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Hi all

First I have to say thank you for a great forum.

Now, I am seeking a heavy tweed for a hunting/fishing jacket.
I do got one now in 24 ounce. But, I like something a bit more heavy. How heavy tweed is/was made?
Where can I find that tweed? I have asked around, and all I find is 20-24 ounces.

Hope some can help me.

Kind regards
Tweed_please

Dear Tweed

Welcome to the LL. You are in the company of many who appreciate heavy tweed for their outdoors wear (and some for their indoors wear as well.)

I have enrolled you in the Heavyweight division of our Cloth Club where we intend on making heavyweight tweeds this winter. You may want to take a look at the projects for Winter 2009 in the way of the Herringbones and Overcoating.

I have recently spoken with a Donegal tweed maker who assure me of the ability to make 22-26 ozs Donegal tweed like it used to be made. I am investigating so stay tuned.

Cheers

Michael

Hi Michael and thank you for the reply.

Sounds very interesting!
But, I am also seeking tweed that are heavyer to.
You or someone know where to find it?

Cheers

Dear Sir

You are a man after my own heart. Sadly the best you will find from stock supported cloth or distributors is 650-700 gms.

We are doing a herringbone tweed overcoating of 900 gms in theclothclub.

If I find anything suitable for you, I will write you

Michael

Dear Sir

Thank you for the reply and information.

A 900 gms is starting to be interesting. I am dreaming of a 1000-1200 gms, but do not know, or think, I can find that.

I know it was made, have a 1000gms sapler, 25 cm*25 cm dark green, it is close to 90 years old.
Just love to have a coat/jacket made in something that heavy, great for hunting and fishing late in the fall.

Cheers

alden wrote: I have recently spoken with a Donegal tweed maker who assure me of the ability to make 22-26 ozs Donegal tweed like it used to be made. I am investigating so stay tuned.

Cheers

Michael

OH YEAH!!! BLUE GREY GREEN BROWN. One of each please.

alden wrote:I have recently spoken with a Donegal tweed maker who assure me of the ability to make 22-26 ozs Donegal tweed like it used to be made. I am investigating so stay tuned.

I'd like that very much.