WHAT IS 150s wool?

WHAT IS 150s wool?

At 150s grade, the micron count is around 16. Not many sheep produce wool so fine, which pushes up the price. Finely spun bespoke suits. These finely spun bespoke suits feel better on the body. The cloth is lighter and the feel is softer.

Is Super 140S wool good?

Even though 130S – 140S wool suits are extremely high, fine quality, they still maintain the same durability characteristics of a suit with a lower Super S rating – Gone are the days when premium suits could only be worn for special occasions!

Is worsted wool itchy?

Worsted spun yarns are made with all of the wool fibers laying in the same direction making for very smooth & dense yarn. Since all the fibers are smooth and going in the same direction, they tend to offer fewer opportunities for the individual fiber ends to poke the wearer thus making them itch.

What is super 100s wool?

When you see suit tags that say Super 100’s or Super 140’s, the number represents the number of times the worsted wool has been twisted. Generally, the higher the number, the finer and lighter the cloth will be. The higher Super count will also mean that it has a smoother texture and appears more luxurious.

Can you wear worsted wool in the summer?

The short answer is yes, but it’s got to be the right kind of wool suit. That’s because the same thing that makes wool so insulating in the winter makes it light and breathable in the summer – the natural crimping of wool fibers.