Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[hitsuji]

Speaking of lengths, how do you all store them? I’ve just used individual plastic bags for them and then have an even bigger plastic bag over them.

 

[camez_]

Speaking of lengths, how do you all store them? I’ve just used individual plastic bags for them and then have an even bigger plastic bag over them.

old fridges and freezers are the way to go

 

[C&A]

also got some new treasures - the unfunded stack is getting out of hand though

are you implying that you might be selling?

 

[C&A]

I probably have double of that

mainly browns though.

 

[C&A]

old fridges and freezers are the way to go

why old?
industrial freezers is where it is at.

 

[camez_]

why old?
industrial freezers is where it is at.

any recommendations on that front? are dutch freezers a speciality because of your cuisine??

 

[C&A]

any recommendations on that front? are dutch freezers a speciality because of your cuisine??

dutch cuisine is all about deep frying, not so much about freezing. you should know.

 

[tim_horton]

A suit in Smith’s Blue Riband recently arrived.

I LOVE this fabric. Holds a crease, is great for my internal thermometer, and the finish is fantastic. I prefer it to Premier Cru by far.

My suit is in dark grey. I have a strong preference for grey over navy but there are some nice navies in Blue Riband so I was thinking of going with one of those next… but I see Blue Riband has been pulled from the Harrison’s website. So maybe it’s gone for good.

 

[ppk]

Works for me....

So strange. It doesn't work on my phone or desktop. I've tried to clear the cache and cookies as well.

 

[ZRH1]

I thought my stack of 15ish lengths was getting big lol.

Side note, since Caraceni in Milan is closing, I wonder what will happen to her massive stash of cloth. Some real treasure in there im sure.

most of it is gone already, she gave first dips to customers and tailor colleagues. I would have loved to be there to score some very heavy British cloths!

 

[camez_]

most of it is gone already, she gave first dips to customers and tailor colleagues. I would have loved to be there to score some very heavy British cloths!

Good to know. Hope it will get made up mostly

 

[reidd]

Thank you, seems like it would be the Equinox bunch. Looks promising!

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The traditional gabardine weave provides excellent drape and comfort, and are available in a range of traditional pastels and fawns, as well as contemporary br

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Related question ––
I have a pair of RTW trousers in a 50/50 cotton and viscose mix (from a fashion brand). Sounds unorthodox but they've been really great. Do you guys know if any proper mill would ever do a mix like that?

Yep that’s it. The one I have is a gabardine. The sateens in that book look great as well but are definitely textured and probably not what you’re looking for.

You might want to check Fox “khaki” bunch as well. I have a couple pieces in that and it’s really good also. Very similar to the Dugdale. Both have great colors as well.

Never heard of a high end mill doing any kind of viscose blend. If you’re interested in a blend, check out Drapers Three Kings for the tricotine which is something like 70/30 cotton and wool blend. It’s incredible for summer trousering and would be the “dressiest” option of the three. Slightly limited colors though I’m afraid.

 

[double00]

for cotton / viscose blends ( another very similar option would be cotton / rayon ) look at women's dress fabrics i'd expect to see plenty of options there . ( there is no such thing as womens' vs mens' fabrics obvz )

 

[reidd]

Come to think of it, bamboo cloth is basically a type of rayon/viscose. I think HFW have a bunch with some kind of bamboo blend.

 

[Fad P]

for cotton / viscose blends ( another very similar option would be cotton / rayon ) look at women's dress fabrics i'd expect to see plenty of options there . ( there is no such thing as womens' vs mens' fabrics obvz )

I believe it’s actually the same material just a different (US?) name for it. Either way I’m still to find a good version of it.