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The Guide to Cloth
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. The basics
  3. Suits: Worsted
  4. High-twist bunches
  5. Suits: Flannel
  6. Jackets
  7. Corduroy
  8. Trousers
  9. Summer jackets
  10. Wool/silk/linen
  11. Summer trousers
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  15. Tweed bunches
  16. Overcoatings
  17. Unstructured jackets
  18. Black tie
  19. Cashmere and vicuna
  20. Superfines
  21. Performance fabrics
  22. Weaves and designs
  23. A-Z glossary


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