Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[Simplicio]

Interesting discussion on tweed. I wondered if anyone in this thread has tried one of Molloy's Donegal tweeds, which apparently have the distinction of actually being made in Donegal. I don't know much about them, but them seem to be on the heavier side. The one below is about 18 oz. I just saw the swatches posted by Luxire. They are offering these fabrics for trousers, although they seem better suited to sport coats. Anyhow, here is one example:

 

[ldourado]

Thanks @dieworkwear and @archibaldleach for the suggestions. I'm not used to Fresco. Is it durable enough for trousers? Sometimes I have that awful problem with piling between the thighs.

Any suggestions for linen/wool blends suitable for trousers?

 

[ltontheqt]



I think we probably have different tastes. I would go for brown or grey, but I imagine you would consider that too boring.

I thought I had read that you do not think gray sport coats are that useful.

 

[tchoy]



That green linen is quite nice. How does one order?

Just PM ~B~

 

[Grammaton Cleric]



Just PM ~B~

Thanks - didn't realize that was a username.

 

[dieworkwear]



Interesting discussion on tweed. I wondered if anyone in this thread has tried one of Molloy's Donegal tweeds, which apparently have the distinction of actually being made in Donegal. I don't know much about them, but them seem to be on the heavier side. The one below is about 18 oz. I just saw the swatches posted by Luxire. They are offering these fabrics for trousers, although they seem better suited to sport coats. Anyhow, here is one example:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Molloy sells stuff in different weights, but IMO, almost everything they make is better suited to jackets and coats. Including that blue herringbone.

Thanks @dieworkwear and @archibaldleach for the suggestions. I'm not used to Fresco. Is it durable enough for trousers? Sometimes I have that awful problem with piling between the thighs.

Lots of people use Fresco here for trousers.

I thought I had read that you do not think gray sport coats are that useful.

I think they're less useful than brown and blue sport coats, but grey tweeds are nice. Donegals and herringbones are pretty easy to wear.

 

[Grammaton Cleric]

^ I have that blue Molloy donegal - it's very very thick (even 18oz. Harris is slim by comparison) - def only for coats.

 

[Simplicio]



Molloy sells stuff in different weights, but IMO, almost everything they make is better suited to jackets and coats. Including that blue herringbone.

^ I have that blue Molloy donegal - it's very very thick (even 18oz. Harris is slim by comparison) - def only for coats.

Thanks for the replies. This sounds like pretty serious fabric. I might want a lighter weight, if in fact one was available.

GC: if you have any pictures of how this Molloy Donegal made up I would love to see them.

 

[Grammaton Cleric]



Thanks for the replies. This sounds like pretty serious fabric. I might want a lighter weight, if in fact one was available.

GC: if you have any pictures of how this Molloy Donegal made up I would love to see them.

I'll snap one later tonight.

 

[Arno]

Interesting discussion on tweed. I wondered if anyone in this thread has tried one of Molloy's Donegal tweeds, which apparently have the distinction of actually being made in Donegal. I don't know much about them, but them seem to be on the heavier side. The one below is about 18 oz. I just saw the swatches posted by Luxire. They are offering these fabrics for trousers, although they seem better suited to sport coats. Anyhow, here is one example:

I once made trousers from this cloth. Very heavy and thick.
I can't say I'd really recommend it though. It was fun and they do keep my legs warm during the coldest days, but heavy flannel does it better.
Even for jackets, it's too coarse for me. Would be great for an overcoat though...

 

[Benjamin Chee HH]



I don't recall seeing a green like this one from W Bill linen book, this looks like darker green to me May be @~ B ~ can chime in.

I just flipped through my WBill swatch book and there aren't any green linens at all. The nearest ones that are vaguely green would be 60136 and 60137, both a very, very light sand-olive. Obviously night and day compared to the Racing Green

 

[Benjamin Chee HH]

Any folks interested in bespoke shirting runs in patterned linen-cotton, with Bonfanti?

 

[Concordia]



Any folks interested in bespoke shirting runs in patterned linen-cotton, with Bonfanti?

Sure, if they're not too far out there on patterns/colors.

 

[Benjamin Chee HH]



Thanks @dieworkwear and @archibaldleach for the suggestions. I'm not used to Fresco. Is it durable enough for trousers? Sometimes I have that awful problem with piling between the thighs.

Any suggestions for linen/wool blends suitable for trousers?

Fresco would be ultra-durable but a little scratchy for trousers. It'll retain its line well.

You could look at Cacciopoli and Minnis for linen/wool.

 

[Benjamin Chee HH]



Sure, if they're not too far out there on patterns/colors.

Classic stuff like houndstooths, puppytooths, glenplaids, tattersalls and ginghams