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The cloth book

Twelve cloths, chosen by hand

Each with the mill that wove it, its weight and what it adds to the garment's price. Lighter cloths for the heat; heavier ones travel. Come and feel them before you choose.

Navy tropical wool

Holland & Sherry · 240 g · 100% wool The house cloth. Light, open-weave, doesn't crease on the drive to church. House cloth, included

Charcoal tropical wool

Holland & Sherry · 240 g · 100% wool The same cloth in charcoal, for evenings and funerals. House cloth, included

Mid-grey sharkskin

Dugdale · 260 g · 100% wool A two-tone weave that catches the light; good for work. House cloth, included

Navy chalk stripe

Fox Brothers · 290 g · 100% wool A soft chalk stripe, a third of an inch apart. Adds $250 to a suit

Charcoal pinstripe

Dormeuil · 270 g · 100% wool A fine white pinstripe for a business suit. Adds $250 to a suit

Sky linen

Baird McNutt · 300 g · 100% Irish linen Pale blue linen for daytime weddings. Adds $200 to a suit

Sand linen

Baird McNutt · 300 g · 100% Irish linen The classic linen shade, for the heat. Adds $200 to a suit

Bottle green hopsack

Loro Piana · 260 g · 100% wool An open basket weave that breathes; a jacket cloth. Adds $300 to a suit

Grey herringbone tweed

Harris Tweed · 430 g · 100% wool For the winter trip. Warm, hard-wearing, lasts decades. Adds $350 to a suit

Brown Prince of Wales check

Fox Brothers · 340 g · 100% wool A muted check for a sports jacket. Adds $350 to a suit

Navy flannel

Fox Brothers · 370 g · 100% wool Soft and warm, for cold weather abroad. Adds $300 to a suit

Midnight mohair blend

Dormeuil · 250 g · Wool and mohair A faint sheen and very little creasing. For the groom. Adds $600 to a suit

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