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[luxire]

We pre-wash all fabrics before making the garment.
Then, clothing that are prone to shrinking are washed again before the bottom is hemmed.

Thus, shrinkage in minimum after they are delivered.

 

[monkk]

@luxire, could you prepare mashup of Genoa fabrics (lighter ones, khaki, beige, etc) next to each other that could be easier to compare colors?

 

[joacimbylehn]

I run very warm as well. Thanks for the insight, it sounds like I should look elsewhere.

Do you have any lightweight favorites you've purchased from Luxire?

This is the other fabric I was leaning towards.

100% Linen Suiting Cream

100% Irish Linen, 250gms, 8.8oz. Weaved in a cream colour, this 100% Irish linen is a midweight fabric. The fabric's construction and moisture-wicking properties make it the perfect choice for the summers. It's breathable and drapes comfortably, making it perfect for a long day at work. Linen...

luxire.com

The military green linen was ok, but most linens I’ve tried have been very heavy. Not like the ones found in most tailoring books, more like upholstery linens. I’m about to try their dugdale linen and see if they can acquire some from the bigger mills too.

I tend to avoid too lightweight fabrics in general due to durability and drape. I recently tried both minnis 3-ply and VBC 4-ply. Heavy but breathable, quite nice.

 

[joacimbylehn]

How is the shrinkage on these linen cotton canvas fabrics (presuming you machine wash)? Would I be ok for a pair of casual chinos to order normal sizes unhemmed, then hem after a few washes or will they be uncomfortable tight (after cold water wash shrinkage) in hips/thighs?

Has anyone been bold enough to throw in dryer on low heat?

I never put them in the dryer, but in general shrinkage has been very minimal to me. Among the smallest of all the fabrics I’ve tried.

 

[Gwarg]

If anyone has seen the navy linen cotton canvas could they please comment on how the colour looks in person? It seems like it might be lighter than navy judging by the photo:

Linen Cotton Canvas: Navy

60% Linen ,40% Cotton ,435gms,15oz. Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry.

luxire.com

 

[joacimbylehn]

If anyone has seen the navy linen cotton canvas could they please comment on how the colour looks in person? It seems like it might be lighter than navy judging by the photo:

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I’d say luxires pictures are quite accurate. They also fade with wash and wear, which looks good in my eyes, but not if you want a pristine pair of navy cotton slacks.
First two pics from mid September 2021, last from two weeks ago, for reference.

 

[joacimbylehn]

VBC 4-ply - shade 258.
Sending out inquiries.

Would love to add 18049, 18055, 18056, 18018, 18019 and 18063 from the same bunch to the wish list.

@luxire any updates on the requested VBC fabrics

 

[luxire]

@luxire any updates on the requested VBC fabrics

Did not progress then due to the incident.
Let me re-initiate now.

 

[Bersabee]

Would love to add 18049, 18055, 18056, 18018, 18019 and 18063 from the same bunch to the wish list.

That 18055 fabric is so nice

 

[star656]

That 18055 fabric is so nice

I'm partial to that darker brown 18056, can't wait till that is restocked. Have finger on the trigger for a sportcoat as soon as it is restocked.

 

[Bersabee]

I'm partial to that darker brown 18056, can't wait till that is restocked. Have finger on the trigger for a sportcoat as soon as it is restocked.

Please post pics if you do get a sport coat. I saw a suit at suitsupply with a similar fabric as 18055 which I fell in love with. Unfortunately, I can't fit in their suits. Hence I've been searching for a similar fabric to get a suit made by luxire.

 

[star656]

Please post pics if you do get a sport coat. I saw a suit at suitsupply with a similar fabric as 18055 which I fell in love with. Unfortunately, I can't fit in their suits. Hence I've been searching for a similar fabric to get a suit made by luxire.

Certainly. I have posted below three (admittedly terrible) photos from a recent trip of the 'navy' 4-ply fabric in sport coat guise, I don't know exactly what is the Draper's code. Outdoors photo was a cloudy day.

The 4-ply is obviously an excellent travel fabric. Appears somewhat 'flat' and monochromatic in the photos, but personally I love it. Typically I'd want something more obviously textured for a sport coat but I'm not a particularly creative dresser and I think the texture works just fine.

 

[tilesomoole]

'navy' 4-ply fabric in sport coat guise

Nice. I assume this was a Luxire creation, no?

 

[star656]

Nice. I assume this was a Luxire creation, no?

Yes. It's taken a few iterations but I've nailed down a jacket pattern that I enjoy wearing.

Luxires ability to lower buttoning point/stance and tighten neck with an asymmetric lateral posture made all the difference for me vs other mtm brands.

 

[tilesomoole]

Luxires ability to lower buttoning point/stance and tighten neck with an asymmetric lateral posture made all the difference for me vs other mtm brands.

Thanks for the information. I've just got my first try from luxire on a suit jacket. The fit came out quite good for a first iteration, but there's bubbling of fabric over the chest canvas, so I'm having that fixed.

Fortunately, I'm pretty symmetrical so they had it easy!