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Originally Posted by AndrewRogers
Quite a few bunches are in that pile, including Fine Classics Flannels (worsted and woolens in the one bunch) Cape Kid (but inside it is labelled as Summer Cape Kid) Mersolair Sunbeam Moonbeam P&H Glorious Twelfth P&H Hatwist P&H Harris Tweed P&B Universal (this one ought to keep the heavyweights happy) The others are yet to come as they were not ready just now. Here is what I mean WRT Cape Kid (somehow my camera managed to make this look like a photograph from the '70s)
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but I like the first cloth off the block in the Sunbeam bunch
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The sunbeam cloth looks interesting. It has a good finish which will be at home for both summer resorts and for a bar/restaurant in midtown Manhattan. The silk provides just a hint of sparkle. It makes it a little warmer than an all wool but the extra pizazz is worth it. I might get the navy solid.
 

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Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff
The sunbeam cloth looks interesting. It has a good finish which will be at home for both summer resorts and for a bar/restaurant in midtown Manhattan. The silk provides just a hint of sparkle. It makes it a little warmer than an all wool but the extra pizazz is worth it. I might get the navy solid.

It is ridiculously soft, too and doesn't crease as easily as you might expect.
 

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Originally Posted by AndrewRogers
It is ridiculously soft, too and doesn't crease as easily as you might expect.
Oh? What did you get made up and how did you style it? Mosst of Harrisons cloth has good wrinkle resistance, they get top made stuff. My tailor loves the cloth because it has English body and performance with Italian weight and finish.
 

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FNB and Manton , I have read some of your very interesting threads about Harrison , Fox and Minnis different bunches..
Regarding 13/14 ounces solid worsted , fine classics are looking interesting...
Please advise me other bunches I can look at and the ones I must avoid ...
 

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Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff
Oh? What did you get made up and how did you style it? Mosst of Harrisons cloth has good wrinkle resistance, they get top made stuff. My tailor loves the cloth because it has English body and performance with Italian weight and finish.
Originally Posted by lasbar
FNB and Manton , I have read some of your very interesting threads about Harrison , Fox and Minnis different bunches.. Regarding 13/14 ounces solid worsted , fine classics are looking interesting... Please advise me other bunches I can look at and the ones I must avoid ...
Nothing as yet, but I was going by the scrunch test and a bigger piece I had handled. I am neither of these gentlemen but Harrisons Fine Classics bunch comprises no flannels. You'd want the Woolen and Worsted Flannels bunch for that. All of Harrisons worsted flannels are 340 g and their woolens start at 390 head up to 400 and keep going until they hit 475 g, much as do J&J Minnis flannels. J&J Minnis have stopped selling worsted flannels, but they have a bit left in their Classic bunch (towards the end) but have moved quite a few colours that used to be worsted on to woolens. They have lighter woolen flannels than Harrisons, but they also cover the full range of heavier flannels. Their woolen flannels are, in my opinion, nicer than Harrisons. From what I've seen, I really like the worsted flannels Harrisons get. There is a very nice light brown in there that I have not seen elsewhere. I hope that helps. PS Contact me if you want any more information or even swatches.
 

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I will contact you...I'm looking for a classic worsted for a 1 button suit...The flannel project will be next year due to lack of financial resources...
Thanks for your input regarding flannel because I will be looking for woolen flannels in the end of the summer..
 

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Originally Posted by lasbar
FNB and Manton , I have read some of your very interesting threads about Harrison , Fox and Minnis different bunches.. Regarding 13/14 ounces solid worsted , fine classics are looking interesting... Please advise me other bunches I can look at and the ones I must avoid ...
I am not sure what you're asking about. FIne classics are good quality as are Harrisons Frontier cloth (A plain weave which has air circulation and can take a pounding). I spend quite a good amount to make a suit up and generally like SOME luxury in my cloth which is why I usually get at least a 100s. I also tend to like a heavier cloth than is good for me but, Hey-Ho, one must have a bit of fun or what's the point? Lasbar may or may not be referring to my write ups on Harrisons and Lesser cloths http://www.filmnoirbuff.com/article/...man-of-manners http://www.filmnoirbuff.com/article/h-lessers-and-sons
 

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I'm planning to have a 1 button SB notch lapel made this summer and I do find that a solid worsted will suit this type of garnment..
I always wanted to have one and I would like to try to make a more informed choice regarding the cloth instead of being purely guided by the tailor...
I'm just looking for good bunch to look at before arriving at the tailor premises...
During my last trip to SR , I have noticed that most tailors tend to offer you the Lesser book without going much further...
 

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Originally Posted by lasbar
I'm planning to have a 1 button SB notch lapel made this summer and I do find that a solid worsted will suit this type of garnment..
I always wanted to have one and I would like to try to make a more informed choice regarding the cloth instead of being purely guided by the tailor...
I'm just looking for good bunch to look at before arriving at the tailor premises...
During my last trip to SR , I have noticed that most tailors tend to offer you the Lesser book without going much further...


Have a look at Smith's Botany book. It is a hard finished, beefy worsted with some good strong stripes. I have an SB notch lapel and a DB in stripes from this book, but it seems like the stripes would be perfect for a one button SB peak lapel.

That is, if it is still in production. Mine are about 12 and 6 years old.
 

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I have thought of a solid or a thin tennis stripe..
I wish I had your knowledge guys when I had my first two suits made...
I have missed the pleasure to look for a great cloth...
 

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Anyone have an offcut of 11oz Golden Bale Navy Herringbone (30192) that would part with?
 

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Has Holland and Sherry discontinued their Crispaire fabrics? I no longer see them listed on their website.

EDIT: Thanks, Will-- I didn't realize. Good to know that it's still available.
 

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Well, despite promises to never buy any fabric again as long as I live, I have bought fabric again. This time at Tip Top while on a trip to NYC. This is a lightish-weight Reid & Taylor wool and linen blend herringbone in tan with subtle orange stripes:



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This is some John G. Hardy Alsport that I bought a few months ago for an odd jacket. I'm not entirely convinced on it. I was not expecting the purple. But from normal viewing distance, the purple and the teal overcheck are far less obvious and give the general impression of blue. Thoughts?

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