Re: Flannel and buttons

[Guest]

VBC is the maker of the worsted flannels I like for spring or summer. I have 6 or 7 pairs, and they hold up well. The colors are the attraction. The cloth is I think undervalued. I understand it is not true flannel. I agree that the higher end Harrison's flannels seem to lose shape or require frequent pressing.

Terry Teplitz

Some of the Italian 'worsted flannels' have an almost gabardine
finish,with a weave that holds a crease very well.Reda make a fine
material in this category, and with some attractive shades,especially
in earth tones.I have had pants from both Carlo Barbera and Zegna
flannel, and they lose their shape too quickly,so I avoid regular
Italian flannel.Harrison's used to have a somewhat similar problem in
their higher end flannels, but they lost the nap very quickly because
they were too fine a cloth.Such a shame, as they made a unique green-
black flannel that went with so many coats,but it just wore out.

Memory_gongs 2003

> Dear Sir,
>
> I would agree West of England flannels are preferred, however I
have seen lighter weight Italian so called 'worsted flannel' which
are about 8 ounces---very nice for fall and spring, with more
variegaed color palette. I frankly do not know the relative of merits
of worsted flannel vs. true flannel. I would be interested in being
educated on this subject.
>
> Regards,
>
> Terry A. Teplitz
>
> Gentlemen
>
> Horn buttons are getting harder and harder to find. The English
> providers tend to offer a very matte finished horn button while the
> Italians prefer something more shiny. What is your preference? It
may
> be worthwhile to see how theclothclub might be able and source
buttons
> on a wholesale basis. Any thoughts?
>
> Regarding flannels, theclothclub has excellent contacts with the
best
> manufacturers so here we can surely order direct at wholesale prices
> though the list of stock supported items is usually limited to
solids
> in blue and gray, pinstripes and chalks in blue and gray.
>
> I have no idea what a US retailer charges for flannel but I would
> imagine that buying direct must be less expensive. Try to steer
> towards English flannel if possible though the Italians, Guabello
and
> VBC, make excellent products.
>
> Cheers
>
> Michael Alden