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I suppose one option I have not explored sufficiently is wool-silk-linen fabrics...thoughts?
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I’d say the 4 ply is also a suiting fabric, no? My understanding is that, while 4 ply is breathable, it still runs hot on hot summer days.Thanks Concordia. Point taken: I'll eliminate the finmeresco and focus on the mock leno or leno weave. I'll look at the Spring Ram as well. Please do let me know, if you remember, how it feels in the fitting.
Now it appears they have completely changed the Spring Ram book since I made my order in the winter. A lot more patterns, only one "stitched hopsack", and that one seems to be a heavier weight. Also, all different catalogue numbers. Anyway, still worth a look. And don't give up on the High Twist Finmeresco. It might be exactly what you need.Thanks Concordia. Point taken: I'll eliminate the finmeresco and focus on the mock leno or leno weave. I'll look at the Spring Ram as well. Please do let me know, if you remember, how it feels in the fitting.
Take a look at Caccioppoli and Drapers online offerings for w-s-l. Steed has a Drapers account but not many of the books. They don't have a Caccioppoli account, but you could order it directly from the Caccioppoli website and hand it off to Steed.I suppose one option I have not explored sufficiently is wool-silk-linen fabrics...thoughts?
Hi,
Generally, a linen suit could be considered as a summer equivalent of what you've posted.
Due to its grey color however, I am inclined to say wool/silk/linen, as both the color palette can offer choices (in linen these are very limited), and the texture can be really interesting as well.
Best,
Dimitris
The new Mare book by Loro Piana (which can be browsed on the Hall Madden website) also has a number of nicely textured wool/silk/linen/cotton blends in various compositions. That Thornproof is on my list for a winter happy suit, by the way.
Dear @aristoi bcn,
Hi again,
The Drapers bunch that @Mr. Six posted above was one of the two that I had in mind, as I remember that couple of years ago, a fellow from Australia (MD if my memory helps) had made a suit from a green fabric from this bunch and he was really happy with the outcome; truth is that he hasn't posted anything in this Thread for some time now, so we can say nothing as to his view concerning the durability of the garment. More to that, AFAIK this Drapers bunch is now sold out.
The second bunch of suiting w-s-l that I was thinking about was (again) made by VBC, NMWA Greg had posted a picture of the bunch with all colors in plain view. Since I have saved it in my image data base, if you wish to take a look and keep a note of the fabric codes, just say the word and I will re-post it here.
Best,
Dimitris
@jdp234 was digging through the thread for older linen discussions and came across this image you posted a while ago, I love the color of this...do you happen to recall what the specific fabric is (mill/merchant, ref number, weight, etc?)