What Are Super Numbers?
Super numbers refer to the fineness of the wool used in the fabric. The wool is measured in microns—its diameter determines the Super rating. A Super 100 fabric contains wool fibers with a diameter of about 18.5 microns, while a Super 150 fabric uses even finer fibers, around 16 microns. The higher the number, the finer the wool, and thus the softer and smoother the fabric feels.
Note: Super numbers don’t measure the weight of the fabric but the fineness of the wool fibers.
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Three roll Two suits/jackets have a special place among fans of bespoke and sartorially made suits.
The nice thing about this type of assignment is that it also challenges us and gives us a lot of fun.
When making a retro suit, the traditional method of making, fabrics and the model all play a role that reinforce each other.
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Fit of MTM Suits vs Bespoke Suits
Naturally, a bespoke tailored suit represents the pinnacle of fit for the serious sartorial enthusiast and suit wearer. This is because all factors influencing the garment are perfectly tailored to your wishes and are in balance with each other. Between off-the-rack suits and bespoke suits lies the made-to-measure suit, which in the Netherlands is often sold as 'real tailor-made'. The moment you start critically examining it with an expert eye, you quickly see through this and find quite a few points for improvement in the fit.
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