Harrisons Frontier vs. Crispaire

[Knox]

I think there was an earlier post having to do with Harrisons Frontier vs. H&S Crispaire. I too am wondering if anyone has compared/contrasted.

 

[Ataturk]

You mean this?

Originally Posted by courty

I am contemplating a suit in either Holland & Sherry's Crispaire or Harrisons' Frontier cloth. The cloths are both plain weaves listed at 10 ounces. The Frontier, however, feels clearly more substantial. If anyone with actual experience with the cloths can report how they wear and behave, I would appreciate it.
Missed it. I have a suit made from each. The Harrisons feels dry/a little scratchy, like the Crispaire, but it has a tighter weave and generally feels heavier--because it is, a full ounce or so (10.5oz vs 9.5oz). I think it resists wrinkling or "crumpling" better, also. The extra ounce makes a pretty big difference--but it wears warmer too. I can't say how much more because my Harrisons sat out most of the summer being altered. I guess it just depends on what you want it for. The Crispaire has more texture so I'd definitely go with it for a blazer; the Harrisons probably makes a better-looking suit, though it may not be what you want for a summer suit. On the other hand I found it quite tolerable for the fall/spring (and indeed many days in the winter) here in the Deep South. It's also a lot cheaper than the H&S.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Ive never worn it but it appears that Crispaire is the number one choice for sock puppets and trolls