Corded Linen Handkerchiefs

I was acquiescent about spending a little extra on these linen handkerchiefs, however in the end they have proved to be well worth it. They are large and fold nicely, not creasing too much. Their rolls in a breast pocket along with their texture add something special to the simple white hanky.

Although linen is often recommended as a pocket square for a worsted wool suit, I have found that the really "hardy" linens are so stiff and large that they are very difficult to arranged properly in one's suit pocket, even if pressed with a steam iron. My solution in the past has been to search for 50/50 linen/cotton, with the cotton part lessening the stiffness/bulkiness of the 100% linen squares. Then Will found these. I purchased three, and I can say that they are, indeed, as described: "finest". Although apparently all linen, the weave seems to be a fine, tight one so that it has a much better "give" and a coat pocket can accommodate it much easier than the usual 100% traditional linen squares. I would purchase these to replace your current stable of 100% linens, and I assure yout that you will not be disappointed.