Harrisons (Burley) wool fabrics

[oscarsfan]

Hello

Does anyone have opinions or experience with wool suitings from Harrisons (Burley)

http://www.harrisonsburley.co.uk/

I found this mention earlier but not much more. (Its in the last para)
http://thelondonlounge.net/gl/forum/vie ... 3930#13930

Much thanks

[SIYBIN]

They must be one of the last (if not the last) surviving manufacturer of fancy worsteds in the entire Bradford / Keighley area that actually manufacture their own cloth (rather than using commission weavers in Huddersfield).

[tteplitzmd]

I actually have a suit made of their worsted flannel, with cashmere. I knew it wasn't the Harrison's we usually think of. It is a very fine cloth, typically English hand. My unerstanding is that they are a mill, like Woodehouse, not particularly keen on dealing with the public.

Ae they still in business?

[oscarsfan]

Hello,

I do not know if they are still in business. I was recently offered some cloth that I believed came from them. I was sent pics as the cloth was on the other side of the pond. Looks like it may have found a buyer. Have been promised swatches but still waiting.

What is your opinion of the cloth? How would you compare it with the usual suspects?

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[tteplitzmd]

My opinion is that it is actually much better than the other UK wool/cashmere worsted flannels. Firmer hand and beautiful finish. I don't think a scan would do it justice.