Durability of Birdseye for regular rotation?

[Vancity]

Greetings,

I'm looking for a fabric for my next chan suit and birdseye has really caught my eye. Is this a durable fabric for regular (fairly regular) rotation? Any issues with excessive wear, pilling or the dreaded wool shine? I'd prefer a darker blue/navy if that makes a difference.

Thanks

 

[jrd617]

Shouldn't really be a problem. I'm guessing that nailhead would be slightly more durable.

 

[apropos]

Birdseye catches (snags) more easily than other business weaves.

 

[Will]

Never had a snag is decades of wearing birdseyes.

 

[Vancity]

So overall you'd say it's fairly durable for regular office wear? How would you compare to say a herringbone. Essentially I already have some navy suits but still love the colour and would like to add more "texturized" fabric to my rotation. Ideally I'd like a suit so I'm cognizant of the additional beating the pants would get as opposed to a sports coat/blazer where the pants can be replaced easily.

Cheers

Never had a snag is decades of wearing birdseyes.

 

[apropos]

You're not as prickly a personality as me - I have.

 

[mack11211]

Durability, etc, depends on the weight as much as the weave.

 

[jrd617]

Isn't low 100's worsted considered the most durable of suiting fabrics?

 

[mack11211]

Yes, I think so.

I'm selling some nice birdseye in my suiting cloth thread.

 

[David Reeves]

I found Holland and Sherry intercity snags a bit. I have some H Lesser in 13 oz and 16 oz thats indestructible.

 

[Vancity]



Durability, etc, depends on the weight as much as the weave.

What weight would you suggest for a year round Birdseye? Between 9oz to 11oz? I live in a fairly mild climate so I don't need too heavy a fabric.

 

[mack11211]



What weight would you suggest for a year round Birdseye? Between 9oz to 11oz? I live in a fairly mild climate so I don't need too heavy a fabric.

A year-round fabric is a difficult concept. Better to look for somerthing good in the cooler parts of three seasons. The weight you're suggesting sounds right. Something like AFF 22 in my suiting thread.