Luxire Custom Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread

[ByTheOcean]

as in unhemmed?......

Im sure that is ez enuf...

what r your concerns?

Yes, that's what I mean. Well, for one, it isn't an option on the Luxire website. Second, I was worried that it would cause problems with the tapering from the knee down.

 

[Churchill W]

Yes, that's what I mean. Well, for one, it isn't an option on the Luxire website. Second, I was worried that it would cause problems with the tapering from the knee down.

IMO you should get them hemmed, it's already included in the price. Worse comes to worse, you need to get it shortened or lengthened. If it fits, you're golden and saved yourself one alteration.

 

[ByTheOcean]

IMO you should get them hemmed, it's already included in the price. Worse comes to worse, you need to get it shortened or lengthened. If it fits, you're golden and saved yourself one alteration.

I was worried that it would be hard to lengthen or shorten with a cuff?

 

[Churchill W]

I was worried that it would be hard to lengthen or shorten with a cuff?

Should be a simple enough job for any competent alterationist/seamstress.

 

[ByTheOcean]

Should be a simple enough job for any competent alterationist/seamstress.

In order to have them lengthened then there would have to be extra fabric, right?

 

[Wilson13]

I was worried that it would be hard to lengthen or shorten with a cuff?

One caveat to consider is if you need to shorten the pants and they are linen or cotton, a fold line may remain where they were previously folded under.

 

[TheTukker]

I have a $200 gift card that I won't be using any time soon; let me know if interested at a discount.

 

[shirtsnob]

I was worried that it would be hard to lengthen or shorten with a cuff?

id prefer unhemmed myself actually !


pant length is always very tricky.

 

[Adriel]

I have a $200 gift card that I won't be using any time soon; let me know if interested at a discount.

Who are you talking to?

Nice offer, don't see that a lot these days, so glad to see it.

 

[MorzoW]

@emptym I'd also be interested obviously.

What makes Schoeller fabrics special? Did look online however nothing conclusive.

Thanks in advance.

The idea of tech fabrics like Schoeller are the greater range of motion/comfort because of the stretch, and theoretically it's also more durable. Various treatments can also be added like water resistance but personally I don't feel like there's much value there.

The downsides are pants with elastane will likely bag out over time. Also aesthetically it looks worse (subjective) as it doesn't fade as nicely as cotton.

Hence why (in my opinion) something like the Outlier SD jeans is flawed, it's just pure synthetic. The Outlier chinos have cotton but I'm not sure if they've solved the eventual bagging out problem. I think Mission Workshop is onto something interesting with their offerings from the Mectex mill.

 

[angusangus]

I'm interested in getting a pair of Schoeller 3xDRY pants--anyone else want to get on the wagon?

Also very interested in the Etaproof Organic cotton (aka Ventile Organic) or the other high-end cottons used by Acronym for their garments such as this "Swiss high density gabardine" -- @luxire do you have/can you get this kind of fabric? https://acrnm.com/products/P24A-S_SS18

 

[usctrojans31]

They've had Black Friday sales every year for the past several.

Seems like they're trying to get away from sales other than product introductions. Understandably, as some of us have doubtlessly been hording orders waiting for sales and Luxire would rather us just get used to buying things at full price.

Pffft. Everyone knows predictable recurring revenue is antithetical to good business practices.

 

[Proleet]

@luxire Any plans for more traditional tweed options say $200 or below?

 

[emptym]

What makes Schoeller fabrics special? Did look online however nothing conclusive.

Thanks in advance.

They have various blends (including wool) and finishes that are intended to improve the performance of a garment, to make it more comfortable, durable, wind/water/stain-resistant, flexible, etc.

If we could do side adjusters of some sort and an extended closure rather than belt loops I would definitely be interested.

This is Luxire! So I would assume people could choose construction details. I just think Schoeller has a relatively high fabric minimum for orders.

@emptym I'd also be interested obviously.


The idea of tech fabrics like Schoeller are the greater range of motion/comfort because of the stretch, and theoretically it's also more durable. Various treatments can also be added like water resistance but personally I don't feel like there's much value there.

The downsides are pants with elastane will likely bag out over time. Also aesthetically it looks worse (subjective) as it doesn't fade as nicely as cotton.

Hence why (in my opinion) something like the Outlier SD jeans is flawed, it's just pure synthetic. The Outlier chinos have cotton but I'm not sure if they've solved the eventual bagging out problem. I think Mission Workshop is onto something interesting with their offerings from the Mectex mill.

I like the water resistance for travel and bike commuting, but it's also helpful for stain resistance. I haven't had any experience with stretch garments bagging out over time though. Maybe that happens for things that are really tight. But I have athletic tights that are 26 yrs old and still going strong...

I agree though that pure synthetics aren't ideal, particularly for casual wear. For outdoor activities in extreme weather, they're great. Mission Workshop has some really nice stuff.

One great advantage that Luxire offers is the ability to completely customize a garment. I've been getting a lot of use out of a harrington Luxire made for me a few years ago out of Epic by Nextec. It has pit zips and a two-way front zip for venting on bicycle commutes. One large internal pocket for a book or Vapur water bottle, and a small, zippered internal pocket for keys and a wallet.

I'd love to get something similar but made of Schoeller's c-change fabric, in sandstone color, like the Search and State S1-J, which is great, but has too bike-specific of a cut/fit:

The color is really visible and looks great w/ blue jeans or gray pants.

I'm interested in getting a pair of Schoeller 3xDRY pants--anyone else want to get on the wagon?

Also very interested in the Etaproof Organic cotton (aka Ventile Organic) or the other high-end cottons used by Acronym for their garments such as this "Swiss high density gabardine" -- @luxire do you have/can you get this kind of fabric? https://acrnm.com/products/P24A-S_SS18

I don't have any experience w/ 3xDRY, do you? I'm not against it in theory. I think Etaproof would be great for a jacket, but it seems too densely woven for regular pants.

I have this Ben Sherman bonded cotton parka, but it has low armholes and is a little short imo. I'd be interested in a Ventile/Eteaproof/Grenfell version that went down to mid thigh and had high armholes:

 

[MorzoW]

I like the water resistance for travel and bike commuting, but it's also helpful for stain resistance. I haven't had any experience with stretch garments bagging out over time though. Maybe that happens for things that are really tight. But I have athletic tights that are 26 yrs old and still going strong...

I agree thought that pure synthetics aren't ideal, particularly for casual wear. For outdoor activities in extreme weather, they're great. Mission Workshop has some really nice stuff.

One great advantage that Luxire offers is the ability to completely customize a garment. I've been getting a lot of use out of a harrington Luxire made for me a few years ago out of Epic by Nextec. It has pit zips and a two-way front zip for venting on bicycle commutes. One large internal pocket for a book or Vapur water bottle, and a small, zippered internal pocket for keys and a wallet.

I'd love to get something similar but made of Schoeller's c-change fabric, in sandstone color, like the Search and State S1-J, which is great, but has too bike-specific of a cut/fit:
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The color is really visible and looks great w/ blue jeans or gray pants.


I don't have any experience w/ 3xDRY, do you? I'm not against it in theory. I think Etaproof would be great for a jacket, but it seems too densely woven for regular pants.

I have this Ben Sherman bonded cotton parka but it has low armholes and is a little short imo. I'd be interested in a Ventile/Eteaproof/Grenfell version that went down to mid thigh and had high armholes:

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Sorry I should have clarified. Water resistance is nice, I just don't see it as a core feature since the treatment will eventually wash away. At that point you'd need to reapply it yourself anyway.

The Harrington in Epic sounds great. I've heard that Ventile/Epic ends up being quite heavy when wet, how have your experiences been with that?

And while we're on the topic of dream jackets from Luxire... I have been thinking of a fishtail parka in ventile with a detachable down/shearling liner (similar in style to Ten C).