An M.J. Bale icon, the Saunders Black Waistcoat is crafted from 100% superfine Merino wool grown in the New England region of New South Wales. The wool is RWS-certified and woven in Italy into a Black Super 110s sharkskin weave.
The Saunders Black Waistcoat 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 Saunders Black Trouser and Jacket for a matching suit of armour.
Details
Complete the Look
Ares Silver Cufflink
Fiano Tie
Saunders Black Jacket
Regular Fit
Saunders Black Slim Trouser
Slim Fit
Stuart White Shirt
Slim Fit
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Provenance
Fibre Source
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.
Weaving
This cloth is woven by centuries-old Italian weaver, Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC). Owned and operated by the 15th-generation of the same family, VBC is situated in Biella, within the Italian Alps, and maintains strict adherence to eco-friendly policies – in particular, water use and the revitalisation of the natural environment.
Using digital verification, VBC ensures each and every stage of the cloth's custody, from farm fibre to textile mill, is 100% traceable.