Polycotton seersucker fabric for bespoke?

[Ataturk]

I was considering a bespoke seersucker, but the only "classic" seersucker they had was 55% polyester (but made by H&S, no less....).

Does anybody have any experience with polycotton seersucker? Surely there has to be a reason a reputable cloth maker would make it.

Right?

 

[Bird's One View]

There may be a reason they make it, but I would keep looking.

 

[Loose On The Lead]

Originally Posted by Ataturk

I was considering a bespoke seersucker, but the only "classic" seersucker they had was 55% polyester (but made by H&S, no less....).

Does anybody have any experience with polycotton seersucker? Surely there has to be a reason a reputable cloth maker would make it.

Right?
I wonder if the "polyester" is actually one of those moisture-wicking tech fabrics, which could make the seersucker even cooler. I guess that would also change the appearance a bit, though, so if you want a classic seersucker look, be careful.

 

[crazyquik]

Sounds like a bad idea. The idea of bespoke seersucker itself it sort of questionable, as cotton garmets usually have shorter lives than wool. The idea of tech-seersucker is an oxymoron, but I could see someone trying it.

 

[Manton]

I have trousers from that H&S bunch, and I have no problem with them. I am not sure what the rationale was for using poly, but I can't tell from the look or feel.

 

[greekonomist]

Originally Posted by crazyquik

The idea of tech-seersucker is an oxymoron

I don't know if it's a good idea or not, but I'll need you to explain how it's an oxymoron.

 

[Shirtmaven]

Beckenstein should have some seersucker in stock that is 100% cotton
Carl

 

[Ataturk]

But nobody knows why, huh?

I guess I could ask the maker directly. If I can figure out how to contact them, that is.

 

[Loose On The Lead]

Originally Posted by Ataturk

But nobody knows why, huh?
Well, I did hint at a theory, but we don't know enough about the fabric. So yes, you'd have to look into that.