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Posted on: 3/8/10 11:59 AM ET
Phi 55%silk/45%cotton shirting, perfect (and not so easy to find) fabric for men's shirts.

http://www.emmaonesock.com/fabrics/recentarrivals41189.asp


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Posted on: 3/8/10 12:03 PM ET
Fabricland Canada (NAYY, although I'm a fan) sells a cotton/silk blend, too -- mostly florals, but some solids as well. Quite a lot cheaper, too, as I recall.

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Posted on: 3/8/10 12:08 PM ET
I recently bought some silk/cotton fabric from last year's collection at Fabricland - a beautiful blue/mauve color, and only $3.79/meter.

Lynn, why do you say EOS Phi fabric is perfect for men's shirts? Usually this blend is a thin, flowy fabric, good for women's blouses. Did you order a sample? I was curious about the weight and hand of this one.
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Posted on: 3/8/10 12:14 PM ET
In reply to Twinset
It's lightweight, but the drape is characteristic of the cotton, more than the silk. For myself, I like softer draping, but for tailored shirts (men or women) the Phi would be great.

I don't wear tailored shirts. Or any shirts, really.

ETA: I do wear tops...just not shirts!
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Posted on: 3/8/10 12:31 PM ET
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Why, oh why did I ask this question? Now I'll have to buy some!!!
  
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Posted on: 3/8/10 12:51 PM ET
In reply to Twinset
Go for a swatch first...maybe you won't like it.
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