Materials and techniques
Yarns and manufacturing
On each garment you will find the composition, gauge, weight, and knit. Here we explain what they mean.
Finesse
Gauge indicates how many needles work in one inch of the machine. The lower the number, the coarser the knit. We use three gauges for our garments.
Gauge 7
Thick, substantial knit. We use it for cardigans, knit jackets, and winter sweaters.
Gauge 12
Medium knit. This is the gauge of polo shirts and mid-season sweaters.
14 gauge
Fine, lightweight knit. You'll find it on thinner summer shirts.
The weight of leadership
Paper weight
The fabric weight indicates how heavy the garment is. Ours range from 200/250 grams for summer t-shirts to 650/700 grams for the heaviest winter cardigans. The number lets you know how much coverage the garment will provide before you even try it on.
Manufacturing processes
The knit structure is the way the yarn is looped. It changes the pattern of the knit, the weight, and how the garment drapes. These are the ones you will find indicated on our garments.
Links
The most commonly used stitch in our cardigans. Knit and purl stitches alternate: the garment looks the same on both sides and has a soft texture.
Honeycomb
The design forms small, regular cells, like a honeycomb. It traps air and gives the garment body without weighing it down.
Jacquard
The design is made with thread, not printed on top. For this reason, it remains the same over time and is also visible on the reverse side.
Ear
The stitches form diagonal lines that meet, like an ear of wheat. A classic tailoring pattern, translated into knitwear.
Shaker rib
A full, very stretchy knit, identical on both sides. We use it for winter sweaters: it holds its shape and is warm.
Braids
Groups of stitches are crossed over one another. This is the technique that creates the cable-knit texture typical of winter sweaters.
Coasts
Raised vertical lines. The knit stretches and returns to its original position: this is why it is used for cuffs, collars, and hems.
Shaved
The basic stitch: smooth on the front, grainy on the reverse. It is the knit used for polo shirts and lightweight sweaters.
Raised dot
The design is raised on the surface of the knit. It can be felt to the touch and adds texture to the garment without making it stiff.
Piqué
A dense and regular weave, finer than honeycomb. It is the classic polo shirt knit: compact and cool.
Perforated
The workmanship creates small, regular holes in the knit. It lightens the garment and makes it more breathable.
Bouclé
The yarn is looped and forms small rings. The surface remains irregular and voluminous to the touch.
On a garment you will also find a shawl stitch, used for the shawl collar. The construction of each garment is indicated in the technical data sheet on the product page.
Every garment declares what it is
Composition, fineness, weight, construction, and fit are listed in the technical data sheet for each product.