soccerman
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I'm planning to do a bepsoke overcoat this winter in Hong Kong. Now I have narrow down two cloths from
Harrisons of Edinburgh, Overcoating book.
83916(19 oz, 50% cashmere, 50% wool) and 83922 ( 19oz 100% cashmere).
These two have the same weight. I know 100% wool is much more durable than 100% cashmere.
I'm wondering anyone can explain,
1) How durable is 50% cashmere and 50% wool compared to pure cashmere or pure wool?
2) How warm will the 50% cashmere and 50% wool be compared to pure cashmere or pure wool?
Price for 100% cashmere is almost double of 50% cashmere, 50% wool blend.
Is 50% cashmere and 50% wool a good compromise in terms of warmth, weight and durability?
I searched most of the posts on the forum about overcoat fabrics, and If I remembered it correctly, Manton mentioned cashmere blend does not make sense since it's not warm enough ( I assume it's not 50% cashmere, probably 20% or 15% cashmere?) compared to pure cashmere.
Harrisons of Edinburgh, Overcoating book.
83916(19 oz, 50% cashmere, 50% wool) and 83922 ( 19oz 100% cashmere).
These two have the same weight. I know 100% wool is much more durable than 100% cashmere.
I'm wondering anyone can explain,
1) How durable is 50% cashmere and 50% wool compared to pure cashmere or pure wool?
2) How warm will the 50% cashmere and 50% wool be compared to pure cashmere or pure wool?
Price for 100% cashmere is almost double of 50% cashmere, 50% wool blend.
Is 50% cashmere and 50% wool a good compromise in terms of warmth, weight and durability?
I searched most of the posts on the forum about overcoat fabrics, and If I remembered it correctly, Manton mentioned cashmere blend does not make sense since it's not warm enough ( I assume it's not 50% cashmere, probably 20% or 15% cashmere?) compared to pure cashmere.