The Coleridge vest gives a fresh update to three-piece dressing. With button detail at centre-front fastening this style is traditionally tailored and finished. With double welt pockets and traditional buckle detail at centre-back.

Details:

• 49% wool (Australia)
• 30% silk (China)
• 21% linen (Belgium)
• Dying/weaving/finishing in Italy.

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics.

Wool is a renewable fiber; one sheep can produce 4-5 pounds of wool per year. Wool provides warmth by trapping heat, while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body so skin stays dry and comfortable. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. Its exceptional durability allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into right soil conditions.

Silk is known for its luxurious drape, luster and ability to take rich color. It is the strongest natural fiber and has low density, creating light and comfortable fabric. Silk’s resilient elasticity maintains garment shape, and its smooth surface is resistant to attracting dirt. Silk keeps you cool in warm weather and provides insulating warmth in cool weather.

Linen is a natural fiber from the flax plant and is one of the oldest cultivated plant fibers. It has exceptional ability to keep skin cool in warm weather, due to its airflow, wicking, and crisp fibers that stand away from body. Twice as strong as cotton, it becomes softer over time, while maintaining its exceptional durability.

This mill is part of a company that has been wholesaling textiles for six generations. They have profound understanding of raw material and they use innovate farms that respect animal welfare. In addition, they build Italy’s first wastewater treatment plant for this type of industry. All of their water-repellant materials are fluorine-free. They practice the following ethical standards: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), No Mulesing, Masters of Linen Certification, and Textile and Health Association – Member.

This garment was produced at a family-owned Italian factory. It was initially founded in 1957 as a traditional tailor shop, transitioning to become a factory in 1985. Today it is run by the founder’s daughter and her husband.