Journal
Cloth & materials
160 guides written by the people who cut and sew tuxedos: the rules of black tie, and when to bend them.
Cloth & materials
Cloth tiers: Vercelli, Kevinlli, Canonico, Holland & Sherry
Mon Amie sorts tuxedo cloth into three price lines. See how Kevinlli, Vercelli, Canonico and Holland & Sherry differ in yarn, weave and feel, and how to choose.
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Vercelli: the Italian cloth Mon Amie distributes
Vercelli is an Italian cloth brand distributed by Mon Amie, smooth and shape-keeping under evening light. How to judge black and midnight wool for a tuxedo.
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One tuxedo for year-round wear in Vietnam: choosing cloth weight
How to read cloth weight in grams per metre, tell light, medium and heavy apart, and decide on one or two tuxedos by season for southern and northern Vietnam.
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Tropical wool: a tuxedo cloth for hot climates
Tropical wool is a light, openly woven worsted that breathes yet still drapes and holds shape. How it compares with polyester blends and why it suits Saigon.
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Tuxedo linings: cupro (Bemberg), viscose and silk
Cupro is breathable and slick, viscose soft and affordable, silk luxurious but less durable. Compare tuxedo lining fabrics and pick a colour that is yours.
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Silk satin vs polyester satin facings on a tuxedo
Silk satin has a deep, soft glow and breathes; polyester satin is tough, glossy and cheaper. How they wear, how to tell them apart and how they affect price.
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Velvet types for tuxedos: cotton, silk blend and viscose
Dense warm cotton velvet, glossy silk-blend or viscose velvet, short or long pile: how velvet types compare, and how to choose by occasion and climate.
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Super 100s to 150s explained: what the number means for a tuxedo
What is Super 120s? The Super number measures wool fibre fineness: higher is softer but less durable. The sensible range for a tuxedo, and why not to chase it.
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Wool-mohair: cool, crisp and lustrous tuxedo cloth
Wool-mohair is breathable, resists creasing and carries a natural lustre under evening light, a good fit for hot climates. Strengths and its slightly firm hand.
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Barathea: the classic tuxedo cloth and why it endures
Barathea is a fine, matte pebble weave that sets off satin lapels, wears well and stays low in shine. Learn its weave, usual weight and who it suits.
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Grain de poudre: a refined matte cloth for the tuxedo
Grain de poudre is a tightly woven wool with a very fine grain, a quiet matte finish and deep colour. How it compares with barathea and who it suits.
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