THE AW23 FABRIC GUIDE.
THE FABRICS.
corduroy
CORDUROY.
CORTINA TWEED
CORTINA TWEED.
WOOL FLEECE
WOOL FLEECE.
SHINGORA DOT.
SHINGORA DOT.
Fabric Composition: 63% Cotton, 26% Wool, 11% Polyamide.
Fabric Weight: 295g/m².
UPCYCLED ITALIAN TWEED.
UPCYCLED ITALIAN TWEED.
CARBON COTTON.
CARBON COTTON.
HARRIS TWEED.
HARRIS TWEED.
NEBRASKA COTTON.
NEBRASKA COTTON.
ITALIAN PINSTRIPE.
ITALIAN PINSTRIPE.
CRAZY CHECK WOOL MIX.
CRAZY CHECK WOOL MIX.
KYO COTTON.
KYO COTTON.
Fabric Composition: 100% Cotton.
Fabric Weight: 260g/m².
IKAT TWILL CHECK.
IKAT TWILL CHECK.
IT BRUSHED TWILL.
IT BRUSHED TWILL.
FLOWER FLEECE.
FLOWER FLEECE.
SOFT WOOL-COTTON KNIT.
SOFT WOOL-COTTON KNIT.
Wrapping yourself in this ultra-cosy blend of wool and cotton feels like a warm hug, and, let’s face it people – we all need a hug sometimes. It’s been knitted exclusively for us in Portugal, the wool adding softness and body, and the cotton adding a pleasing density. It has a soft, knitted outer and a smooth jersey inner, textures that look as good as they feel. We’ve used this fabric for our Surfer Hoodie and Zip Liner Jacket, both ultra-useful pieces that really shine when cut from soft, textural materials. Combining two time-tested yarns to make something entirely new, this might just become your best friend this autumn.
ECO WOOL.
ECO WOOL.
Wrapping yourself in this ultra-cosy blend of wool and cotton feels like a warm hug, and, let’s face it people – we all need a hug sometimes. It’s been knitted exclusively for us in Portugal, the wool adding softness and body, and the cotton adding a pleasing density. It has a soft, knitted outer and a smooth jersey inner, textures that look as good as they feel. We’ve used this fabric for our Surfer Hoodie and Zip Liner Jacket, both ultra-useful pieces that really shine when cut from soft, textural materials. Combining two time-tested yarns to make something entirely new, this might just become your best friend this autumn.
DIAMOND QUILT RECYCLED NYLON.
DIAMOND QUILT RECYCLED NYLON.
As its criss-cross quilted texture suggests, this fabric is a real diamond. Made in South Korea by fabric specialists, its recycled nylon exterior has that perfect left-in-the-sun shade you only find in the most sought-after examples of vintage militaria. It’s filled with a CLO technical insulation, which adds not only warmth but a bit of volume, too. Perhaps unsurprisingly, we’ve used the Diamond Quilt Recycled Nylon for our Military Liner Jacket, Military Liner Gilet, and the Diamond Quilt Parka – our take on the classic fishtail. Each one of these is reversible, revealing a contrasting shade of khaki on the other side.
WOOL/COTTON SEERSUCKER.
WOOL/COTTON SEERSUCKER.
With its narrow stripes and puckered, crinkly texture, seersucker is a true textile marvel. A reliable highlight of summer dressing, we wanted to create a version suitable for winter, to keep that seersucker party going year-round. The result is this, a blend of wool and cotton made by one of Italy’s finest mills. It retains everything you love about seersucker, but adds weight and warmth, making it perfect for autumn and winter. Its colour also nicely reflects the season, foregoing the typical white and pale blue stripes in favour of a deep tonal navy.
With its narrow stripes and puckered, crinkly texture, seersucker is a true textile marvel. A reliable highlight of summer dressing, we wanted to create a version suitable for winter, to keep that seersucker party going year-round. The result is this, a blend of wool and cotton made by one of Italy’s finest mills. It retains everything you love about seersucker, but adds weight and warmth, making it perfect for autumn and winter. Its colour also nicely reflects the season, foregoing the typical white and pale blue stripes in favour of a deep tonal navy.
Fabric Composition: 41% Cotton, 40% Wool, 15% Polyamide, 4% Other Fibres.
Fabric Weight: 250g/m².
VIEW MOWBRAY.
MOWBRAY.
A heavy-duty wool mix, and perhaps the quintessential UW outerwear fabric, Mowbray is seriously substantial, offering weight, density, and heaps of texture. It’s our own take on Melton boiled wool, arguably the most classic of winter workwear materials. With its rich, feel and smooth texture, it’s perfect for making what you might call ‘proper’ jackets – our Cruiser Parka and Jacket, Long Swing Overcoat, Newark Bomber, and Chore Waistcoat, for example. Guaranteed to keep you well-protected from the elements, and looking good at the same time.
FAIRISLE MIX.
FAIRISLE MIX.
With the help of some top-shelf Italian fabric specialists we have this bizarre and beautiful amalgam of classic Fairisle knitting, and some heavy brushing.. Some think it shouldn’t exist, but flippin ‘eck, we’re glad it does. It has all the intricate design and mossy Shetland colouring of your most traditional Fairisle jumpers, but drags these elements quite abruptly into the 21st century. For AW23 we’ve used this truly unique fabric for our New York Cardigan and Zip Liner Jacket.