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Amergin Jacket in Black Silk Cashgora Boucle Gauze
The Double-breasted Amergin jacket boasts a strong shoulder and elegantly curved lapel. The bold silhouette of this piece contrasts with the boucle gauze fabrication.
Details:
- 60% silk (China), 40% cashgora camel (China). Weaving/dying/finishing in Italy.
Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics.
Camel hair has strength properties that are similar to wool, with insulating warmth and comfortable feel.
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.
This Italian deadstock supplier is committed to eliminating textile waste by recycling and repurposing old fabrics. This company complies with the following standards: Certified Cardato Recycled [Made in Prato], Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Manufactured Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL), Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 2018-052, and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) 2019-018.
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.