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Bovo Jacket

Slim Fit
Part of M.J. Bale Classics, the Bovo Jacket has been created from 100% Australian superfine Merino wool grown in New England, New South Wales. This noble natural fibre has been woven in Italy into a Super 130s cloth in melange hopsack. Cut to our Slim Fit, it features a natural shoulder, notch lapel, half-canvas construction and is fully lined with Bemberg Cupro twill lining. A garment of integrity, consider the Bovo Jacket an heirloom piece.
Regular Price $199.00 $649.00
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  • Slim Fit - Drop 8
  • Woven in Italy by Reda
  • 100% New England Wool
  • Super 130's melange hopsack
  • Single-breasted with two buttons
  • Wide notch lapel
  • Natural shoulder
  • Half canvas
  • Fully lined with Bemberg Cupro twill lining and three internal pockets
  • Welt pocket at chest
  • Flap pockets at hip
  • Four functioning buttons at sleeve cuff
  • Double back vents
  • Dry clean sparingly


    • Model is 187cm tall with a 100cm chest and 84cm waist and wears a Size M (40), 34 Waist.
    Style Number: JKT138S23

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    FEATURES

    The Bovo Jacket is constructed from superfine Merino wool grown in the New England region of New South Wales. Soft, lustrous and strong, the premium natural fibre translates to a cloth with superior drape, comfort and longevity. Pair with the Bovo Trouser for a matching suit of armour.

    Provenance

    Provenance
    Fibre Source, Weaving

    Scattered around the towns of Uralla, Guyra, Walcha, Glen Innes and Armidale in New England, New South Wales, are some of Australia's most premium woolgrowers. M.J. Bale's Italian partner weavers, such as Vitale Barberis Canonico and REDA, work with a handful of growers here to produce superfine wool cloth exclusively for us. The growers are all RWS-certified (Responsible Wool Standard), ensuring the strictest standards of animal and environmental welfare are maintained. New England wool is soft, lustrous, elastic and strong, perfect for superior quality worsted woollen cloth that will last decades if cared for properly.

    This cloth is woven by 158-year-old Italian weaver, Reda. Owned and operated by multiple generations of the Botto Poala family, Reda is located amongst the Alps in Valle Mosso, Piedmont, within the historic Biella province. In 2020 it was the first textile company in Italy to receive B Corp status and then in 2022 became a Benefit company. Reda operates its business according to the highest ethical standards with regards to the environment, community and people. The company limits its ecological impact, especially in terms of toxic chemical usage. Reda has also joined ZQRX (ZQ Regenerative Index), a platform dedicated to people, companies and organisations who wish to collaborate and measure their sustainability performance to best identify their strengths and the areas they need to improve.

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    Performance

    Performance
    Half-Canvas, Fully Lined , Soft Shoulders

    This jacket is created with a half-canvas, which is a flat ‘skeleton-style’ layer of natural fibres woven together that lies between the inner and outer fabric of the body of the jacket. The half-canvas provides shape and structure, maintaining the jacket’s form through decades, if cared for properly.

    This jacket is fully lined with Cupro Bemberg twill lining, meaning it has a protective layer of fabric running from the top to bottom of the garment. The lining covers the jacket’s interior stitching, while adding structure to the suit.

    Much like traditional Neapolitan tailoring, in which excess shoulder padding is stripped out, this jacket features a 'soft shoulder' construction. This benefits men with more athletic shoulders and those in warmer climates (i.e., Australia), making the jacket lighter and a more sympathetic wear in hot/humid conditions.

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