Fabric Choice For a Travelling Suit

[Mr.S]

Hi Guys,

Any advice on a fabric for a travelling suit?

I was thinking something like:
(Finmeresco 4ply vs Caccioppoli vs Fox Brothers)

Weight of the fabric would be around 13oz so that I can use it in the tropics where I am based at.

Any help or suggestions apart from the fabrics mentioned above would be appreciated as well.

Thanks!

 

[aristoi bcn]

Mid weight Fresco or Fresco Mohair are both good.

 

[comrade]

High Twist Fabric ( whatever that is)
https://www.huberross.com/collections/nevada-high-twist

An example from OConnells:

http://www.oconnellsclothing.com/Southwick-Suit-Lightweight-Wool-Fresco-Charcoal.html

 

[emptym]

I have a 4 ply finmeresco suit and imo it's too hot for the tropics. I'd go with the 8/9 oz high twist Minnis fresco or something similar from VBC, Halstead, etc.

 

[Adam007]

Hi Guys,

Any advice on a fabric for a travelling suit?

I was thinking something like:
(Finmeresco 4ply vs Caccioppoli vs Fox Brothers)

Weight of the fabric would be around 13oz so that I can use it in the tropics where I am based at.

Any help or suggestions apart from the fabrics mentioned above would be appreciated as well.

Thanks!

Cotton mohair mix 70%|30%

 

[brax]

Go with the Minnis frescos mentioned above or else the Harrison's Frontier boot may be good as it is full of high-twist options. Not as open a weave as frescos.

 

[flipstah]

Why is mohair 'the' fabric of choice? Wrinkle-resistant or something?

 

[The J]

Around 13/14 oz - VBC 4 ply (Not sure if its still available but now in Drapers Ascot book)
9/10 oz - Minnis Fresco
Cheaper option 9/10oz - Dugdale New Fine Worsted