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Suit Construction

THE BETTER THE QUALITY,
THE LONGER IT LASTS,
THE GREATER YOUR INVESTMENT.
full canvas

pockets

Back in the day, suits were made with a layer
of horsehair canvas sewn between the lining
and jacket cloth. Today, to create suits that
are mass-produced and budget friendly, a
fused interlining is glued to the jacket’s cloth.
Only the finest quality suits incorporate a
fully canvased jacket. The canvas provides
durability, allowing the jacket to drape
properly over the body and overtime, molds
to the shape of wearer, resulting in the
perfect fit.

Not all suit pockets are created equally.
Machine stitched pockets are often less
durable than hand-sewn pockets and start
to unravel with wear. In order to maintain
the sleekness and durability of the jacket,
ticket-pockets, jetted pockets, or flap
pockets should be hand-sewn. To avoid
unsightly bulges and sagging, the trouser
pockets should be hand-sewn as part of the
waistband. This way, they’re supported from
the top for a consistent clean line.

lining

buttons

Lining protects the exterior cloth of the suit
from bod