Cloth Question: Solid Blue 11/12 ounce / Lesser?

[newtrane]

Gentlemen,

I am looking for a conservative solid blue cloth for a bespoke 2 piece business suit. The cloth I have in mind should not look shiny and be durable (11/12 ounce).

Could you please direct me to an adequate cloth type or book?

Many thanks and kind regards!

 

[lasbar]

Go to your tailor and have a look of the books with him...
What you're looking for is available in any of the following:Lesser ,Harrison of Edinburgh ,Minnis,Fox,Holland&Sherry,Scabal ,Dormeuil ,etc...
Go directly there ,see and touch the cloth directly and don't pass hours on the forum talking about different cloths because everybody will have had a different experience and opinions with sometimes the same cloth...
Why 11/12 oz ?

 

[newtrane]

Many thanks for your answer.

11/12 oz: This is the weight I like for spring and autumn.

For me it would be great to get a recommendations on which cloth types (hopsack, pick and pick etc) look dry - I always disliked that many navy / blue suits look a bit shiny.

 

[lasbar]

With navy ,you can't really go wrong...
You do want something with a bit of depth because sometimes solid navy can look a bit flat..
Go to your tailor and get through the books with him because going on websites will never give a perfect picture of the cloth..The colour may differ, the finish can also look different..

 

[Manton]

Sharkskin/pick&pick will have a sheen. For drier finish, try a twill or hopsack. Fresco is uber-dry.

 

[AndrewRogers]

For what it's worth most Lesser cloth will appear 'dry'. Likewise the Classic bunch from J&J Minnis. Also, any Fresco by J&J Minnis looks similarly dry but it also looks quite different for other reasons: its weave. Of course, the best thing you can really do is see this in person, but it's always nice to get others' opinions and go armed with them.

 

[newtrane]

Many thanks for the answers - I very much appreciate your help!

Would hopsack be a safe choice as a solid conservative suit?

 

[radicaldog]

Hopsack is a great cloth, often underrated. I like all cloths that are constructed like a canvas. It is also durable and relatively wrinkle-resistant. Only I would perhaps go up to 13 oz, if that's OK temperature-wise: more durable and better drape.

 

[lasbar]

Better for drape and more structured..i have some 13 ounces and they wear lighter than you think...
Hopsack is underrated...

 

[dopey]

I have had a navy micro-herringbone from Smith's made up about eight years ago. It has worn very well and I can certainly recommend it. I don't recall the weight, but it might be 12/13 oz. The micro-herringbone looks solid at any moderate distance.

 

[lasbar]

Shiny suits are not very elegant...I love texture and depth.
I 'm a great fan of sharkskin...
I remember being pushed to buy a Sharkskin suit by a Brioni SA ...
I was younger and I nearly caved in but the Sartorial Gods were looking upon me on that day...