Pinstripe cloth

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kolecho
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Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:40 am

Are pinstripe suitings almost always in a twill weave? I would like to find something in plain weave for the warmer months ahead.
Huzir
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Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:46 am

Holland and Sherry's Crispaire Fresco book has several striped cloths, some subdued and some very festive, in a 9.5 / 10 ounce weight. I think they'd be a good place to start.
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Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:17 am

I have seen that H&S and Minnis' fresco books. Anything else besides fresco?
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Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:18 am

You can get pinstripes in any weave, whether it be Fresco, Tropical, Worsted (I assume this is what you meant by twill?) or Flannel. I have just taken delivery of a lovely white pinstripe on navy in a Smith & Co S120s lightweight tropical. A bit early for summer, but there is always hope...
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