Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[yasu10s]



Has anyone used H. Lesser No. 306 8/9 oz.? My most recent Chan commission is probably the worst draping out of the 4 suits that I have. Admittedly, this could be that it's my first Chan suit where I didn't have a fitting. The other fabrics that I've used are Minnis Fresco 9/10 oz and 8/9 oz., Dugdale 9/10 oz.. I'm just wondering what other people's experiences have been with No. 306.

Is the fabric vintage or from the current book?
I have one from the current book and it doesn't seem like it drapes well, especially compared to the Minnis Rangoon which also weighs 8/9oz.

 

[Limniscate]



Is the fabric vintage or from the current book?
I have one from the current book and it doesn't seem like it drapes well, especially compared to the Minnis Rangoon which also weighs 8/9oz.

Current book.

 

[Idreamofsakura]

Anyone familiar with fabrics from Davol, Umberto Durando or Richad H. Pexton? Wondering if these are just rebranded asian mills as the pexton one was found on a Singaporean website.

 

[jerrybrowne]



Anyone familiar with fabrics from Davol, Umberto Durando or Richad H. Pexton? Wondering if these are just rebranded asian mills as the pexton one was found on a Singaporean website. 

Never heard of any of these. Decent?

 

[poorsod]



Is the fabric vintage or from the current book?
I have one from the current book and it doesn't seem like it drapes well, especially compared to the Minnis Rangoon which also weighs 8/9oz.

Really? I have one from before the Harrison's take over and it's great. It would be discouraging if it is no longer the same.

 

[Idreamofsakura]

Here's is the site of Umberto Durando http://www.ducotex.com/storia-en.asp


and Richard Pexton http://hst.com.sg/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=298&search=richard

 

[yasu10s]



Really? I have one from before the Harrison's take over and it's great. It would be discouraging if it is no longer the same.

Unfortunately, I never experienced the ones pre Harrison's acquisition. But I have heard from someone that it is no longer the same as how it used to be.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Anyone have a recommendation for a larger-scale, dark POW suiting? I'm thinking worsted rather than flannel if that exists.

 

[poorsod]

I think POW should be flannel or tweed. I haven't seen an example that looks good as a worsted. For worsted, I think nailhead, sharkskin and Birdseye are better alternatives.

I have a DB in the LL RAF blue POW Piuma. It's ok but not great.

 

[Manton]



Anyone have a recommendation for a larger-scale, dark POW suiting? I'm thinking worsted rather than flannel if that exists.

Large scale, no, but I am wearing a nice one from Lesser 13. There used to be a 16 version which was really great but it ran out and they didn't remake it.

 

[gdl203]

I think POW should be flannel or tweed. I haven't seen an example that looks good as a worsted. For worsted, I think nailhead, sharkskin and Birdseye are better alternatives.

I have a DB in the LL RAF blue POW Piuma. It's ok but not great.

There plenty of great worsted glenplaid suits, both light and heavier weights. I kinda disagree there. Especially for the ones with an overcheck.

 

[xizenta]



I think POW should be flannel or tweed. I haven't seen an example that looks good as a worsted. For worsted, I think nailhead, sharkskin and Birdseye are better alternatives.

I have a DB in the LL RAF blue POW Piuma. It's ok but not great.

lol. Have you seen the dugdale worsted and cashmere POW?

unbelievably. sexy.

 

[zalb916]



Would you mind posting pics of your suit? I'm considering the same fabric.

Will do. I'm out of town now, but I will take a picture when I'm back in a few days.

 

[Hifilover]



Has anyone used H. Lesser No. 306 8/9 oz.? My most recent Chan commission is probably the worst draping out of the 4 suits that I have. Admittedly, this could be that it's my first Chan suit where I didn't have a fitting. The other fabrics that I've used are Minnis Fresco 9/10 oz and 8/9 oz., Dugdale 9/10 oz.. I'm just wondering what other people's experiences have been with No. 306.

Any photos ?

 

[computingboy91]



On chalk stripes, I think a wider distance between the stripes looks best, although I am not a big stripe aficionado to begin with. Also, I know I am in the minority, but the thought of 18oz flannel as a suit makes me sweat. It it will take is a couple block walk or slight under air conditioned room for me to lose my mind.

I prefer the width of the normal Fox navy chalkstripe:

What's the fabric for the trousers please? Looks great