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The Guide to Cloth
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. The basics
  3. Suits: Worsted
  4. Suits: Flannel
  5. Jackets
  6. Trousers
  7. Summer jackets
  8. Summer trousers
  9. Linen
  10. Tweed
  11. Overcoatings
  12. Unstructured jackets
  13. Black tie
  14. Cashmere and vicuna
  15. Superfines
  16. Performance fabrics
  17. Weaves and designs
  18. A-Z glossary


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