Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[tchoy]



I actually looked into this yesterday myself and it seems the houndstooth being referred to is number 0656 from the Classic collection:
https://hfwltd.com/shop/Products.aspx?id=32

At least Steed refers to this one as a houndstooth flannel:
https://twitter.com/SteedTailors/status/313710163074875392

Thanks for pointing it out gusvs. I was looking for it in the flannel bunch.

 

[bboysdontcryy]



flannel pants will bag at the knee with time and also get threadbare in the knees and seat. My oldest flannel suit is 15 y/o, only one pair of pants, and I am finally replacing it this year. The pants looked worn for a long time but I didn't care.

Badge of honour.

Surprised it lasted you for 15 years though. You purchased an extra length of cloth for a second pair of trousers back when you first bespoke the suit?

 

[TRINI]

Anyone have any experience with the mid-grey 13oz Fox Flannel?

I remember asking about the 10oz a while back and getting not-so positive feedback.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Anyone have any experience with the mid-grey 13oz Fox Flannel?

I remember asking about the 10oz a while back and getting not-so positive feedback.

I have a DB from the 13oz. mid-grey and it is very nice. Certainly superior to the 10oz.

 

[TRINI]



I have a DB from the 13oz. mid-grey and it is very nice. Certainly superior to the 10oz.

Thanks. If you have any pics handy, I'd really appreciate it.

 

[Manton]



You purchased an extra length of cloth for a second pair of trousers back when you first bespoke the suit?

No, I just had a high tolerance for worn out looking pants. But even that high tolerance was eventually exceeded, hence the "replacement" suit this year.

 

[Balfour]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a charcoal grey cloth. I'm looking for a mid-weight worsted, but with a nice mottled finish (i.e. something of the visual interest of flannel, without actually being flannel)?

 

[Slewfoot]

^ I believe Minnis Fresco has something that will fit that bill.

 

[Balfour]

Thanks - not looking for fresco on this occasion (despite its Forvm approved status!), so any other suggestions very welcome.

 

[velomane]

Where would I find a glen plaid like the one in this pic from JCrew? Preferably a heavier cloth. More pics here if you need a closer look.

Edit: If it isn't clear from my original post, I'm looking for some fabric, not the jacket.

 

[poorsod]

Sharkskin, nailheads, hopsacks and etc can fit the bill.

 

[zalb916]



Does anyone have any recommendations for a charcoal grey cloth.  I'm looking for a mid-weight worsted, but with a nice mottled finish (i.e. something of the visual interest of flannel, without actually being flannel)?

Harrisons Frontier is 300 grams. Compared to fresco, it is softer and smoother, has a less open weave, and has less variegation and mottling.

 

[E TF]

There was some discussion a little way back in this thread (post 6201 on) about a charcoal birdseye. I have a mid weight birdseye in darkish grey, from Smiths (I think) which fills the same role in my wardrobe as I think you're looking for. Pretty sure they did a charcoal too.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



Harrisons Frontier is 300 grams. Compared to fresco, it is softer and smoother, has a less open weave, and has less variegation and mottling.

Do they make it above 300g?

 

[Balfour]

Some good pointers, thanks chaps. To add to my first post, I'm looking for something with a reasonable amount of variegation / mottling, but something smoother than fresco (and not open-weaved). Semi-solid fine, but not heavily textured. Am leaning towards nailhead rather than birdseye (& looking for something 'dryer' than sharkskin).