Description ART. HOPSAK V. BLUE – VIDEO (click here) 100% EXTRAFINE WOOL – MADE IN ITALY € 89,00 /MT GSM 350 – W 150 cm SELVEDGE: “SUPER 120s MADE IN ITALY UMBERTO DURANDO” (BIELLA MANUFACTURER) PREMIUM HOPSACK FABRIC IN PURE EXTRA-FINE VIRGIN WOOL. LIGHTWEIGHT, SILKY, LIGHTWEIGHT, AND CRUSH-RESISTANT WITH A CHARACTERISTIC HOPSACK* WEAVE IN LIGHT/DARK BLUE. THE WORKMANSHIP AND COMPOSITION MAKE IT IDEAL FOR ALL SEASONS. UNISEX FABRIC SUITABLE FOR: SUITS, JACKETS, TROUSERS, ETC. *HOPSACK: Let’s start by saying that the term derives from the late 19th-century English word “hop-sack,” meaning “sack for hops,” and for a long time referred to the jute fabric used to make the bags used to transport the plant. Over the years, its use has changed, and Hopsack is now considered a clothing fabric, characterized by a rather loose and open weave. Its special weave is nothing more than a variation on the common plain weave, in which the warp and weft threads form a simple “checkered” pattern. Weave Structure of Hopsack Fabric This special process creates a fabric with an informal, sporty, and luminous look, with a very distinctive wavy effect. A summer alternative to classic plain fabrics. The more open and soft weave structure makes Hopsack a very lightweight and breathable fabric, recommended for the creation of unlined garments such as blazers, to best showcase its properties. Its textured appearance makes it the perfect choice if you’re looking for a casual outerwear piece that’s incredibly wrinkle-resistant.
