THE SS25 FABRIC GUIDE.

At Universal Works, everything starts with fabric, and it always has. Each season, we head out on our team travels to fairs and mills across the world, to source the right fabric for each piece, from the best embroidery to the perfect Derby Stripe and the most crisp Cotton.

We know you might not be able to pop into one of our stockists or UW stores, so we have created our Spring Summer ’25 Fabric Guide to give you a closer look and a deeper dive into each one.

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Casual Suiting.

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RECYCLED POLYTECH.

Woven from recycled polyester fibres and cotton, this compact fabric has a clean, utilitarian look. Lightweight but extremely durable, it is comfortable, quick drying, and practically immune to creases—so it is great out of the bag, wardrobe or suitcase.

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SUMMER CANVAS.

Chosen for its durability, look and comfort, this lightweight canvas is a great alternative to our Twill. Great for everyday and special occasions too, Summer Canvas is garment-dyed for a soft hand feel and a softer, 'already yours' look.

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REWORKED JEAN CLOTH.

Made with reconstructed denim that has been reworked into a new thread. The post-consumer denim is collected, graded by colour, shredded and re-spun into new yarns and then woven with ecru cotton into a high-quality denim cloth. With a canvassy feel, and a medium weight.

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Smarter Suiting.

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LORD COTTON LINEN.

An Italian-made fabric with a slubbed look, due to the blend of mixed fibres that take dye differently, creating subtle irregularities in colour and in texture. With a dry hand-feel, this is a great summer suiting option.

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DERBY STRIPE.

Classic colours, classic stripes—this is a classic seersucker in every way. In 100% cotton, with a summery grey pinstripe.

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TROPICAL SUITING.

Light but practical and durable, Tropical Suiting is easy-to-wear, with a clean, minimal look. The best bit? All its creases drop out, meaning it looks just as crisp straight out of your weekend bag as when it went in.

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MINI CHECK.

A fluid, exceptionally light tropical wool. A mini check created, with subtle shaded monochrome yarns. The perfect sartorial summer suiting.

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SEERSUCKER II.

COMING SOON.

With the same quality as our previous seasons, this summer-weight, single-colour fabric has a classic seersucker texture. Cool to the touch, this is great for those easy summer days.

VALENCIA COTTON.

COMING SOON.

A mix of recycled fabrics, Valencia Cotton is a lightweight suiting blend that holds its shape really well, with a fine, plain weave and a clean look.

OSPINA COTTON.

A simply woven, airy fabric in a blend of upcycled fibres to create a fabric with a seersucker effect and a dry hand feel. The blend of fibres gives a slight marl effect to the rich navy base.

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SHIRTING.

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HACOBA.

COMING SOON.

A substantial 100% cotton, with paisley broderie anglaise for a striking, summery look.

ORGANIC FINE POPLIN.

A classic light, durable and hard-wearing Poplin, over-dyed in our seasonal colours.

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DELOS.

A structured cotton with a rounded seersucker-waffle texture thanks to the dobby weave that helps add to the summer-readiness of this fabric.

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SUMMER JUNGLE COTTON

A blended cotton mix to give structure to this lightweight fabric. With a light sheen, Summer Jungle Cotton is embroidered with a leafy all-over motif.

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KOS SELF STRIPE.

A broad seersucker stripe—Kos Self Stripe has an added textural, self-colour pinstripe to add extra interest.

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FANS STRIPE COTTON.

Orange woven textured stripes, contrasted with a smooth, raised white stripe. All on 100% cotton summer shirting.

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MAUI COTTON.

Playing with texture, this combines seersucker stripes with wider textural woven stripes, bringing interest to a 100% cotton base.

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POP STRIPE TWO.

An exclusive stripe we developed ourselves, on simple cotton shirting. A lightweight base, this has none of the crispness you might associate with Poplin, but still with that summer softness.

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POP STRIPE THREE.

An exclusive stripe we developed ourselves, on simple cotton shirting. A lightweight base, this has none of the crispness you might associate with Poplin, but still with that summer softness.

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NEEDLE TIE 'N' DYE.

COMING SOON.

Intricately tie-dyed using stitch-resist needle tie dye technique, this fabric is full of detail and skill. Made on 100% cotton seersucker, every garment created with this fabric will be completely unique.

RHODES COTTON.

An intricately textured 100% cotton woven fabric, in exclusive-to-us colours. We created the combination of pattern and colour on this light, summer-weight fabric.

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HENDRIX BEACH STRIPE.

COMING SOON.

A featherweight, unstructured and airy cotton base, with woven bold stripes all over, in different variations.

SEERSUCKER.

An exceptionally lightweight seersucker. Perfect for summer thanks to its texture, which lifts the fabric away from your skin for a cooler feel.

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ISLAND PRINT COTTON.

COMING SOON.

A tightly woven but light weight cotton, with a striking deep blue pattern. The large repeat of this pattern means no two are exactly the same—resulting in unique patterns.

REEF COTTON.

COMING SOON.

A striking, open-weave 100% cotton summer shirting, with self-stripes to add further texture.

REEF STRIPE COTTON.

A striking, open weave 100% cotton summer shirting in exclusive-to-us colours. With contrasting stripes to create interest and texture.

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TILE 1.

Tile Cotton is sourced from one of Portugal's finest fabric mills, and reminds us of the tiles that adorn the buildings of Portugal. In a three-colour print, this colourway is exclusive to us this season.

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TILE 3.

Tile Cotton is sourced from one of Portugal's finest fabric mills, and reminds us of the tiles that adorn the buildings of Portugal. In a three-colour print, this colourway is exclusive to us this season.

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KANTHA COTTON.

This artisanal fabric is produced in India on woven cotton that is then embroidered all over to create this striking, unique look.

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GEO WAVE PRINT COTTON.

COMING SOON.

A tightly woven, lightweight cotton with a slight sheen, and a retro-inspired all-over geometric wave print.

3D CHECK.

This crazy tufted, raised pile effect check was made exclusively for us in Southern India, on a 100% cotton loomed base.

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ORI LINEN MIX.

A lightweight blend of cotton and linen. Woven with a slub yarn giving a slight texture and a dry hand-feel thanks to the linen, with extra structure from the cotton.

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MAGIC CIRCLE PRINT.

Adorned with plenty of magic circles, this hand-loomed fabric is hand-printed with natural indigo. The weaving variation and slubs are integral to this fabric, giving each piece its unique, original and perfectly imperfect appearance.

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TIE 'N' DYE SEERSUCKER.

COMING SOON.

A resist-dyed traditional seersucker. Each piece in Tie 'N' Dye Seersucker will look totally unique, thanks to the classic tie dye technique.

GARDENIA LYCOT.

A compact, structured weave with a super-soft handle. Heavy yet fluid, thanks to its lyocell blend, this has a slight sheen and a perfectly-worn-in look, achieved through our garment dyeing process.

SLUB LINEN MIX.

COMING SOON.

A light but structured linen mix. The soft, airy blend of linen and cotton delivers comfort and breathability, with an easy, marled, slubbed look.

ORGANIC OXFORD.

A simple, woven fabric made with ecru 'warp' threads and coloured or ecru 'weft' threads, creating our traditional-looking, classic Oxford, with plenty of timeless appeal.

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INDIGO II SEERSUCKER.

COMING SOON.

A high-quality summer-weight cotton with a slightly irregularly textured seersucker finish. Easy to wear and perfect for those hotter days.

LINCOT BIG CHECK.

With the summery dry handle of linen and the structure of cotton, this midweight fabric has a bold all-over check.

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PEACOCK IKAT.

Heavier than our usual ikat fabrics, this striking ikat weave is created exclusively for us on old narrow power looms in Southern India. Ikat fabrics are created by dyeing the yarn with a complex resist technique prior to weaving the fabric—there is true artistry to creating the design.

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CHAMBRAY.

A lightweight, simple cotton, Chambray has a summery yet practical look. Chambray is reactive to UV light—so we wouldn't recommend falling asleep in the sun...

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NIPPON WAFFLE.

A made-in-Japan, lightweight high-quality waffle weave. Garment-dyed for a softer, 'could be yours already' finish.

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NIPPON SELF STRIPE.

COMING SOON.

A 100% cotton Japanese-made textured weave, creating an intricately woven self-stripe.

KANTHA STRIPE.

COMING SOON.

This fabric is woven on an Indian artisan power loom and with applied kantha running stitches (a centuries-old traditional style of embroidery) to create its stripe effect.

INDIGO COTTON CHECK.

COMING SOON.

The broken check of this fabric was created using the artisanal ikat weaving method, using indigo dye.

PASTEL CHECK.

A lightweight, simple checked cotton in summer-ready pastel hues.

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EXCLUSIVELY UW.

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SWEDISH CAMO.

A seasonal, tonal recolour of our Swedish Camo. Created by Halley Stevensons of Dundee using a combination of waxing and aero tumbling, for a light and breathable but weather-repellent finish. It will develop a soft, aged appearance, keeping all the character of its cotton base.

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PEACOCK IKAT.

Heavier than our usual ikat fabrics, this striking ikat weave is created exclusively for us on old narrow power looms in Southern India. Ikat fabrics are created by dyeing the yarn with a complex resist technique prior to weaving the fabric—there is true artistry to creating the design.

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GINGHAM COTTON.

Ideal for adding an extra layer of warmth, protection and interest to your tees. With a knitted jacquard check in an exclusive-to-us colourway.

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LINCOT STRIPE JERSEY.

COMING SOON.

Exclusively designed for us, Lincot Stripe Jersey has a slubbed ecru base, with knitted red and black stripes running through. With a dry handle and a vintage feel, this is a linen-mix single jersey fabric.

3D CHECK.

This crazy tufted, raised pile effect check was made exclusively for us in Southern India, on a 100% cotton loomed base.

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SUMMER CHECK.

Ideal for adding an extra layer of warmth, protection and interest to your tees. With a smooth finish, and an exclusive pattern that has been knitted into the fabric.

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FANTASY CHECKERBOARD.

COMING SOON.

An exclusively knitted-for-us checkerboard design using drop stitches on a midweight organic cotton.

TILE 1 COTTON.

Tile Cotton is sourced from one of Portugal's finest fabric mills, and reminds us of the tiles that adorn the buildings of Portugal. In a three-colour print, this colourway is exclusive to us this season.

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TILE 3 COTTON.

Tile Cotton is sourced from one of Portugal's finest fabric mills, and reminds us of the tiles that adorn the buildings of Portugal. In a three-colour print, this colourway is exclusive to us this season.

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RHODES COTTON.

An intricately textured 100% cotton woven fabric, in exclusive-to-us colours. We created the combination of pattern and colour on this light, summer-weight fabric.

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POP STRIPE TWO.

An exclusive stripe we developed ourselves, on simple cotton shirting. A lightweight base, this has none of the crispness you might associate with Poplin, but still with that summer softness.

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POP STRIPE THREE.

An exclusive stripe we developed ourselves, on simple cotton shirting. A lightweight base, this has none of the crispness you might associate with Poplin, but still with that summer softness.

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REEF STRIPE COTTON.

A striking, open weave 100% cotton summer shirting in exclusive-to-us colours. With contrasting stripes to create interest and texture.

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PRINTS, PATTERNS & TEXTURES.

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3D CHECK.

This crazy tufted, raised pile effect check was made exclusively for us in Southern India, on a 100% cotton loomed base.

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RECYCLED SPLASH NYLON.

Recycled Splash Nylon is a hand-dyed fabric with that could-be-vintage feel. Imperfectly perfect, no two are the same. So you can enjoy the knowledge that your garment is completely unique.

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PEACOCK IKAT.

Heavier than our usual ikat fabrics, this striking ikat weave is created exclusively for us on old narrow power looms in Southern India. Ikat fabrics are created by dyeing the yarn with a complex resist technique prior to weaving the fabric—there is true artistry to creating the design.

VIEW.

SWEDISH CAMO.

A seasonal, tonal recolour of our Swedish Camo. Created by Halley Stevensons of Dundee using a combination of waxing and aero tumbling, for a light and breathable but weather-repellent finish. It will develop a soft, aged appearance, keeping all the character of its cotton base.

VIEW.

HACOBA.

COMING SOON.

A substantial 100% cotton, with paisley broderie anglaise for a striking, summery look.

FANS STRIPE.

Textured, woven colourful stripes—smooth and with a sheen, in jacquard orange and solid white—create this 100% cotton summer shirting.

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MAUI COTTON.

Playing with texture, this combines seersucker stripes with wider textural woven stripes, bringing interest to a 100% cotton base.

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DELOS COTTON.

A structured cotton with a rounded seersucker-waffle texture thanks to the dobby weave that helps add to the summer-readiness of this fabric.

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SUMMER JUNGLE COTTON.

A blended cotton mix to give structure to this lightweight fabric. With a light sheen, Summer Jungle Cotton is embroidered with a leafy all-over motif.

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KOS SELF STRIPE.

A broad seersucker stripe—Kos Self Stripe has an added textural, self-colour pinstripe to add extra interest.

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HENDRIX BEACH STRIPE.

COMING SOON.

A featherweight, unstructured and airy cotton base, with woven bold stripes all over, in different variations.

TILE 1.

Tile Cotton is sourced from one of Portugal's finest fabric mills, and reminds us of the tiles that adorn the buildings of Portugal. In a three-colour print, this colourway is exclusive to us this season.

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TILE 2.

Tile Cotton is sourced from one of Portugal's finest fabric mills, and reminds us of the tiles that adorn the buildings of Portugal. In a three-colour print, this colourway is exclusive to us this season.

VIEW.

REEF STRIPE COTTON.

A striking, open weave 100% cotton summer shirting in exclusive-to-us colours. With contrasting stripes to create interest and texture.

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GEO WAVE PRINT COTTON.

COMING SOON.

A tightly woven, lightweight cotton with a slight sheen, and a retro-inspired all-over geometric wave print.

ISLAND PRINT COTTON.

COMING SOON.

A tightly woven but light weight cotton, with a striking deep blue pattern. The large repeat of this pattern means no two are exactly the same—resulting in unique patterns.

KANTHA COTTON.

This artisanal fabric is produced in India on woven cotton that is then embroidered all over to create this striking, unique look.

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TIE DYE SEERSUCKER.

COMING SOON.

A resist-dyed traditional seersucker. Each piece in Tie 'N' Dye Seersucker will look totally unique, thanks to the classic tie dye technique.

MAGIC CIRCLE.

Adorned with plenty of magic circles, this hand-loomed fabric is hand-printed with natural indigo. The weaving variation and slubs are integral to this fabric, giving each piece its unique, original and perfectly imperfect appearance.

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COTTON MIX FLEECE.

A not-so-fleecey fleece, with a smooth, slightly structured medium-weight jacquard knit. We chose two complimentary jacquard patterns to combine in the finished garments.

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KNITS & HEAVIER JERSEY.

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COTTON KNIT.

An Italian spun, marled yarn made of 100% cotton, making use of recycled fibres for an eco-summer knit with a soft hand feel.

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SUMMER CHECK.

Ideal for adding an extra layer of warmth, protection and interest to your tees. With a smooth finish, and an exclusive pattern that has been knitted into the fabric.

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COAST KNIT.

A cotton-wool mix yarn for a soft, summer-weight knit, using lambswool and cotton for heat regulation.

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GINGHAM MIX FLEECE.

Ideal for adding an extra layer of warmth, protection and interest to your tees. With a knitted jacquard check in an exclusive-to-us colourway.

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RECYCLED COTTON BLEND JERSEY.

A recycled cotton and recycled polyester mix, Recycled Cotton Blend Jersey has a marl effect due to the mix of yarns. Smooth and clean on the outer and soft on the reverse, this is a comfortable mid-weight jersey perfect for layering on cooler summer days and evenings.

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FANTASY CHECKERBOARD.

COMING SOON.

An exclusively knitted-for-us checkerboard design using drop stitches on a midweight organic cotton.

OPEN KNIT.

An airy, summer knit with an open pattern and bigger gauge, for added ventilation (and interest). With a chest band in a plain knit.

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COTTON MIX FLEECE.

A not-so-fleecey fleece, with a smooth, slightly structured medium-weight jacquard knit. We chose two complimentary jacquard patterns to combine in the finished garments.

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ALVAR FLEECE.

Made from recycled fibres, this has a richly textured look and feel, thanks to its looped weave and brushed pile.

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BRUSH BACK SWEAT.

A lightweight vintage-feel sweatshirt fabric, with a smooth side and a brushed reverse. We loved both, so used them to create texture contrasts to our pieces.

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LIGHTER JERSEY.

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LINCOT STRIPE JERSEY.

COMING SOON.

Exclusively designed for us, Lincot Stripe Jersey has a slubbed ecru base, with knitted red and black stripes running through. With a dry handle and a vintage feel, this is a linen-mix single jersey fabric.

SINGLE JERSEY.

Our simple, core fabric—a 150g single jersey created from open-ended yarn and non-mercerised, for a vintage-like feel.

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PIQUET.

Piquet is a soft cotton fabric with a slightly textured weave. Super comfortable, super breathable, and perfect for everyday wear.

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ORGANIC JERSEY.

Ideal for making the perfect tees, this is a 160g midweight 100% organic cotton jersey.

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LIGHTWEIGHT TERRY.

COMING SOON.

This towelling fabric has a super soft, plush texture that is extremely comfortable to wear. A textured jersey which has a richness of colour due to its garment-dyed finish.

EVERYDAY WEAR.

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8OZ ORGANIC DENIM.

A lightweight, 100% organic cotton denim. This is made using a yarn with a slight slub, and is available in two different washes—a rinsed dark Indigo, and a heavy Washed Indigo, for a vintage-like, textured look.

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SLUB SATEEN.

Woven to produce two different textures on the front and back, with an irregular, raised slub on one side and the reverse a smooth sateen. Deceptively light, this is garment-dyed for a lived-in look.

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HERRINGBONE COTTON.

A summer-weight cotton, with a herringbone weave pattern. Made for us in Italy and garment-dyed for a beautiful finish.

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RECYCLED COTTON.

An Italian-made bold twill weave for the perfect recycled, undyed natural ecru denim set. Weighty, with a lovely natural slub to the weave, and an irregularity in the 'weft' threads.

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KELLY COTTON.

A compact twill weave with a dry handle and a cleaner, smoother, more sartorial feel and look.

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SUMMER CANVAS.

Chosen for its durability, look and comfort, this lightweight canvas is a great alternative to our Twill. Great for everyday and special occasions too, Summer Canvas is garment-dyed for a soft hand feel and a softer, 'already yours' look.

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OSPINA CHECK COTTON.

A simply woven, airy fabric in a blend of upcycled fibres with a seersucker effect and a dry hand feel. Made in this two-colour small check, or our plain navy Ospina Cotton.

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