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Never heard from Rogna, interesting cloth.
BTW ditch that Razer keyboard and get a proper one;)
ive Never heard of Rogna either - how does it compare to ascot?
 

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It's quite similar, bit more weight, but little bit less spongy

The hopsack is similar to delfino/carnet lines from the past
 

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Yeah, that is what I was thinking. I have a few samples, but the only one I really like so far is from Fox and its HEAVY (17/18oz) hopsack. It has a great nubby texture:

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I just received the Fox samples. As much as I love heavy fabrics, this linen feels like the upholstery of my sofa. I understand "heavy" might be subjective, but I found the W. Bill 380gr already not too heavy, so this one at 500gr picked my interest. However, save for the wonderful texture, much better than the rather flat and formal WB, the weight of 500 is in my opinion way too much. EDIT: I would consider said fabric for a trouser, akin to a denim but without that "denim made tailored trouser look" which I find a tad off.
 

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It's quite similar, bit more weight, but little bit less spongy

The hopsack is similar to delfino/carnet lines from the past

I might add that the grey tones seem nicer. For some reason, those looked always a bit dull in Ascot 4 ply and prevented me to confirm new trousers in them, despite me liking the fabric for it's qualities.
 

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I just received the Fox samples. As much as I love heavy fabrics, this linen feels like the upholstery of my sofa. I understand "heavy" might be subjective, but I found the W. Bill 380gr already not too heavy, so this one at 500gr picked my interest. However, save for the wonderful texture, much better than the rather flat and formal WB, the weight of 500 is in my opinion way too much. EDIT: I would consider said fabric for a trouser, akin to a denim but without that "denim made tailored trouser look" which I find a tad off.
Try solbiati art du Lin at 420g
 
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I might add that the grey tones seem nicer. For some reason, those looked always a bit dull in Ascot 4 ply and prevented me to confirm new trousers in them, despite me liking the fabric for it's qualities.
It's also way less expensive
 
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Hey guys, looking for some ideas for heavier weight cashmere cloth for a navy sports jacket. The only ones I know are Piacenza and Loro piana. Are those the ones I should look at or are there any other bunches worth considering?
 

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re: Navy Linen. Which -darker- blue tone do you prefer? Thank you!

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I'm digging out this old post since I'm in the exact same dilemma choosing between 61307 and 61309. What did you choose in the end, and were you happy with the result? Also tempted a bit by Spence Bryson who seems to have similar shades of navy, but from the clippings my tailor has sent I'm not fully convinced that I do not spot a purplish hue 😬
 

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If you can avoid a red tinge, the lightest one in the middle would be a place to start. Linen shouldn’t get too dark.
 

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