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Pinstripe cloth

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:40 am
by kolecho
Are pinstripe suitings almost always in a twill weave? I would like to find something in plain weave for the warmer months ahead.

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:46 am
by Huzir
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.

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:17 am
by kolecho
I have seen that H&S and Minnis' fresco books. Anything else besides fresco?

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:18 am
by TVD
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...