Hi LTB.. interesting there what you were saying about threads ...that was `new`on me ...makes sense all right. As for the colour-match..... I agree with you, but I think it`s never going to be 100% and in this particular case, it looks like a `difficult`colour to achieve an almost perfect match to.... however, like I have said here on a few occasions now, if a person really feels that an issue [such as colour or density] is too great to be overcome, they should contact John rather than style it in or wear it... if it`s not fit for purpose, personally I`d return a system rather than feel `uncomfortable` while wearing it.....better to delay wearing for a while until a replacement arrives, rather than wear and feel it`s not `` you`` . I think he`s having it styled today in any case....but that is his personal choice.... I hope it works out and he `ll let us know how it turns out..... regards, Paul.