I need a pair of corduroys or two as some of mine are showing too much wear, and that reminded me of a unique wool weave: Loro Piana's Zelander, to the best of my knowledge the only tailored clothing quality Merino wool corduroy. But I am afraid of the stuff.
Loro Piana makes some of the world's finest cashmere without question. The trouble in the past was their wool. You see, a decade or more ago they were weaving it using a technique that reduced the strength by 25%, and I had a new suit split in the middle of a leg. Unstressed, and not at a seam either. That is the sort of thing that stays with a man, and, much as I would like a couple pair of wool corduroy trousers I need to first convince myself that they will hold up for more than a few hours.
I will report back after W. W. Chan's winter visit.
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Is there really much point in having corduroys if the cloth isn't hardy? Better to use the best cotton corduroy and be sure. If it's soft and warm and stylish that is being sought, flannels will do that job and much better
That's awful about your Loro Piana suit. I know it's quite a bit different, but if you're looking for durable wool with a corded appearance, why not beford cord?
Holland and Sherry has Cash Cord, 95 Cotton 5% Cashmere, 13-14 OZ. pattern # 182900. Amazing rich colours but takes the fall leaf raking out of cords.
But I could see you choosing nothing less.
I have a pair of 98% wool 2% elasthane corduroy pants by Magee and they seem durable enough. Don't want to wear cotton cords anymore.
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