Fresco

Knox · Feb 11, 2009

I am considering a purchase of some (Minnis) Fresco cloth for a few summer suits, and am curious if anyone would be willing to provide feedback regarding which weight would be better--the 8-9 oz. or 9-10 oz. More to the point: would the 9-10 oz. Fresco cloth be too heavy for summer heat (and humidity), and are there any disadvantages to the 8-9 oz. cloth? Thanks.

adambparker · Feb 11, 2009

Manton · Feb 11, 2009

There is no universal answer. I personally find the 9/10 too hot for extreme summer heat, but just fine for everything up to about 80, or 85 at a stretch. Others can take the heavier weight very easily.

stilmacher · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by adambparker

This must be how people get their 10000+ posts...

dopey · Feb 11, 2009

I have the lighter Minnis and H&S Crispaires in the heavier weight you mention (but not Minnis in that weight).
I find the heavier weigh to be fine in the NY summer, but I can't say how you would do. It is stating the obvious, but the lighter weight one is cooler wearing. It is also a little flimsier and not as crisp looking as the heavier Crispaire.

In sum, the differences are exactly as you would expect.

Will · Feb 11, 2009

My 8 ounce Minnis bags. The 9/10 is fine.

itsstillmatt · Feb 11, 2009

Laconic stuff. I'll say no more.

RJman · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by iammatt

Laconic stuff. I'll say no more.

If.

TheFoo · Feb 11, 2009

Is there a reason you guys don't do more linen suits? Do they simply wrinkle too much? Are they too casual looking? Not good in humid weather? I dream about having one.

TheFoo · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by RJman

If.

It made more sense when the Ephors said it because they were actually responding to something meaningfully.

RJman · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by mafoofan

It made more sense when the Ephors said it because they were actually responding to something meaningfully.

FU

TheFoo · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by RJman

FU

Now, that's laconic

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voxsartoria · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by RJman

FU

I thought laconic was French for things pertaining to Connemara.

- B

dopey · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Is there a reason you guys don't do more linen suits?
Yes

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Do they simply wrinkle too much? Are they too casual looking?
This

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Not good in humid weather?
Not this

Originally Posted by mafoofan

I dream about having one.
I have one. In navy. I like it and I would like another in a lighter color or maybe even a not so light mid-brown. I just always seem to want something else more.

LaoHu · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

I just always seem to want something else more.

Reading men's clothing fora will do that to you.

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