to sail the Atlantic? Do I buy now or wait for Southampton show and haggle.

To add to my confusion swmbo's received an email from Tchibo (www.tchibo.co.uk) and they also sell oilies £85 for jacket and trousers.

What does the panel think? Are Tchibo any good, is Compass24 any better? Should I wait for SIBS? I'm confused.

Tchibo ad says: Whatever the weather, you'll stay warm and dry in this Sailing Jacket (trousers) . Its key features are the tough, waterproof outer material with extremely hard-wearing Cordura® patches at the elbows and back, sealed seams and Teflon® fabric protector for a dirt-repellent finish. Unisex.

Windproof, waterproof and breathable:
The Jacket and Trousers come with a high-performance membrane and sealed seams.

Reflectors and reflective piping for greater visibility in murky conditions
Two-way zip with double storm flap and rain channel
Roll-up hood with peak, drawstring and stopper
Extra high collar with removable fleece lining
Velcro to adjust the width
Elastic drawstring
Tightly closing neoprene cuffs
Two inside zip pockets and inside mobile phone pocket
Two slit pockets with fleece lining
Two zip breast pockets
Material: outer material: 100% polyamide; lining:100% polyester; reinforcements: 100% nylon
Colour: red/blue/white
Washing instructions: 30°, wash as delicates
 
Many of these sets are produced in the the same places that do big brand names. One of the posters hereabouts discovered this when he set up his own brand and sold at a fraction of cost.

Only thing I'd question is if the breathable bit is a coating or a membrane. If you want it to last, go membrane
 
One of bits that can suffer with cheaper stuff is zip quality. The fabric and construction might be suitable for less demanding circs (although the water is just as wet in coastal conditions) but if it can't be zipped up then......!
 
Forumites have commented favourably on Tchibo in the past. I have a pair of trousers & am pleased with them - but I've never had the expensive stuff to compare them with!

Spuddy might be right about zips; if so, then an occasional rub with a lump of beeswax does wonders.
 
There stuff is so cheap you cannot be too fussy.

SWMBO spends half her lunch breaks in there, comes home with loads of gear, 99% of the time she has to take it back. No nothing wrong with it, we just dont need it!
 
Thanks guys. Very helpful advice.

Tchibo has moved to top of the list if only bacause they are local and I can try them for 14 days.

And they're cheap. Swmbo likes cheap - when it's for me! But not vice versa. Odd that.

Swmbo says there's a tchibo 20 miles away and she'll point it out on Saturday when I take her round the shops. (that statement slightly worries me but I can't put my finger on why)
 
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