Quality raw materials are the foundation of any product. The same is true in the fashion industry, where quality materials, their precise processing into a final fashion piece, and proper care guarantee a long lifespan. How you feel in your clothes is influenced not only by a well-fitting cut, but especially by the material from which the clothes are sewn. Take a look at the materials we use to sew our collections.
Shirts
For you to feel as comfortable as possible in a shirt, it should be sewn from a natural material that is breathable and comfortable to wear. Such as cotton. Cotton Cotton is probably the most widely used material in the fashion industry. It belongs to natural fabrics, its fibers are obtained from the fruits of the cotton plant. It is very water-intensive; up to 10,000 l of water is needed to produce 1 kg of cotton (global average). At the same time, a large amount of pesticides and insecticides containing various harmful substances is used in the fight against pests during its cultivation. These have a negative impact on the environment and the health of the farmers themselves. Since the situation with such cotton cultivation is unsustainable, the non-profit organization Better Cotton Initiative BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) has been trying since 2005 to improve growing conditions for farmers and its environmental impacts. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic sprays and on soil that cannot use pesticides and insecticides for at least 3 years. Such soil has more nutrients and retains moisture better, so it requires fewer liters of water for irrigation. Growing the same amount of cotton organically requires a much larger area of arable land, which is reflected in the final price of organic cotton.
Positive properties of cotton include good tolerance of high washing temperatures, which is why it is also sewn into bed linen. Its disadvantage is wrinkling, which can be easily solved by ironing; cotton tolerates high temperatures well even when ironing.
Our shirts are sewn from 100% cotton from companies Getzner, Sidogras, or Tekstina. All companies care greatly about the environment and the sustainability of their products. The cotton we source from them has several certificates confirming that it is grown gently and responsibly, not only towards nature but also towards people.
Linen Besides cotton shirts, our summer collections also feature linen shirts, which are an ideal material for warm days. It is light, breathable, and pleasant to the skin. Linen, like cotton, is a natural material – it is obtained from the stalk of the flax plant. In the past, linen was a very important agricultural crop. Archaeological finds in our territory indicate the use of linen, flax seeds, and linen textiles since the beginning of the 4th century. Fine fabric was made from it, from which bed linen, napkins, tablecloths, curtains, festive clothing, and other garments were sewn. Today it is less widespread, but thanks to its good properties, it is one of the favorite summer materials. It has good thermoregulatory properties, absorbs and releases moisture and heat well, and therefore warms in winter and pleasantly cools in summer. Its disadvantage is wrinkling, but since it is its natural property, it usually does not look bad on clothing. Besides shirts, linen is often part of our suits, trousers, and jackets. Thanks to its properties, these pieces become very comfortable to wear, and since linen belongs to the most ecological materials, is the strongest and toughest natural fiber, and its properties even improve with use and time, it is definitely the right investment. Try our stretch shirts made of 100% cotton, which do not need to be ironed thanks to their non-wrinkle treatment. They are as comfortable as a T-shirt, practical, and for any weather.
Suits and jackets
The basic "division" of our suits according to material composition is a wool suit and a mixed-material suit. Wool The advantages of a wool suit are undeniable – since it is a natural material, it has several positive. Wool, which is obtained from animal hair repeatedly throughout their life by shearing or brushing, is breathable and has thermal insulation and thermoregulatory properties. Thanks to the content of lanolin and the structure of the fiber, wool does not get wet as easily as, for example, synthetic fiber. It has antibacterial properties, and thanks to that, a wool garment does not smell even after multiple uses. The structure of the wool fiber causes a self-cleaning effect. That is also why we recommend cleaning wool suits only by "airing" them. You can find more about caring for not only wool clothing in this article.
Our suits, jackets or coats are sewn from quality sheep's wool (possibly merino wool from Merino sheep) or cashmere from cashmere goats. Wool suits are popular mainly thanks to the positive properties of the fibers, but also thanks to the quality that only a natural material can provide. Its downside is wrinkling, which can be inconvenient on clothes, for example, during frequent car travel. That is exactly why we also have so-called mixed suits in our offer, in which wool is supplemented by synthetic materials such as polyester and elastane ensuring a non-wrinkle treatment. Synthetic materials Polyester, polyamide, or elastane are made from oil, and their positive properties include durability, elasticity, quick drying, and the mentioned non-wrinkling. These materials are more affordable than natural materials. Compared to them, however, they are less breathable, and "airy". So when buying, think about what occasion you will wear the suit for and how you want to feel in it.
Trousers
Trousers are a piece of clothing that should really fit you. However, not only the cut is important, but also the material itself, and how it "behaves" on the skin. The legs are not as "sweaty" as the upper part of the body, so trousers made of synthetic materials are not a problem.
In the composition of our trousers, natural materials predominate, especially cotton (in the case of jeans, chinos, or five-pocket trousers) and wool (in the case of classic trousers), supplemented by synthetic materials such as polyester, viscose, or elastane.
Viscose Viscose is labeled as a natural material, but also as artificial. This is because it is made from finely ground wood into pure cellulose pulp, but a large amount of chemicals is needed for its creation. To the touch, it resembles cotton, it is smooth, draping, but it is not as durable. The viscose fiber is soft, absorbent, and does not develop static electricity. The disadvantages of viscose are lower durability and wrinkling. Elastane Thanks to the content of viscose, the trousers are smoother and pleasant on the skin. Polyester ensures less wrinkling and elastane (also called Spandex or Lycra) their elasticity. Elastane fibers can be stretched to at least three times their length and return to their original size when the tension is released.
Sweaters and jumpers
A soft and warm sweater or jumper is by far the best piece of clothing for cold weather. The sweaters and jumpers in our offer are made of wool, which (as we already mentioned) is breathable and has thermal insulation and thermoregulatory properties. Wool is supplemented in our sweaters with acrylic, a synthetic material that has a similar texture, strength, and elasticity to wool. However, unlike other artificial materials, it is not breathable, does not warm, and "electrifies", attracting dirt. It is well maintained, but has a tendency to form pills. Acrylic Acrylic is part of our sweaters and jumpers together with wool precisely so that their good properties combine and our products are more affordable for you.
Accessories
Accessories such as ties, bow ties, pocket squares and scarves complete your final look. That is why you should not underestimate the material they are made of.
Our handmade silk accessories are very pleasant to the touch and wear and look truly luxurious.
Silk Silk fibers are formed from a cocoon - the cocoon of caterpillars, in which their transformation into a butterfly takes place. They belong to the finest natural fibers. Silk is soft, breathable, and like wool, has excellent thermoregulatory properties – it cools in summer and warms in winter. It has a delicate pearlescent luster and is used alone, but also with wool, cashmere, angora, or mohair.
