Weaving

M.J. Bale's partner textile mill, Pontoglio 1883, has woven this garment's impeccable cotton velvet cloth. Pontoglio have been weaving premium quality fabrics from their home town in Brescia, Italy, for 140 years. In their own words they distinguish themselves in "the expression of know-how, technical, cultural and historical knowledge." The company weaves according to the strictest environmental, social and economic governance standards in Italy. Pontoglio are part of the 'Chemical Management 4sustainability' protocol and are certified SA8000 for protecting the health, safety and well-being of their workers.

Half-Canvas, Fully Lined, Soft Shoulders

This jacket is created with a half-canvas, which is a 'floating’ layer of natural fibres stitched together between the inner and outer fabric of the jacket body. The half-canvas provides shape and structure, maintaining the jacket’s form through decades, when cared for properly.

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

Much like traditional Neapolitan tailoring, which strips out much of the suit jacket’s heavy shoulder padding, this jacket features 'soft shoulders'. 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.