Tonik - Should I Take the Plunge?

[carl browne]

Is Tonik no longer available?

If it is available, what's the heaviest weight you can get?

If not, who offers the best (and heaviest) mohair blends these days?

C

[hsw9001]

Is Tonik no longer available?

If it is available, what's the heaviest weight you can get?

Weights listed are 8-10.5 oz.

http://www.dormeuil.com/cloth/en/index_ ... hp?genre=2

[alden]

For heavyweight mohair, try calling Harrisons and ask if they have any of the old LessLan mohair left. I think the Japanese came in and bought all of it but there may be some leftover. There were some dark gray stripes when I was last at the warehouse.

Michael

[dopey]

For heavyweight mohair, try calling Harrisons and ask if they have any of the old LessLan mohair left. I think the Japanese came in and bought all of it but there may be some leftover. There were some dark gray stripes when I was last at the warehouse.

Michael

According to Patrick Murphy at Huntsman, there are only two or three patterns left, none of which are attractive. I am wearing my one Lesslon suit today - ordered in January of 2009. At that time, there were, perhaps, six patterns and I ordered the only one I liked.
It is great stuff and if you think you might know a tailor that has a length or two in their shop, it would be worth a look.

[alden]

According to Patrick Murphy at Huntsman, there are only two or three patterns left, none of which are attractive. I am wearing my one Lesslon suit today - ordered in January of 2009. At that time, there were, perhaps, six patterns and I ordered the only one I liked.
It is great stuff and if you think you might know a tailor that has a length or two in their shop, it would be worth a look.

Dopey

Yes, I only saw a few dark grays with stripes. It is a shame because the fabric is very handsome. I am lobbying for a new issue....

Cheers

Michael

[GSC]

Michael,

If Harrison's is not interested, could this be a project for the Cloth Club?

GSC

[alden]

If Harrison's is not interested, could this be a project for the Cloth Club?

GSC

Yes, it very well may be. I just wonder whether the mill involved makes this weight cloth anymore.

Cheers

Michael

[GSC]

Michael,

I've been exploring mohairs a bit and discovered William Halstead:

http://www.williamhalstead.co.uk/

I've heard a few positive comments about their mohairs and they do bespoke fabrics. Most of their mohairs, however, are in the 8 to 12 ounce range. Not sure if they are capable of making something heavier. If so, it might be interesting.

Best,

Greg