I had a tacky ole "leafy suit" that was a joke...just strips of die cut leaves in straight lines with huge gaps between. I got ghilliesuit.com to send me some of the synthetic thread. I tried burlap/jute before. Heavy, if it gets wet..REAL heavy. STINKS and if you do try to wash it...shreds to pieces.
I like the synthetic.. its way light, too
Here's what I managed to do so far with 3 bundles of material... this was the first "test" shot (pic) and I went back and filled in places that needed more material. I heeded Wingnut's advice in an earlier thread to avoid the draw-side chest and arm... might add more this late winter.
The suits that ghilliesuit.com has is nice, but lacked leg openigs to put on over boots. Owner said they're getting newer ones with leg slits. You can't wear a leafy suit in a mile through bruch or Stevie Wonder can follow you!
Figured if deer see in B&W, then contrast is the key... Dark vs. light. Tried it a few times.
Even in winter..it's warm... with all that hanging down. My buddy has a Rancho Suit ...washed it and it was a mess!