Each season, we head out on our team travels to fairs, mills and makers across the world, to source the best fabric for each of our designs.
For those who might not be able to make it to one of our stores or stockists, we have created a Fabric Guide to give you a closer look at each one we are using this season.
Featuring Upcycled & Recycled Fibres.
Sintra Recycled Cotton.
Whilst this may look like vintage denim workwear, it is a thoroughly contemporary fabric. Its character comes from the combination of colour and recycled yarns. It has a plain, loose weave creating a lightweight fabric with a slightly slubby texture and dry hand feel.
Recycled/Bio Jersey.
A lightweight, single jersey using a mix of recycled and organic cotton.
ALVAR FLEECE.
Made from recycled fibres, this has a richly textured look and feel, thanks to its looped weave and brushed pile.
SEO RECYCLED NYLON.
A crisp, 100% recycled polyamide, sourced from our favourite Korean fabric mill. Lightweight and tightly woven, with water resistant properties.
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 just as crisp out of the bag, wardrobe or suitcase as when it went in.
OSPINA COTTON.
A loosely woven seersucker in a blend of upcycled fibres which give a slight marl effect to the rich navy colour. This has become a firm summer favourite due to its deceptive airiness.
Recycled Splash Nylon.
A hand-dyed and recycled Polyamide from an innovative Korean maker, 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.
Recycled Herringbone.
Our soft-handle Herringbone Denim, with 20% recycled cotton. It comes in two shades—one rinsed to keep the dark indigo look and the other heavily washed.
REWORKED JEAN CLOTH.
Made with organic cotton and recycled cotton which gives the fabric its tonal qualities. Woven to look like washed out denim this has a 205g weight which is lighter than similar ones from our past seasons.
Cotton Recycled Nylon Mix.
A lightweight water resistant cotton touch fabric. From our favourite Korean maker, who specialise in tech-forward fabrics.
VALENCIA COTTON.
A mix of recycled fabrics, Valencia Cotton is a lightweight suiting blend that holds its shape well, with a fine, plain weave and a clean look.
Eco Cotton Knit.
An Italian yarn blending recycled and virgin cotton. Knitted into a plain/purl pattern with a dry hand feel.
Recycled Cotton Blend Jersey.
Exclusively knitted for us in Portugal, a 300g, brushed back jersey in a blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester to create a lighter weight.
EVERYDAY WEAR.
Hard working everyday fabrics such as canvas, denim, twill.
HERRINGBONE DENIM.
Our soft-handle Herringbone Denim, with 20% recycled cotton. It comes in two shades—one rinsed to keep the dark indigo look and the other heavily washed. This garment is dyed with indigo.
KAIHARA DENIM.
Kaihara Denim is an iconic Japanese fabric mill from Fukuyama, Hiroshima, that produces some of the best denim in the world. We have chosen a 7.5oz, a light, summer weight. This garment is dyed with indigo.
REWORKED JEAN CLOTH.
Made with organic cotton and recycled cotton which gives the fabric its tonal qualities. Woven to look like washed out denim this has a 205g weight which is lighter than similar ones from our past seasons.
8oz Slub Denim.
A lighter-weight, 8oz denim with a heavy wash to create a vintage-like look, by exposing the slub yarn which gives the visual 'broken' texture. This garment is dyed with indigo.
KELLY COTTON.
A compact lightweight twill weave with a dry handle and a slightly polished finish.
RECYCLED POLY TECH.
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.
KOKO COTLIN.
A lightweight, dry handle slubed ecru denim. A mix of cotton and linen which gives it its slubby, lightweight character.
WOOLCOT BIO.
A simple, smooth knit construction in a light and temperature regulating combination of Merino wool and recycled cotton.
Organic Fine Poplin.
A classic, crisp, hard-wearing Poplin, over-dyed in our seasonal colours.
SINTRA RECYCLED COTTON.
Whilst this may look like vintage denim workwear, it is a thoroughly contemporary fabric. Its character comes from the combination of colour and recycled yarns. It has a plain, loose weave creating a lightweight fabric with a slightly slubby texture and dry hand feel.
Peached Poplin.
A medium weight poplin with a slightly brushed (or peached) surface for a softer touch.
IZUMI COTTON.
A plain weave, lightweight, dry handle cotton. This uses slubbed and marled threads to create its marled look.
MERINO.
A fine-gauge knit using 100% Merino wool for its breathable and comfort qualities.
Lucas Cotton Mix.
A mid-to-lightweight suiting fabric in a three colour, small houndstooth check.
Summer Canvas.
Chosen for its durability and looks, this lightweight canvas is a great hard working staple. Great for everyday and special occasions, Summer Canvas is garment-dyed for a soft hand feel and an, 'already yours' look.
SLUB DRILL.
An unbleached twill weave, with an irregular yarn creating a slight slub.
LIGHTWEIGHT SUITING.
Lighter weight or looser woven fabrics to see you through those hotter days.
MERIDA SEERSUCKER.
A classic single colour seersucker, the perfect summer fabric to keep you cool in the sun thanks to its puckered surface.
OSPINA COTTON.
A loosely woven seersucker in a blend of upcycled fibres which give a slight marl effect to the rich navy colour. This has become a firm summer favourite due to its deceptive airyness.
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.
DERBY STRIPE.
A classic seersucker, woven with varying tension to create the classic seersucker structure. In 100% cotton, with subtle tonal stripes.
KENNEDY STRIPE.
A summer classic, an American-style, casual suiting fabric, synonomous with the Preppy look. A two colour, summer weight seersucker, with a fine stripe.
ORGANIC FINE CORD.
A light weight, soft handle, very narrow, 21 wale cord made with a 100% organic cotton.
TROPICAL SUITING.
Light but practical and durable, Tropical Suiting is easy-to-wear, with a clean, minimal look. And the best bit? It is perfect for travel as it looks just as crisp straight out of your weekend bag as when it went in.
CHESTER STRIPE.
A pinstriped seersucker, tightly woven for a crisp structure which keeps its shape nicely.
VALENCIA COTTON.
A mix of recycled fabrics, Valencia Cotton is a lightweight suiting blend that holds its shape well, with a fine, plain weave and a clean look.
MIDWEIGHT SUITING.
Here you will find suiting fabrics that are a little bit heavier.
LINEN SLUB WEAVE.
A medium weight plain weave with a slubbed yarn which gives the slightly uneven texture. In a mix of linen, for its coolness and breathability, and cotton for a more durable structure.
WALES GLEN CHECK.
Glen check (otherwise known as a Prince of Wales check), is tightly woven for a crisp, lightweight, summer handle.
PEACHED POPLIN.
A medium weight poplin with a slightly brushed (or peached) surface for a softer touch.
LUCAS COTTON MIX.
A mid-to-lightweight suiting fabric in a three colour, small houndstooth check.
SUMMER CANVAS.
Chosen for its durability and looks, this lightweight canvas is a great hard working staple. Great for everyday and special occasions, Summer Canvas is garment-dyed for a soft hand feel and an, 'already yours' look.
TWILL.
A tightly woven fabric, creating strength and durability. Our cotton Twill is a UW exclusive and features a 3/1 weave, which creates the Twill's signature diagonal stripe within the fabric.
KIMSTOP.
A classic ripstop. Midweight and 100% cotton, this is Indigo dyed, so will wear and fade nicely over time. This garment is dyed with indigo.
LYO LINEN MIX.
A plain weave in a blend of cotton, linen and lyocell then garment-dyed for a washed, relaxed look. This has a smooth, dry hand feel with some fluidity.
LIGHTWEIGHT SHIRTING.
Loosely woven, or lighter weights suitable for hotter days.
Letts Cotton.
A lightweight, loose, open weave cotton with a dry handle and a self coloured square pattern.
Lily Stripe.
A very lightweight fine seersucker with a contrasting pinstripe.
Sido Linen Mix.
A marled effect cotton-linen mix with a slight slub, and a soft, dry handle.
Hendrix Stripe.
A very lightweight (our lightest weight shirting), loose-weave shirting. The striping pattern and colourway is exclusive to us. Perfect for summer days and nights.
Fine Organic Cotton.
A lightweight loose weave organic cotton. Woven using blended coloured threads to create the soft marled colour.
Seersucker Shirting.
This summer-weight, single-colour seersucker, a texture which helps to keep you cool by lifting the fabric away from your skin.
Kantha Flower.
A true artisanal fabric, like our 3D Flower, Kantha Flower's base is hand-spun and woven on khadi, a simple ecru fabric and product of India, and then embroidered all over. This technique means no two will be exactly the same, reiterating the 'beauty in the imperfection'.
Arten Seersucker.
A very lightweight seersucker woven like a ripstop (small squares) and washed to further enhance the texture.
Cape Block Print.
Hand block printed in India. This intricate skilled design in an exclusive to us, on a lightweight base in a tonal mix of olive, mustard and brown.
DIAMOND IKAT.
A three colour, double ikat. Ikat is a highly skilled technique whereby the pattern is created by resist dyeing the yarn prior to weaving the fabric. The result is full of character with its irregular texture and pattern due to its time consuming hand process. This garment is dyed with indigo.
MAUI COTTON.
Playing with texture, this combines seersucker stripes with wider textural woven stripes, bringing interest to a 100% cotton base.
Aberdeen Lincot.
A cotton-linen mix, creating a medium weight shirting. Using slub yarns to produce this lovely, slightly '50s looking, three colour, gingham-like, check.
EXCLUSIVELY UW.
DIAMOND IKAT.
A three colour, double ikat. Ikat is a highly skilled technique whereby the pattern is created by resist dyeing the yarn prior to weaving the fabric. The result is full of character with its irregular texture and pattern due to its time consuming hand process.
HENDRIX STRIPE.
A very lightweight (our lightest weight shirting), loose-weave shirting. The striping pattern and colourway is exclusive to us. Perfect for summer days and nights.
POP MULTI STRIPE.
An in-house designed multi-striped poplin.
BLOCK PRINT CIRCLES.
A super lightweight self check, forms the base of this exclusive to us, Indian fabric. This circle design is created through resist-dyeing with indigo dye. This garment is dyed with indigo.
3D FLOWER.
A tufted, 3D flower pattern on a lightweight ecru Khadi cotton base, which is a hand-spun and hand-woven fabric from India.
PEACHED POPLIN.
A medium weight poplin with a slightly brushed (or peached) surface for a softer touch.
KANTHA FLOWER.
A true artisanal fabric, like our 3D Flower, Kantha Flower's base is hand-spun and woven on khadi, a simple ecru fabric and product of India, and then embroidered all over. This technique means no two will be exactly the same, reiterating the 'beauty in the imperfection'.
JUNGLE TOILE TWILL.
A redrawn exclusive print which nods to traditional toile, subverted to show tropical, flora and fauna. Printed on our classic, cotton, Twill.
KONOS COTTON.
Woven in Portugal exclusively for us, this is a luxurious, heavily patterned and textured fabric.
SUMMER CANVAS.
Chosen for its durability and looks, this lightweight canvas is a great hard working staple. Great for everyday and special occasions, Summer Canvas is garment-dyed for a soft hand feel and an, 'already yours' look.
ORGANIC FINE POPLIN.
A classic, crisp, hard-wearing Poplin, over-dyed in our seasonal colours.
LYO LINEN MIX.
A plain weave in a blend of cotton, linen and lyocell then garment-dyed for a washed, relaxed look. This has a smooth, dry hand feel with some fluidity.
PRINTS & PATTERNS.
Cotton Lace Knit.
A fine 12-gauge knit, knitted in 100% Italian cotton. A plain knit with an openwork square pattern.
ARGYLL JERSEY.
A smooth, medium-weight jacquard knit in an Argyll pattern. Easy to wear and easy to care for with its blend of cotton and polyester.
DIAMOND DOBBY.
An open plainweave base with and all over raised texture diamond pattern.
Konos Cotton.
Woven in Portugal exclusively for us, this is a luxurious, heavily patterned and textured fabric.
EMBROIDERED DIAMOND.
A lightweight, loose weave cotton with a contrasting, all-over, embroidered motif which brings pattern and texture.
WINDOW PANES.
A soft, 100% cotton fabric with an all over print of brushed, painterly stripes.
Fantasy Checkerboard.
An exclusive knitted-for-us checkerboard design using alternate squares of drop stitching and a 2x1 rib in a midweight organic cotton.
3D Flower.
A tufted, 3D flower pattern on a lightweight ecru Khadi cotton base, which is a hand-spun and hand-woven fabric from India.
Jungle Toile Poplin.
A redrawn exclusive print which nods to traditional toile, subverted to show tropical, flora and fauna. Printed on a crisp white poplin.
Jungle Toile Twill.
A redrawn exclusive print which nods to traditional toile, subverted to show tropical, flora and fauna. Printed on our classic, cotton, Twill.
STRIPES.
POP MULTI STRIPE.
An in-house designed multi-striped poplin.
CHESTER STRIPE.
A pinstriped seersucker, tightly woven for a crisp structure which keeps its shape nicely.
DERBY STRIPE.
A classic seersucker, woven with varying tension to create the classic seersucker structure. In 100% cotton, with subtle tonal stripes.
KENNEDY STRIPE.
A summer classic, an American-style, casual suiting fabric, synonomous with the Preppy look. A two colour, summer weight seersucker, with a fine stripe.
HENDRIX STRIPE.
A very lightweight (our lightest weight shirting), loose-weave shirting. The striping pattern and colourway is exclusive to us. Perfect for summer days and nights.
URBAN STRIPE.
Broad and narrow stripes give this shirting its character.
MC STRIPE.
A smooth soft poplin in a classic stripe, with a bit more interest.
LILY STRIPE.
A very lightweight fine seersucker with a contrasting pinstripe.
OFFICE STRIPES.
A regular-weight 100% cotton poplin, with a classic stripe all over.
CLASSIC STRIPE.
A classic navy and white striped cotton poplin.
BOLD TEXTURES.
ALVAR FLEECE.
Made from recycled fibres, this has a richly textured look and feel, thanks to its looped weave and brushed pile.
KONOS COTTON.
Woven in Portugal exclusively for us, this is a luxurious, heavily patterned and textured fabric.
OSPINA COTTON.
Woven in Portugal exclusively for us, this is a luxurious, heavily patterned and textured fabric.
Dot Waffle.
This textured Japanese fabric has a lovely waffle like texture that is perfect for summer.
Fine Texture Tricot.
A 100% cotton with a small ribbed, waffle texture in the knit.
3D FLOWER.
A tufted, 3D flower pattern on a lightweight ecru Khadi cotton base, which is a hand-spun and hand-woven fabric from India.
Eco Cotton.
An Italian yarn blending recycled and virgin cotton. Knitted into a plain/purl pattern with a dry hand feel.
KANTHA FLOWER.
A true artisanal fabric, like our 3D Flower, Kantha Flower's base is hand-spun and woven on khadi, a simple ecru fabric and product of India, and then embroidered all over. This technique means no two will be exactly the same, reiterating the 'beauty in the imperfection'.
Texture Plaid.
Texture Plaid is a loosely woven cotton, creating an airy two-colour tartan.
Derby Stripe.
A classic seersucker, woven with varying tension to create the classic seersucker structure. In 100% cotton, with subtle tonal stripes.
SUBTLE TEXTURES.
The subtle textures of seemingly plain fabrics you might miss at a first glance.
IZUMI COTTON.
A plain weave, lightweight, dry handle cotton. This uses slubbed and marled threads to create its marled look.
TECH COTTON.
A compact woven cotton chosen for its colour and soft vintage look.
SINTRA RECYCLED COTTON.
Whilst this may look like vintage denim workwear, it is a thoroughly contemporary fabric. Its character comes from the combination of colour and recycled yarns. It has a plain, loose weave creating a lightweight fabric with a slightly slubby texture and dry hand feel.
RECYCLED BIO JERSEY.
A lightweight, single jersey using a mix of recycled and organic cotton.
PIQUET.
Piquet is a knitted cotton often found in sports tops due to its small honey-comb like texture which reduces skin contact.
Aberdeen Lincot.
A cotton-linen mix, creating a medium weight shirting. Using slub yarns to produce this lovely, slightly '50s looking, three colour, gingham-like, check.
LETTS COTTON.
A lightweight, loose, open weave cotton with a dry handle and a self coloured square pattern.
KENDAL COTTON.
A weighty cotton but with a loose open weave and a dry hand feel.
Cotton Recycled Nylon Mix.
A lightweight water resistant cotton touch fabric. From our favourite Korean maker, who specialise in tech-forward fabrics.
SUMMER CANVAS.
Chosen for its durability and looks, this lightweight canvas is a great hard working staple. Great for everyday and special occasions, Summer Canvas is garment-dyed for a soft hand feel and an, 'already yours' look.
Light Weight Terry.
This 100% cotton towelling fabric has a super soft, plush texture that is comfortable to wear and a lovely richness of colour.
Kimstop.
A classic ripstop. Midweight and 100% cotton, this is Indigo dyed, so will wear and fade nicely over time.
Seo Recycled Nylon.
A crisp, 100% recycled polyamide, sourced from our favourite Korean fabric mill. Lightweight and tightly woven, with water resistant properties.
British Wax Cotton.
Based in Lancashire, England, British Millerain has been a pioneer in the manufacture of waxed cotton for well over 100 years. With a dry handle, this is not a 'wet' wax, with a synthetic application to give some water-resistancy.
Maiorca Jersey.
A light weight, basket weave, knitted fabric in an irregular-dyed, indigo look yarn.
Organic Fine Cord.
A light weight, soft handle, very narrow, 21 wale cord made with a 100% organic cotton.
KNITS & HEAVIER JERSEY.
Eco Cotton Knit.
An Italian yarn blending recycled and virgin cotton. Knitted into a plain/purl pattern with a dry hand feel.
FANTASY CHECKERBOARD.
An exclusive knitted-for-us checkerboard design using alternate squares of drop stitching and a 2x1 rib in a midweight organic cotton.
ALVAR FLEECE.
Made from recycled fibres, this has a richly textured look and feel, thanks to its looped weave and brushed pile.
Brush Back Sweat.
A 350g single jersey, with a soft brushed pile on the inside.
Recycled Cotton Blend.
Exclusively knitted for us in Portugal, a 300g, brushed back jersey in a blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester to create a lighter weight.
Argyll Jersey.
A smooth, medium-weight jacquard knit in an Argyll pattern. Easy to wear and easy to care for with its blend of cotton and polyester.
Cotton Lace Knit.
A fine 12-gauge knit, knitted in 100% Italian cotton. A plain knit with an openwork square pattern.
Fine Texture Tricot.
A 100% cotton with a small ribbed, waffle texture in the knit.
Merino Fine Knit.
A fine-gauge knit using 100% Merino wool for its breathable and comfort qualities.
Woolcot Bio.
A simple, smooth knit construction in a light and temperature regulating combination of Merino wool and recycled cotton.