Royal oxford vs oxford

[King Salmon]

What is the difference between these two? Do you have a preference? I believe of the few that I've encountered French oxford seems to have a softer hand and I prefer that.

Is the traditional OCBD oxford, or can it be royal oxford as well?

 

[Shirtmaven]

Traditional oxford cloth is made from a 40/1 yarn. which is thick.
royal oxfor si made from 80/2 or sometimes 100/2 or even 140/2
Royal oxford will be softer.

Carl

 

[Manton]

The weaves also look different. Regular Oxford is a big plain weave, with a clear "squarish" pattern. Royal looks like it has a diamond pattern wove in, and the weave is much smaller. Royal is a more formal looking cloth. Regular oxford looks great as a BD, not to great with more formal collars. Royal can go either way. Personally, I don't like Royal BDs.

 

[knittieguy]

I've never liked that diamond pattern in the Royal.

 

[Will]

I prefer both the look and the feel of the royal.

 

[WestIndianArchie]

I thought that was just a marketing term.

- royal oxford
- basket weave

If it's the lustrous/more open weave than the other "dry/regular" oxford, I prefer the Royal.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by Manton

The weaves also look different. Regular Oxford is a big plain weave, with a clear "squarish" pattern. Royal looks like it has a diamond pattern wove in, and the weave is much smaller. Royal is a more formal looking cloth. Regular oxford looks great as a BD, not to great with more formal collars. Royal can go either way. Personally, I don't like Royal BDs.
I ordered a royal BD + flap pocket and it just feels wrong.

I like royal oxford a lot but it has it's particular uses as does commoner oxford.

From Alex's shirtings discourse:

royal

 

[Concordia]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

I ordered a royal BD + flap pocket and it just feels wrong.

Should have gone with no pocket!

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Americans like royal oxford both because they like oxford but find it slightly heavy and crude for business purposes and also because they think it is more English and maybe from the 1930s and carries historical richness.

Ironically, the English don't like royal oxford much and prefer the heavy weight, ordinary oxford cloth.

Actually, in NYC a royal oxford cloth shirt will get you points because it looks "growed up" and "custom like". Also, you can get it as a button down with a double button barrel cuff or with a spread collar and french cuffs. Because it is textured it mates well with a flannel looking suit and a woven neck tie. And of the heavier, woven cottons, it is one of the lightest/most breathable.

 

[Manton]

I was going to say "You can't make this stuff up," but apparently you can, and some do!

Regular oxford is as American as apple pie. I never see it in England, either worn or sold.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by Concordia

Should have gone with no pocket!
I probably should have gone no buttondown as well.

The only time that I think a royal oxford works as a buttondown is in white.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by Manton

I was going to say "You can't make this stuff up," but apparently you can, and some do!

Regular oxford is as American as apple pie. I never see it in England, either worn or sold.
Says the guy from the wrong tribe...

I forgot to mention that I like royal oxford because I think it's from the 30s.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

Says the guy from the wrong tribe...
What tribe am I in?

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by Manton

What tribe am I in?
Let's just say that it's not exactly hip for downtown.


Regular oxford cloth is as British as blue shoes.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

Regular oxford cloth is as British as blue shoes.

I agree with this 100%.