Again the lower parts (or pants) wearing out first means throwing aside the whole garment, whereas with seperate garments the nether ones can be replaced, and the vest will last out two sets of pants.
Another advantage (with seperate garments) is that you have two folds of material round the abdomen, which - from the Medical point of view - is good, for it acts in the same manner as a belt, imparting extra warmth where it is most needed.
Whilst all the best makes are stocked, the following are Highly recommended, and will be found reliable.
CHEAPER MAKES CAN BE SUPPLIED FOR COLONIAL WEAR
VESTS PANTS White Scotch Gauze (Cotton and Wool) 3/9 4/9 " Indian Gauze " " 3/6 4/6 " Anglo Indian (Silk, Wool and Cotton) 8/- 9/-
Silver Llama Wool 7/- 8/- Sky " " " 7/- 8/- Sky Silk and Wool 10/- 11/- Spun Silk, from 9/6 10/6
Silver Llama Wool 8/6 9/6 Fawn " " 8/6 9/6 Natural Shade Indian Wool 10/- 11/- Spun Silk, from 9/6 10/6
Silver Llama Wool 8/6 9/6 Sky " " " 8/6 9/6 Sky Silk and Wool 11/6 12/6
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