I really learned a lot from this video. I’ve always loved suits made of wool because of it’s different properties, as you’ve explained. It’s also dries quickly if you’ve been caught in a light rain. Thank you.
I'm soo happy to find your channel. Subscribed right away after 2 short videos. Proper enthusiam and spot on presentation! I have so many questions: is 230 Wool better than a linen suit for Summer events? Does wool wrinkle like linen at all? I also heard of solaro and hopsack... How is the versatility of a wool suit compared to a hopsack suit? Thank you for your work!!!
I love busting myths about wool! and in my real life i don't know anyone willing to talk in depth about textiles like this. If you feel the urge to do a video like this on silk please feel free
New Zealand is a temperate environment. Australia sits on the Tropic of Capricorn. Both countries produce wool in large quantities and Merino in smaller quantities. The Merino sheep in Australia are in hotter environments whereas the ones in New Zealand are up in hills which are prone to snow in winter.
I guess that you could say that I am the opposite of a "Gent". I cut fire wood in the Grand Mesa National forest in western Colorado. Wool is really important to me as it will breathe when I'm working up a sweat and keep me warm at the same time. I get most of my wool gear from second hand stores. I like to sew, and I am experimenting with repurposing used men's wool suits into garments that will stand up to chainsaw and axe work. I am toying with the idea of buying new wool fabric and sewing up some purpose made wool logging clothes. as (Filson wool coats are around $500.00) Thanks for your channel!
ANECTDOTE: My apartment got attacked by mildew or whatever in Vietnam, and my cotton jackets grew fuzz on them but my wool did not. My grey cotton shirt got permanently stained even! my wool sweaters also did not.
Great content! I have a question. I Recently bought an OTR Joseph Abboud USA made, Italian wool and Bemberg. It’s ok for what it is however the arm holes are too big, lifting the coat as I raise my arm. My question is, can the arm holes be shrunk ? I was gifted a Brioni blazer, much smaller arm holes and I can move much more freely in it.
How did you become a tailor? Any training or schooling? Any tips? I want to learn to tailor at least my own clothes but i dont even own a sewing machine 😅 i usually just do smaller things myself by hand
@Phil Downawell do you ultimately save money by making your own clothes? Or is it more about getting your clothes just the way you want it? I assume you can use more expensive/nicer material, while saving the cost of labor/branding.
Interesting video, thanks for the information was very helpful, im about to buy a custom made suit for a hot weather, and i was thinking what wool would be better, Loro Piana merino wool or S150 Pure wool? Thanks for helping
