Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

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Do people have suggestions for good green tweeds?
Currently looking at Huddersfields' Alsport / Lovat (Kirkton) and Porter & Harding books, but I'm open to any suggestions.

My current favorite pick is Lovat Kirkton 503:

I like the darker shade but I'm open to anything that has a slightly darker or deeper green hue to it or something with more pattern, like a glen check.

Anglo Italian is worth a look

 

[jonathanS]

Anglo Italian is worth a look

Are they still in business? I thought I heard (could be mistaken as I don’t check often) they went out of business.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Are they still in business? I thought I heard (could be mistaken as I don’t check often) they went out of business.

They’re still around. Bankruptcy =/= out of business.

 

[hitsuji]

Do report back.

He loves it on first handfeel called it a “cloth with guts” will hope he likes it when working on it.

I have alternatively felt and seen the new fox air book. About 40 different swatches, mostly patterns but they still have the more popular swatches including the walnut malange. But all lovely, can post some pictures if any requests

 

[jonathanS]

They’re still around. Bankruptcy =/= out of business.

Oh my mistake

 

[The Chai]

I have with Harrisons Mersolair...I love mohair and I love linen...but I dislike this cloth....it wrinkles so easily and the handle feels like tissue paper.

 

[Simon A]

Do people have suggestions for good green tweeds?
Currently looking at Huddersfields' Alsport / Lovat (Kirkton) and Porter & Harding books, but I'm open to any suggestions.

My current favorite pick is Lovat Kirkton 503:

I like the darker shade but I'm open to anything that has a slightly darker or deeper green hue to it or something with more pattern, like a glen check.

You could try Knockando Wool Mill, the oldest textile mill in the UK I believe. They have some herringbones and a large overcheck tweed in green.

Farnhill and Hirst in Yorkshire have a lot of nice green tweeds too. There is a video of their tweed book here.

These are fairly beefy tweeds for outdoor use.

 

[Concordia]

Do people have suggestions for good green tweeds?
Currently looking at Huddersfields' Alsport / Lovat (Kirkton) and Porter & Harding books, but I'm open to any suggestions.

My current favorite pick is Lovat Kirkton 503:

I like the darker shade but I'm open to anything that has a slightly darker or deeper green hue to it or something with more pattern, like a glen check.

Hartwist and Alsport are stand-bys.

 

[Concordia]

Hi gents,
This is a long shot probably, but anyway...
I'm looking for a fabric similar to this.
It's a mid-weight cloth in forest green (the green is darker IRL), with rust window pane and blue highlights.
I've looked at Fox, Harrisons, Lovatt, Huddersfield, Magee & Abraham Moon. Found some similar fabrics, but still looking.
Can anyone suggest some others to check out?
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Depends on how green and how medium. Worsted Alsport and Glorious Twelfth might have some options.

 

[CLH03]

Hi gents,
This is a long shot probably, but anyway...
I'm looking for a fabric similar to this.
It's a mid-weight cloth in forest green (the green is darker IRL), with rust window pane and blue highlights.
I've looked at Fox, Harrisons, Lovatt, Huddersfield, Magee & Abraham Moon. Found some similar fabrics, but still looking.
Can anyone suggest some others to check out?

Worsted alsport 520042, this is a little bit lighter than your picture maybe

 

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Do people have suggestions for good green tweeds?
Currently looking at Huddersfields' Alsport / Lovat (Kirkton) and Porter & Harding books, but I'm open to any suggestions.

My current favorite pick is Lovat Kirkton 503:

I like the darker shade but I'm open to anything that has a slightly darker or deeper green hue to it or something with more pattern, like a glen check.

I would recommend Lovat. Below are two that they have produced for LL that I think are fantastic. It's a bit difficult to capture the true colors with my phone, but I think the photos will give you a sense of them.


I have seen similar tones in Lovat's books, though I can't quote any particular books or reference numbers as I didn't make note of them when I saw the swatches. I just found myself impressed by the color and feel of the cloth.

 

[DorianGreen]

 

[Simon A]

You could try Knockando Wool Mill, the oldest textile mill in the UK I believe. They have some herringbones and a large overcheck tweed in green.

From Knockando

 

[P-K-L]

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Are you client Lee? Is this your cut? What will you make out of it?

Many words, little pictures here

 

[jonathanS]

Are you client Lee? Is this your cut? What will you make out of it?

Many words, little pictures here

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