West of England cloth......alternative sources?

[Parisien]

I knew it was mentioned somewhere on the forum but couldn't find it, several kind members then send me the link plus their experiences of using the same.

I see they are advertising 10% off to LMC club members in Viva Lancia, always to be welcomed, plus on their website........10% off on orders of rubber seals above 100,00 Euros

http://www.elvezio.com/

Given the name of the cloth, is it only made in UK, or where else can you obtain same?

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[Niels Jonassen]

West of England cloth has always been mentioned by lancisti in Britain. In Italy you can get what they maintain is the original cloth.

[Parisien]

Thank you for that Niels, does it have an Italian name?

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[Niels Jonassen]

Once I thought that the original cloth was made by Zegna, but later I found out that this is probably only the case with later models. Several Italian companies say that the stock the original material, but I have never been able to find out who made it. I think the best is to ask a number of suppliers to send you a piece of material and then to judge yourself. Be aware that West of England cloth is heavier - and perhaps stronger - than the original. So the best is to compare the new with a bit of the original.

[Parisien]

I have asked Esposito about the cloth, will wait and see what they come back with, I assume they are the only supplier of the exact or nearest equivalent cloth


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[williamcorke]

Someone here will probably know better, but I think that the manufacturer of the cloth that other Italian suppliers (such as Esposito) sell/use might be Trinchero.

http://www.trincheroshop.com/portalecommerciale/ebusiness/Default.aspx

Their site isn't working very well for me, but you might have more luck.

[Parisien]

Thanks Will, they still hadn't come back to me, so will bypass and go directly to Trinchero when the time comes

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[simonandjuliet]

For the Aprilia, I used a beautiful wool cloth from a company in Italy called "ERREFFE". 35 euros a linear m (1.4 wide I think, maybe a bit wider). I bought a tan colour but it is available in several colours. Have a look on the Ardea website for more options, but PM me your address if you would like a sample of the tan colour

[Parisien]

I think the Aurelia cloth is pretty unique, and a lot more pricey, so unless its extremely close may not be an option Simon, but I will take you up on the offer, thanks

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[Parisien]

http://www.erreffe.net/2704-tessuti-per-capote?isolang=en&orderby=name&orderway=asc&id_lang=1

These guys I take it


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[simonandjuliet]

The very same !