Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[poorsod]



100's is not thread count but references the diameter of the yarns used to weave the cloth. It is related to the micron count measurement of the size of the threads.
Quality supers are just as durable as any other cloth but there are many variables to make a cloth of quality. Not all cloths are created equal.

Discussion of cloth/wool quality - not just the diameter but also the benefits of length, strength, crimp and luster.


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You should take a look at the H.Lesser 13 oz and 11/12 oz books. My HL 13 oz are what I would call "workhorse" suit fabrics

About 1/2 my coats are made from HL, but I'm not sure if Samuelsohn uses them. Holland&Sherry is more commonly distributed and the Crispaire is a great travel cloth.

 

[RogerC]

Other things you may want to look at: Dugdale Brothers' Royal Classics and English classics, Harrison's P&B Universal and, for jacketing, Porter and Harding Glorious 12th or John Hardy Worsted Alsport. The latter are worsted faux-tweeds. Otherwise, you could try a hopsack cloth for texture and surface interest, although some might find it fuddy-duddy.

Also, if you're still building a wardrobe: the PoW double breasted is a great idea, but make sure you have a grey and/or navy suit first. You don't want to be 'the guy with that suit'.

 

[Frankie22]

Other things you may want to look at: Dugdale Brothers' Royal Classics and English classics, Harrison's P&B Universal and, for jacketing, Porter and Harding Glorious 12th or John Hardy Worsted Alsport. The latter are worsted faux-tweeds. Otherwise, you could try a hopsack cloth for texture and surface interest, although some might find it fuddy-duddy.
Also, if you're still building a wardrobe: the PoW double breasted is a great idea, but make sure you have a grey and/or navy suit first. You don't want to be 'the guy with that suit'.

Thanks Roger I appreciate the insight.
As I understand it Sammys is going to send a display full of the fall/winter fabrics. I hope there is actual brand name fabrics included.

 

[forex]

Does Samuelsohn accept fabric from customers or do you have to pick from their offerings?

 

[Frankie22]

Does Samuelsohn accept fabric from customers or do you have to pick from their offerings?

I am not sure on that one.
My fiends shop has a huge box of fabrics provided by Sammys

 

[Renton]



Does Samuelsohn accept fabric from customers or do you have to pick from their offerings?

I'm pretty sure you have to pick from their offerings, and, based on my experiences, they're pretty tight lipped about most of their fabric sources.

 

[add911_11]



Does Samuelsohn accept fabric from customers or do you have to pick from their offerings?

Have you got any friends work in there? You can try but don't think they will.

 

[forex]

Guys,go and sign up for the London Lounge shetland:

 

[add911_11]



Guys,go and sign up for the London Lounge shetland:

That is a sick jacket.

I had sign up as a member of the London Lounge, however never have a reply.

 

[forex]



That is a sick jacket.
I had sign up as a member of the London Lounge, however never have a reply.

Send Michael Alden an e-mail at [email protected]
Also make sure to sign up for the above tweed

 

[Renton]

how much per meter?

 

[forex]

Renton, I am pretty sure price is 100 GBP per meter.

 

[Renton]



Renton, I am pretty sure price is 100 GBP per meter.

looks like I may be adding my name to the list

 

[forex]



looks like I may be adding my name to the list

Did you have the flannels made up yet?

 

[Renton]



Did you have the flannels made up yet?

Not yet, I was hoping to get a few fresco things finished first.

Have you looked at the linens LL is shipping? The colors look great but that half width is holding me back.