it is stiffer than a Carhart but as i said its also alot heavier material so not sure how you get one without the other....residue went away fairly quick and wasnt any big deal, i could just feel it and tell it was there on my skin....didnt notice a real smell....I'm very happy with it, especially with the wind and cold we have up here. like the wool liner aswell.....it was an 'investment' type deal as i dont think I've ever paid so much for a coat but the quality is there so that i should come out money ahead well before i wear it out over the Carharts i was buying....
