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14 oz Irish linen recommendation needed

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:18 am
by kolecho
Where can I find some in khaki?

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:36 pm
by manton
As I recall, H&S, Drapers, and W. Bill all carry 14 ounce linen in a variety of colors.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:45 pm
by alden
I would add Dugdale and Scabal to the list. Good linen is readily available. H&S has a large variety of colors with a few shades of khaki, sand and tan

M Alden

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:18 pm
by sartorius
I would second the W Bill recommendation. Excellent quality, hard wearing and quite wrinkle resistant.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:20 pm
by uppercase
Note that 14 oz. linen can be very hot and heavy.

I have it and wouldn't get it again.

Maybe a lighter weight Italian linen is in order. Or cotton.

In the Summer, IMO, comfort beats considerations of drape and line that come with the 14 oz.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:47 pm
by kolecho
Thanks for the responses. W Bill do have nice heavy linens. I will look up some of the other suggestions also.

Uppercase: I have some 10oz linen in the works that are meant for summer use. You are right about 14oz. I had one made up and it is warm, so I use it for cooler months in Hong Kong, around 20C. I find being somewhat contrarian can be fun ;)