LUXURY FABRICS
The king of natural fibres and the gold standard for suiting construction, wool is versatile, comfortable, durable and breathable, as well as thermoregulating (meaning you stay cool when it’s hot, and warm when it’s cold). Importantly, the natural elasticity and softness in the fibre ensures that a suit crafted from wool always drapes elegantly on the body, in a way that other fabrics just can’t. When it comes to wool, InStitchu is woven into the domestic industry - we use Woolmark certified 100% Australian Merino wool, sourced from the most passionate and celebrated Merino farms in the world.
But sourcing the wool is only the first step of the process of turning it into a cloth for suiting. From Australian farms, the wool heads to mills that turn it into long rolls of fabric that can be cut and stitched into suits as we know them. The best wool mills in the world are, and have been for a very long time, in northern Italy. InStitchu works closely with these mills to present a range of fabrics, capturing our Premium and Luxury ranges, encompassing the very best suiting materials in the world.
LUXURY FABRICS
Tallia di Delfino has come a long way since its inception as a simple draper in 1903; still family-run, Delfino has taken a lead in developing some of the industry’s most innovative, advanced techniques in fabric sustainability, production and research. Their fabrics, emphasising sublime wool, silk and mohair fibres, marries a 150-year old tradition of generational artisanal excellence with contemporary function, quality and authenticity.
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The iconic Italian mill Vitale Barberis Canonico (also known as VBC) is the oldest wool mill on the earth, founded in 1663. Drawing on generations of family experience and tradition the mill is headquartered in Prativero, in the province of Biella, and is still family operated. Their remarkable fabrics are utilised by the most celebrated and popular tailors and suiting brands in the world, from Savile Row to Milan and Australia.
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With roots in Trivero in northern Italy, the Loro Piana family began trading wool in the early 1800s, founding the current company in 1924. Drawing on the rich legacy and emphasising state-of-the-art technology in their technical processes, fabrics milled at the esteemed Loro Piana have become synonymous with the ideals of Italian craftsmanship and artisan style; timeless, sophisticated and innovative.
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Founded in 1973–comparatively youthful in northern Italy’s centuries-long tradition in milling the finest fabrics in the world–Drago ushered in a new chapter for luxury and quality in Biella-born fabrics, founding a specialised spinning mill and emphasising innovation and technology in their approach from their factories in Lessona and Verrone.
LUXURY FABRICS
Marrying technical expertise, historic credentials and a sense of vibrant creativity, the Ferla business was founded in 1880 and is closely woven in to the story of Biella’s finest mills, whilst retaining a unique and distinct style of their own, evolving with each season. Their love for Baby Alpaca, beloved for its softness and versatility, is a signature of the Ferla name; they are the sole weaver to utilise it, weaving it into blends of virgin wool, silk and linen to produce decadent, cashmere-like fabrics equal to the finest in the world.
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REDA Fabrics, a renowned name in the textile industry, boasts a rich and illustrious history that spans several decades. Founded in the mid-20th century, REDA Fabrics emerged as a trailblazing force in the world of luxury textiles. The company’s commitment to unparalleled quality and innovation quickly garnered them a reputation as a leading provider of fine fabrics for discerning clientele.
LUXURY FABRICS
Founded in 1910, the Zegna Wool Mill is overseen by Ermenegildo Zegna and crafts internationally beloved and respected fabrics. Combining scientific innovation, a knowledge of the luxury menswear market and a long family heritage, drawing on four generations of the Zegna family to craft impeccably high standard textiles known for being lighter, softer and with better practical functionality.
LUXURY FABRICS
A mill born in the Italian province of Biella, Stylbiella is the modern chapter of two brothers inspired by their father’s family business, a well-known cloth merchant and designer. Founded properly in 1974, for many years Stylbiella supplied to only Italian clothiers, working with household luxury brands like Versace and Zegna. As well as the iconic range of suiting fabrics, Stylbiella expanded into fabrics ready for coats, shirts and ties, all 100% Italian made.
LUXURY FABRICS
With roots in Trivero in northern Italy, the Loro Piana family began trading wool in the early 1800s, founding the current company in 1924. Drawing on the rich legacy and emphasising state-of-the-art technology in their technical processes, fabrics milled at the esteemed Loro Piana have become synonymous with the ideals of Italian craftsmanship and artisan style; timeless, sophisticated and innovative.