Sustainable Practises
Bespoke is for Life
In today’s world, there’s no more sustainable clothing than bespoke.
Quality and fit never go out of style and they are truly the best investment you can make. We believe that a great wardrobe need not be a large wardrobe, and that for most men it is better to have a small number of clothes made of the finest materials that fit you perfectly, than a cupboard full of clothes that never leave their hangers. And this attitude extends to how we look after your garment.
When you get a bespoke suit from Charlie Allen, we fully expect to look after it for life. We’ll welcome it back for adjustments as the years go by, and wear and tear takes off a button here, or breaks a stitch there.And because we cut every garment with a generous measure of cloth in the seams, if success does go to your waist, we can adjust your suit to fit. So you’ll continue to enjoy it year after year.
What is it all about?
Sustainability is ingrained into bespoke by its very nature. You can trace the life cycle of our products straight from the sheep's back onto yours! Bespoke is as close to nature as you can get; it's an incredibly personal experience. We are constantly striving to reduce our carbon footprint Our garments are created to last, we use inlays which enables the garment to grow and shrink with your size.Our garments are created with careful consideration into the impact it will have on the environment.
Wool
There is no fabric more fundamental to tailoring than wool, here are some reasons why!
Naturally Breathable - keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer with lasting durability
Wrinkle and Dirt Resistant - antistatic properties makes it lint, dirt and dust repellent and drapes very well Environmentally Friendly- naturally renewable fibre that is biodegradable and encourages raising sheep for wool without harming them
Linen
Linen is another fabric that is integral to tailoring for suiting and shirting.
Strength and Durability – one of the strongest natural fibres, making it perfect for timeless editions to a capsule wardrobe
Natural Fibre - with low environmental impact and is biodegradable
Highly Breathable - allowing for great airflow and comfort
Cotton
Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics used for shirting for many reasons.
Versatile- it is appropriate for all occasions and many different styles
Comfort -extremely soft, breathable and hypoallergenic, resulting a comfortably fitted shirt
Durable - very strong whilst being easy to care for