We work with a focused range of cloth rather than an endless swatch wall. These nine fabrics cover everything from a linen suit for a beach wedding to a wool overcoat for a European winter, and each one is here because it does a particular job well. Select any fabric to see what it suits best. If you are not sure what will work for your occasion or your climate, come in and we will talk it through.
Thai silk is woven from thread produced by the silkworm, traditionally raised on mulberry trees in the north of Thailand. Hand-weaving gives the cloth its characteristic uneven texture and deep, shifting colour. It drapes softly, catches the light beautifully, and it is one of the few fabrics we work with that is genuinely local to us.
Cotton is one of the most widely used fabrics in the world, spun from the soft fibres that surround the seeds of the cotton plant. It is entirely natural, with no synthetic content. Woven cotton breathes well, takes colour beautifully and softens with wear, which makes it a dependable choice for warm-weather tailoring and relaxed jackets alike.
Linen is woven from the fibres of the flax plant and is among the oldest textiles in the world. It is stronger and more absorbent than cotton, and it dries quickly. Linen breathes exceptionally well in heat, and its tendency to crease is part of its character rather than a fault. Few fabrics suit an island climate better.
Wool is a natural fibre taken from the fleece of sheep, prized for its warmth, its resilience and its ability to hold a clean line. Heavier wool cloths are woven specifically for outerwear, where weight and structure matter more than drape. A well-made wool overcoat resists creasing, sheds light rain and lasts for many seasons.
Cashmere comes from the fine undercoat of goats raised in Central Asia and the Gobi Desert. The fibre is far finer than sheep's wool, which allows a cloth to be both dense and light at the same time. It is soft enough to wear against the skin, and it gives an overcoat a noticeably refined drape and handle.
Tweed is a rugged wool weave developed in Scotland to stand up to wind and rain. Its character comes from the natural wool used in the yarn, which produces the flecked, mottled patterns tweed is known for. Dense and firm to the touch, it suits jackets and outerwear rather than lightweight summer tailoring.
Egyptian cotton is an extra-long staple cotton grown in the Nile Delta, where the climate produces unusually long fibres. Those fibres spin into finer, stronger yarns, giving a cloth that is smooth, durable and comfortable next to the skin. It is the reason a well-made Egyptian cotton shirt outlasts and outperforms an ordinary one.
Birdseye is a cotton woven on a dobby loom to produce a small repeating pattern that resembles the eye of a bird. The texture adds quiet interest to a suit without reading as an obvious pattern, and the cotton base keeps the cloth light. It works equally well as a full suit or as a separate jacket.
Merino wool comes from Merino sheep, whose fleece produces one of the finest and softest wool fibres available. It is light enough for year-round tailoring, holds a crease well and regulates temperature naturally. These qualities make it one of the most versatile cloths we work with, suited to formal suits and softer jackets alike.
