Showing posts with label alpaca. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alpaca. Show all posts

Monday, May 21, 2007

Sources: Tuttle

Connecticut's Tuttle Sportswear started in 1990 as a golf clothing specialist and over time has expanded its offerings to include most types of ready to wear sportswear. The company's offerings reflect its original golf orientation, with lines such as Oscar Jacobson, Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan side by side with Dore Dore socks and Majer trousers.

I am not one for logos, or for someone else's name sewn conspicuously on my clothing, but I do like Tuttle's private labeled goods, such as their Alpaca V-Neck sweater vests ($125) in eleven colors and the single ply cashmere mock turtlenecks ($325). I wear the mock tees under odd jackets when I'm visiting a Silicon Valley business that may not have seen a man wearing a necktie since the previous millenium.

The company has been successful because it does things right. Shipments are sent next business day by Fedex at reasonable prices (the default is ground service) and there is a convenient order tracker screen built into the site.

There is also a reasonable refund and exchange policy. Refunds are issued in the original form of payment and there is no shipping charge on exchange orders. Original and return shipping, handling and insurance charges are not refundable.


Monday, April 16, 2007

Sources: Maus & Hoffman

A five store Florida chain that specializes in "classic sportswear," Maus & Hoffman also operates a useful web site offering good quality lines from makers such as Brioni and Oxxford. I am particularly fond of the company's Lemmermayer Links Alpaca Cardigan sweater.

The selection of online merchandise at first appears limited, however, much like Paul Stuart's set-up, customers can use an online form to order items from the M&H catalogs. A pdf version of the latest catalog is on the home page with an interesting selection of expensive but unique polos and other light-weight clothing for summer and resort wear. It's also worthwhile to periodically visit the Clearance section where quality Scottish cashmere items are currently 25% off.

The M&H terms of sale are more than fair. There is a thirty day exchange or refund policy for any item returned in good condition.

Sunday, February 4, 2007

Reader Questions

From Zegnamtl

"I have my eye on a beautiful Alpaca sweater but I have reservations about how long it will hold up. Any thoughts?"

Alpaca is a luxury fibre that's lighter, silkier, and warmer than wool. It's usually used in open weave garments that are a great choice for golf (like the impeccable fellow on the left) or any outdoor activity in weather that goes from warm to cool and back again. Take care to avoid snags and Alpaca sweaters will last as long as other knitwear. Among the best are the Lemmermayer links cardigans available at Florida's Maus & Hoffman.