Shirting Fabric- Is Acorn still the best bet?

1969 · May 20, 2010

A search reveals 3 topics on this with just a couple of responses, all of which state that Acorn in the UK is the best (only?) option for good quality shirting in small quantities and whom are willing to sell to the public.

I'm just floating the question out here again; whether in NY, LA or online are there any resources similar to Acorn that sell to the public?

badsha · May 20, 2010

Yes. I have contacted multiple shirt makers and Thomas Mason Silverline is approximately $55 a yard and Ferno is $55 for the low end and $75 for the high end (120/140's).

mimile · May 22, 2010

I just received 4 fabrics from Acorn. This is a really amazing quality. Take a look at their website and if you are interested in some patterns, James Chatburn (the owner) would send you a price list. Their prices list UPS services. You would be surprised to see that their prices are extremely affordable. Furthermore, they always have some sale items for half price. Really a deal.

Shirtmaven · May 22, 2010

Ask him where the fabric was woven!
not that there is anything wrong with fabric woven in either India or the Czech Republic.

My real issue these days, is that they are selling fabric to the general public at about the same rate as they are to the trade.

Limniscate · May 22, 2010

Approximately, how much fabric is required per shirt?

Shirtmaven · May 22, 2010

to actually answer your question.
yes.
mills do not sell to the general public.

NewYorkIslander · May 22, 2010

Originally Posted by Limniscate

Approximately, how much fabric is required per shirt?

I require 2 yards to be on the safe side, and I'm not terribly large (between 38 and 40 R).

dragon8 · May 22, 2010

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

I require 2 yards to be on the safe side, and I'm not terribly large (between 38 and 40 R).

What tailor do you use?

hst · May 22, 2010

What are the prices of Acorn fabric 2x80, 2x100 like?
I take it that they sell to individuales all over the world via UPS as opposed to just dealing only with trade.

Odd I/O · May 22, 2010

Originally Posted by Limniscate

Approximately, how much fabric is required per shirt?

From Acorn's website:

Depending on the width of the fabric, we usually recommend 3.00metres of our 90cms (36") width shirtings or 2.00metres of our 150cms (60") width fabrics. Of course this is for an average build, taller customers or customers with a large chest, stomach, shoulders etc will need more fabric. If you are unsure about this, either contact us for further details or consult your shirtmaker.

daruma · May 22, 2010

is the 36" fabric any better than the 60"?

dragon8 · May 23, 2010

QUOTE:
Depending on the width of the fabric, we usually recommend 3.00metres of our 90cms (36") width shirtings or 2.00metres of our 150cms (60") width fabrics. Of course this is for an average build, taller customers or customers with a large chest, stomach, shoulders etc will need more fabric. If you are unsure about this, either contact us for further details or consult your shirtmaker.

You can almost make a suit with that much fabric.

dv_indian · May 23, 2010

Originally Posted by dragon8

QUOTE:
Depending on the width of the fabric, we usually recommend 3.00metres of our 90cms (36") width shirtings or 2.00metres of our 150cms (60") width fabrics. Of course this is for an average build, taller customers or customers with a large chest, stomach, shoulders etc will need more fabric. If you are unsure about this, either contact us for further details or consult your shirtmaker.

You can almost make a suit with that much fabric.

I agree. I have experience buying cloth back when I used to live in India. I used to buy 2.25 meters of the 36" width fabric to be on the safe side. I am 5'7 with a 38 inch chest. The 36" width is the standard size in India. A few mills like century cotton used to have the 60" width.
I don't exactly remember how much fabric I used to buy for the 60" width - probably 1.75 meters.

daruma · May 23, 2010

2m is a safe bet.

Cordwinder · May 24, 2010

Acorn makes 36" and 58" fabrics? Dont they make fabrics in 44"?
I have heard more apparel makers are moving towards 58" fabrics because there is less loss when making a garment. For tailors, I heard 44" is easier to handle.

Acorn might be the best widely known shirting manufacturer but there are others especially in Japan that people dont know. 120/2, 140/2, 160/2 are made here.

As Shirtmaven has said, mills dont sell direct to the general public.

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