{Spam?} Man in a Hurry

[Silvia Boosten]

Andy said pulling horse hair out of the suit would make the material get soft.
I love that episode!
Silvia
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Re: horsehairs

[Dennis Beal]

You want your suit to go all soft???


> Andy tells Opie not to pull horsehairs out of the lapel on his suit jacket.
> What is that about? Thanks
> 
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Man in a Hurry Answer

[Brian Kaufman]

Andy then asks Opie, “You want your suit to get soft?” I suppose horse
hairs were used in suits to keep their shape. That’s just a guess.

Brian of the Smokey’s
Proud TAGS Fan Since 1974
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Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 25, Issue 16

[Richard Lee]

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Andy tells Opie not to pull horsehairs out of the lapel on his suit jacket.
What is that about? Thanks


According to The Horsehair Jacket Canvas -Tailoring – A Hand Tailored 
Suit

Horsehair, also known as horsehair canvas or hair canvas, is a woven 
interfacing that provides excellent sturdiness and has a coarse texture. 
Despite its name, it is not a thick material and can feel rough to the touch, 
making it unsuitable for wearing next to the skin.

Horsehair is commonly used in fine tailoring, particularly for achieving a 
beautifully rolled lapel. In bespoke suits, horsehair is often used in the 
jacket to ensure that it maintains its shape.

In the past, horsehair was used in crinoline petticoats to support oversized 
skirts. However, most of what is sold as "horsehair" today is actually 
synthetic and made from materials such as polyester or nylon. Historically, 
horsehair was made from the tail hair of horses, which is stiff and strong.

Richard Sargent
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