Light-weight (9-oz) Flannel Suit

[Manton]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Eh, if anything I wish I had ordered a heavier flannel for my suit. I think it's 13/14 ounces; 16 ounces or more would have been nice.

Flannel can wear extremely warm. I have some 14 ounce Minnis flannel, and it has to be in the 20s before I need an overcoat.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Eh, if anything I wish I had ordered a heavier flannel for my suit. I think it's 13/14 ounces; 16 ounces or more would have been nice.

Whoa - while I agree that heavier flannels are best, my flannel sweet spot is 12-13 ounces. I just can't imagine when you guys wear your 16oz. flannels - if it ever gets that cold, I break out my overcoats.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Eh, if anything I wish I had ordered a heavier flannel for my suit. I think it's 13/14 ounces; 16 ounces or more would have been nice.

I'm going to do a 7.5/8oz from Fox this summer. Road test for Fall. Light flannels are really different from the heavier stuff.

I'd have thought you'd be really attracted to lighter stuff ( sort of going with the soft Italian tailoring mystique)

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by yachtie

I'd have thought you'd be really attracted to lighter stuff ( sort of going with the soft Italian tailoring mystique)

Nah. I don't know much about cloth, but I know I like stuff with substance.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Manton

Flannel can wear extremely warm. I have some 14 ounce Minnis flannel, and it has to be in the 20s before I need an overcoat.

I'll have to try Minnis. Must be a tighter weave than what H&S sells. (the wind just zips though their 12/13

)

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by yachtie

I'll have to try Minnis. Must be a tighter weave than what H&S sells. (the wind just zips though their 12/13

)

Minnis goes up to 16 (475 g) but only in solids. That must be badass.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Manton

Minnis goes up to 16 (475 g) but only in solids. That must be badass.

Seems like only in grey too

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Yeah. I always thought a major appeal of flannel was its meatiness.
It used to be for the wearer, now the appeal of flannel is mostly nostalgic on the part of the viewer. The heavier flannels (over 13oz) are too klunky looking in relationship to what the rest of the well dressed world around you wears. That's why something like Fox's 8-11oz flannels are good. Their flannels surrender that fleecy, visual appeal but posses Fox's looser weave which promotes air circulation. I would imagine their flannels are more delicate but I have not witnessed this to be the case nor is this a concern for me. I have some of the Smiths 9oz flannel, they make good pants to pair with cashmere jackets.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by yachtie

Seems like only in grey too

I think there is blue. Not sure though.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

It used to be for the wearer, now the appeal of flannel is mostly nostalgic on the part of the viewer. The heavier flannels (over 13oz) are too klunky looking in relationship to what the rest of the well dressed world around you.

That's why something like Fox's 8-11oz flannels are good. Their flannels surrender that fleecy, visual appeal but posses Fox's looser weave which promotes air circulation. I would imagine their flannels are more delicate but I have not witnessed this to be the case nor is this a concern for me.

I have some of the Smiths 9oz flannel, they make good pants to pair with cashmere jackets.

OK, Mr. Roasty Toasty. Some of us are still freezing out here.

FWIW, Fox recommended I get some extra for another pair of pants. We'll see if I need them.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Manton

I think there is blue. Not sure though.

That'd be nice.

 

[Nicholas]

Originally Posted by yachtie

I'm going to do a 7.5/8oz from Fox this summer. Road test for Fall. Light flannels are really different from the heavier stuff.

I'd have thought you'd be really attracted to lighter stuff ( sort of going with the soft Italian tailoring mystique)

My only gripe with lightweight flannels is the poor draping. How does Despos (I presume) feel about working with it?

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by yachtie

OK, Mr. Roasty Toasty. Some of us are still freezing out here. FWIW, Fox recommended I get some extra for another pair of pants. We'll see if I need them.
Actually, I can get quite cold in a 13oz suit when outside. It is when I shift to an indoor location where the heating or the interactive situation raises temperatures. I do not write this to convince people such as yourself. You know what you like and you sink your own funds into it. I write my experiences for those who may not consider the consequences of a heavy suit.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Nicholas

My only gripe with lightweight flannels is the poor draping. How does Despos (I presume) feel about working with it?

He didn't have a problem with it, and as I said it hangs "okay".

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

Actually, I can get quite cold in a 13oz suit when outside. It is when I shift to an indoor location where the heating or the interactive situation raises temperatures.

I do not write this to convince people such as yourself. You know what you like and you sink your own funds into it. I write my experiences for those who may not consider the consequences of a heavy suit.

Fair enough. It may be that I'm more cold blooded. For me 13/14 oz flannel is mid weight.

I did get my mitts on some 17/18 oz vintage woollen flannel (mottled dark grey) that's going to be the go-to winter suit next year (3pc DB) No drape problems there