The Fabrics
What we cut from
Twelve cloths, each chosen for a reason older than fashion — strength, warmth, softness, or the way it wears in over years of use.
01
Linen
The ancient cloth of Europe.
Born from the flax plant, linen has been woven for centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean. Its fibres are carefully drawn, spun and woven into a cloth known for its natural strength and breathability. With wear, linen softens and develops a distinctive character — a fabric that becomes more beautiful with time.
02
Cotton
A timeless natural fibre.
Cultivated for thousands of years, cotton has travelled from the ancient world into the workshops and mills of Europe. Its soft fibres are spun into yarn and woven into cloth of remarkable versatility. Comfortable, enduring and quietly familiar, cotton remains a foundation of the modern wardrobe.
03
Wool
A cloth of the old world.
For generations, wool has been at the heart of European dress. Taken from the fleece of sheep, its fibres are cleaned, spun and woven into cloth with natural warmth and resilience. From country estates to city tailoring, wool remains a symbol of enduring craftsmanship.
04
Silk
A fibre reserved for refinement.
First cultivated in ancient China, silk travelled west along the historic trade routes and became treasured throughout Europe. Drawn from the cocoon of the silkworm, its fine filament creates a cloth of extraordinary softness and lustre. Few materials possess the same sense of quiet luxury.
05
Tweed
Born of the British countryside.
Woven from wool and traditionally associated with Scotland and Ireland, tweed was created for protection against wind and rain. Its distinctive texture and earthy character became hallmarks of British country dress. Today, it remains one of the most recognisable fabrics of European heritage.
06
Cashmere
Softness from the highlands.
Cashmere is taken from the fine undercoat of specially bred goats living in the cold mountain regions of Asia. The delicate fibres are carefully collected and spun into exceptionally soft yarn. Rare, warm and remarkably light, cashmere has long been associated with understated luxury.
07
Hemp
An old fibre, made new again.
Hemp has served European and Asian textile traditions for centuries. The long fibres within the plant's stem are separated, spun and woven into a strong, naturally textured cloth. Its durability and honest appearance give hemp a character rooted in utility and craft.
08
Velvet
A cloth of depth and ceremony.
Velvet is recognised by its distinctive raised surface, created through a specialised weaving technique. It became particularly associated with European courts and ceremonial dress, where its depth and softness conveyed distinction. Today, its rich texture continues to bring a sense of occasion to modern clothing.
09
Flannel
Softness with a tailored soul.
Flannel is a softly finished cloth traditionally made from wool or cotton. Long associated with British tailoring and country clothing, it offers warmth, softness and a subtle brushed character. Its quiet elegance makes it as suited to relaxed dressing as it is to formal tailoring.
10
Denim
From utility to icon.
Originally valued for its strength and durability, denim became closely associated with working garments before entering the wider world of fashion. Woven in a characteristic twill construction, it develops a distinctive character through wear. Few fabrics embody the meeting of work and style quite so naturally.
11
Oxford Cloth
The classic cloth of the shirt.
Known for its distinctive basket weave, Oxford cloth became closely associated with traditional British and collegiate shirting. Its slightly textured surface gives it a balance of structure and ease. Practical yet refined, it has remained a dependable staple of the well-made wardrobe.
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Linen & Cotton
Nature, brought into balance.
The combination of linen and cotton brings together two of the wardrobe's most enduring natural fibres. Linen contributes its crisp texture and breathability, while cotton lends softness and everyday comfort. Woven together, they create a cloth that feels relaxed, refined and naturally suited to warmer days.
