Riva shirts

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by edmorel

I was told something very similar to this by the rep for Volpe, not sure who makes her shirts but she mentioned pretty much everything you said.
I've also learned this with time, and some advice from the usual suspects.

 

[greekonomist]

Originally Posted by M. Alden

I hate to dampen the enthusiasm for Riva, but heavier cloth keeps you warmer in winter, cooler in summer, drapes better and lasts longer. If you are ever in Naples there is a shirting fabrics shop near Caccioppoli that has a great collection of high quality heavy shirtings to support the local trade.

Cheers

Michael Alden
www.dresswithstyle.com

Thanks, Michael.

Does anyone know of a source for similar shirtings here in the US?

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I've also learned this with time, and some advice from the usual suspects.
Sounds like local folklore. Heavier weight shirting doesn't keep a person cooler in humid heat.

 

[TheFoo]

I haven't paid much attention to how Riva's cotton handles the heat and humidity compared to heavier fabric, but it certainly feels amazing on the skin.

 

[poorsod]

For hot and humid weather I've found the weave more important than the weight. The loose open weaves which allows for movement of air to be best. I've a blue opened weave Riva made by CEGO that I like. To tell you the truth it can get a little chill in A/C during the summer and often I have to keep my jacket on.

 

[windrunner]

Have a few white Riva 60% linen 40% cotton dress shirts. Yet to wear them because when I do, I want to have my cleaning choice lined up...

I see Mafoofan's shower curtain....in lieu of that, if I were to have them done outside, should I go to one of the NYC mid/upper tier hand laundries?

 

[hws]

Originally Posted by windrunner

Have a few white Riva 70% linen 30% cotton dress shirts. Yet to wear them because when I do, I want to have my cleaning choice lined up...

I see Mafoofan's shower curtain....in lieu of that, if I were to have them done outside, should I go to one of the NYC mid/upper tier hand laundries?

Riva is 60-40, is not 70-30!
Is better you make own lavanderia in home!