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Despos

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My understanding was that you want at least 13oz (400 grams) for flannels, 15oz is even better.
Personal preference. 11-12 ounce worsted flannels are my favorites. I like Drapers and Ariston flannels. They may not be considered conventional examples of flannel. Less nap but more sturdy.
Best lux flannel is Loro Piana 90 wool 10% cashmere. Holds a crease better than the heavier weights. Has a luxurious hand.
Flannel loses something when it’s too light and when it’s too heavy. Again, it’s personal preference.
 

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Speaking of flannel (in the midst of summertime!) and entering the Italian territory, beside the above well-cited LP flannel, a similar one is Piacenza flannel: wool 90% - cashmere 10% at 300grams; worth taking a look.

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Dimitris
 

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Personal preference. 11-12 ounce worsted flannels are my favorites. I like Drapers and Ariston flannels. They may not be considered conventional examples of flannel. Less nap but more sturdy.
Best lux flannel is Loro Piana 90 wool 10% cashmere. Holds a crease better than the heavier weights. Has a luxurious hand.
Flannel loses something when it’s too light and when it’s too heavy. Again, it’s personal preference.
You prefer worsted flannels over woolen?
 

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I'm looking for linen in a seafoam green color. Does anyone know who offers linen in such a shade?

Thank you
 

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Would this suit you?

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https://shop.dugdalebros.com/prince...5/colour/dk_brown_and_natural_pow_glen_check/

I am looking for a dark brown glencheck tweed jacketing 400-550 g/m.
Something like the Marling&Evans undyed wool but heavier and maybe fuzzier.
Does someone of you know of a fabric that could fit the description?
 

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LL did one like that, in the Best of Both patterns. Long sold out, but perhaps they will re-run it. The original test, in particular, is a lovely jacketing.
 

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