Loro Piana
Our Fabrics – Supplier Profiles
Story:
Loro Piana stands among the world’s most esteemed fabric houses, renowned for its solid dedication to sourcing and crafting the highest quality natural fibers. Established in the early 19th century in Trivero, Italy, the brand has cultivated a heritage centered on luxurious materials such as cashmere, vicuña and superfine wool. Through complete vertical integration, Loro Piana oversees every step of production—from harvesting raw fibers in Mongolia or the Andes to perfecting the fabrics in Italy. This meticulous process yields textiles of remarkable softness, drape and performance. Our clients enjoy access to rare fibers such as Baby Cashmere and Super 170s wool, brought to life through precision tailoring that respects and elevates each cloth.
Why it matters:
- Privileged access to premium fibers such as Baby Cashmere and Super 170s
- Fabrics that provide inherent stretch, breathability, and refined style
- Responsibly sourced and crafted with a commitment to sustainability and ethics
- Elevates tailored clothing with enduring luxury and sophistication
Piacenza 1733
Story:
Lanificio Fratelli Piacenza, established in 1733, ranks among Italy’s oldest textile mills. Located in Biella, the center of Italian wool production, Piacenza combines centuries of heritage with modern innovation. Focusing on fine wool, cashmere and luxury fabric blends, their fabrics are celebrated for their warmth, softness and outstanding drape. The company maintains artisanal practices like teaseling with natural thistles and adopts sustainable dyeing and finishing techniques. Piacenza fabrics are popular among prestigious tailors and fashion houses for their superior quality and refined elegance. At Viggo, we proudly use Piacenza textiles to provide clients with suits that are both timeless and elevated.
Why it matters:
- More than 290 years of experience in fabric-making
- Eco-friendly artisanal production techniques
- Vibrant hues and graceful drape perfect for sophisticated tailoring
- Preferred by prestigious European tailors
Ermenegildo Zegna
Story:
Ermenegildo Zegna is not just a fashion brand but also one of the world’s leading producers of premium wool fabrics. Founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, the company earned its acclaim by sourcing the finest merino wool and crafting sophisticated textiles. Zegna owns its own sheep farms, including the famous Achill Farm in Australia, guaranteeing full traceability and exceptional quality. Their fabrics are known for their refinement, consistency and subtle luxury. With innovations like High Performance wool and Trofeo, Zegna materials are designed for the modern, discerning gentleman. At Viggo, we select Zegna fabrics to create precision-tailored suits that embody quiet elegance.
Why it matters:
- Own wool farms ensure complete control and traceability
- Advanced fabric blends provide wrinkle resistance and lasting durability
- Renowned worldwide for premium tailoring cloths
- Ideal choice for executive and formal attire
Scabal
Story:
It all starts with the fabric. For more than 80 years, Scabal has been a leader in innovation and refinement in weaving, proudly remaining a family-owned business. Located in Yorkshire, Scabal’s Huddersfield mill harnesses the region’s soft flowing water to produce suitings of unmatched quality, selected top clothiers worldwide. Scabal continuously experiments to stay at the forefront of both fashion and technology.
Why it matters:
As styles change, so does Scabal selection, now featuring 5,000 luxury fabrics with fresh designs introduced each season. Every cloth in these collections meets the highest quality standards, but Scabal’s Special Editions truly stand apart. Crafted from the world’s most prized fibers, they represent the pinnacle of innovative luxury fabric design.
Ariston Napoli
Story:
Around the early 1900s, Ferdinando Imparato chose to dedicate his future to fabrics. It was a pioneering time when clothing factories did not exist and tailors crafted garments for discerning clients. Over the decades, ARISTON’s clientele evolved from individual craftsmen to clothing factories, and recently. Embracing modern technologies, ARISTON prioritizes quality and customization over quantity. Now led by the family’s fourth generation, the company blends passion for fabrics, expertise and tradition within a family environment to produce the exclusive ARISTON collection twice a year. Research and innovation, tradition and quality remain the pillars of the brand.
Why it matters:
ARISTON’s exquisite fabrics are crafted exclusively in Italy, offering a diverse range of fibers and compositions including wool, mohair, silk, cashmere, cotton and linen. The company collaborates with leading clothing manufacturers as well as renowned boutiques and fashion houses worldwide.
Fratelli Tallia di Delfino
Story:
A legacy passed down through generations, deeply rooted in the Biella region and its renowned textile heritage, perfectly encapsulates the 122 year history and identity of the Fratelli Tallia di Delfino wool mill. Italian style, tradition and a strong connection to their territory are the three defining elements that earned Fratelli Tallia di Delfino a place in the Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.
Why it matters:
From a production process meticulously focused on the finest details comes the perfection that has shaped the company’s style, establishing it in recent years as a global ambassador of ‘Made in Italy’ taste and elegance. While staying true to its roots and drawing inspiration from its heritage, Tallia di Delfino continuously evolves its quality, embracing new forms and achievements. For them, excellence is not a destination but an ongoing journey.
Though the factory has remained in the same location for over a century, Tallia di Delfino has scoured the globe to source the finest materials for its customers. Starting from Strona, Italy, the company has undertaken numerous expeditions to acquire premium fibers such as Australian wool, Mongolian cashmere and South African mohair. The entire production chain is carefully overseen from raw material selection to finished product, ensuring full traceability and guaranteeing consumers fabrics crafted to the highest ethical standards.
Solbiati
Story:
Solbiati strives to deliver excellence to linen enthusiasts by creating timeless fabrics rich in quality and steeped in centuries-old tradition. Its vibrant creativity drives innovation while honoring 150 years of heritage. The team members approach their work like artists—experimenting boldly, weaving like alchemists, dyeing like painters and blending raw fabrics with the finest materials—always seeking the new and the unconventional.
Craftsmanship is their guiding principle. Solbiati lets excellence speak through its remarkable achievements, made possible by the skill and expertise of its masterful hands.
Why it matters:
Solbiati elevates linen into luxurious fabrics by carefully choosing the finest European flax, widely acknowledged as the best in the world. This noble fiber thrives naturally with the help of earth, rain and sun, under sustainable conditions that demand minimal irrigation, fertilizers or chemical treatments.
All linen used in the products is certified as European Linen and some items also hold GOTS certification, ensuring they contain at least 70% organic natural fibers processed through authorised methods.
Dormeuil
Story:
For over 180 years now, Dormeuil has blended its rich family heritage with cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of evolving trends. By collaborating with leading names in the fashion industry, the House of Dormeuil has consistently created refined and forward-thinking fabric collections.
The brand’s legacy is deeply rooted in the pursuit of rarity and luxury. Each year, Dominic Dormeuil travels to farms across the globe in search of the finest fibers, ensuring the creation of truly exceptional textiles.
Why it matters:
Dormeuil embraces a unique ethical philosophy that prioritizes environmental protection, respects human and animal rights and supports fair trade practices—all while merging traditional craftsmanship with technological advancement.
By maintaining direct oversight of the wool’s origin and quality, Dormeuil upholds the values of sustainable development and actively contributes to its promotion. The House firmly believes that the true journey of fabric creation can only thrive when nature is protected and preserved.
Holland & Sherry
Story:
Since 1836, Holland & Sherry has been supplying renowned tailors and luxury brands with some of the world’s finest fabrics. Founded by Stephen George Holland and Frederick Sherry as woolen merchants at 10 Old Bond Street in London, the company specialized in both wool and silk cloths. In 1886, they relocated to Golden Square, at that time the heart of the wool trade.
By 1900, Holland & Sherry was exporting globally and in 1982, the company established its presence on Savile Row, the legendary home of bespoke tailoring.
Why it matters:
Holland & Sherry is dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of ever finer and more luxurious fibers and fabric qualities. The company sources the most exceptional natural materials, from Super 240s and cashmere to pure worsted vicuña. A bespoke garment crafted from Holland & Sherry fabric is not only a true investment but also a lasting pleasure to wear.
Vitale Barberis Canonico
Story:
Vitale Barberis Canonico stays true to its heritage while continuously evolving through creative renewal. It consistently draws inspiration from its historical archive — a rich repository of excellence that shapes both its present and future.
As one of the oldest wool mills in the world, Vitale Barberis Canonico has been weaving tradition since 1663, driven by the enduring passion of a family dedicated to producing the finest Made in Italy fabrics for men's fashion.
Why it matters:
For more than 360 years, the Pratrivero and Pray mills—nestled in the heart of the Biella district, where the region’s finest waterways converge—have been the sites where every stage of wool processing unfolds.
Each fabric undergoes over 200 meticulous steps, supported by cutting-edge machinery and strict quality controls, allowing highly skilled artisans to produce fabrics of exceptional quality.
With more than 5,000 fabric variations in its annual collection, Vitale Barberis Canonico continues to express creativity by harmoniously blending tradition, innovation and sustainability.
Rooted in its local community, the company sources its primary materials from the surrounding region and is deeply committed to fostering economic development and minimizing its environmental impact through continuous investment and industry-leading technologies.
Drapers (part of VBC group)
Story:
Drapers represents refinement and inspiration—exclusive elegance in the art of textiles. For nearly 70 years, it has embodied the timeless class of Italian style, recognized internationally.
Drapers offers fabrics defined by exceptional quality and distinctive style, processed from carefully selected raw materials to meet the tastes of every customer with original, must-have cloths for the modern man’s wardrobe.
Why it matters:
- Unparalleled Quality: A carefully curated selection of premium fabrics crafted from the finest yarns, exclusively developed for Drapers by the world’s most prestigious textile manufacturers.
- Sophisticated Elegance: An exceptional range of exquisite and distinguished fabrics.
- Extensive Variety: Over 1,500 unique articles showcasing a rich array of textures, weaves, dyes and colours — perfect for those seeking both classic and original sartorial expressions.
- Wearable Emotion: Each fabric evokes authentic emotion, offering unexpected combinations of patterns, silhouettes and designs that inspire individuality and distinction.
Carnet
Story:
Carnet epitomizes the spirit of contemporary tailoring, offering access to a captivating world of over 4,000 fabrics — a vibrant universe of bold colors, dynamic prints and endless creative possibilities.
As part of the historic Ratti textile mill, founded in 1945, Carnet carries forward a legacy of excellence. Renowned for its unparalleled expertise in printed fabrics, Carnet blends tradition with innovation, empowering designers and tailors to bring their most inspired visions to life.
Why it matters:
Refined Aesthetics: A focus on sophisticated fabrics and an elegant colour palette designed for discerning tastes.
Extensive Selection: Over 2,500 fabrics including luxurious jacquards, artistic prints and innovative textures — each offering a unique sensory and visual experience.
Made in Italy: Proudly embodying the excellence of Italian craftsmanship, where tradition meets innovation in every detail.
Albini
Story:
Albini is the historic brand of the Albini Group, founded in 1876 in Albino, Italy. Still a family-owned business, now passionately led by the fifth generation, Albini embodies a legacy of continuity, commitment and vision.
This enduring family presence ensures not only a long-term approach to business but also a deep connection to the product and a shared sense of ethical responsibility.
At the heart of Albini 1876 fabrics lies a unique blend of innovation, timeless elegance and authentic Italian craftsmanship. These core values shine through in every creation — a constant source of inspiration for designers, tailors and shirt makers around the globe.
Why it matters:
In a continuous pursuit of the world’s finest cotton and linen, Albini blends tradition with artisanal care to create fabrics of rare distinction.
Each Albini fabric tells a story of pure excellence.
With an unmistakable Italian flair, Albini offers luxurious fabrics that elevate creativity and express impeccable taste.
Driven by deep textile know-how, boundless creativity and ongoing research, Albini 1876 is a symbol of enduring innovation in the art of fabric-making.
Thomas Mason
Story:
Since 1796, Thomas Mason has stood as a symbol of revolutionary style and creativity, seamlessly blending bold contemporary taste with timeless British elegance.
Renowned for its vibrant colours, constantly evolving patterns and extra-fine yarns, Thomas Mason fabrics are processed from the finest raw materials using cutting-edge technology.
With a heritage steeped in eccentricity and refinement, Thomas Mason is more than a fabric brand — it's a source of inspiration for those who dare to redefine classic style.
Why it matters:
Thomas Mason fabrics embody the perfect harmony of tradition, elegance and artisanal precision — a legacy of excellence that continues to evolve through bold innovation and timeless style.
Crafted from the finest materials and developed using avant-garde technology, each fabric is meticulously studied in Italy to ensure the highest standards of quality and creativity.
With a strong, modern vision and a flair for international eccentricity, Thomas Mason remains an icon of refined expression — where heritage meets forward-thinking design to tell stories of pure excellence.
Canclini
Story:
C.Tessile S.p.A. is a historic Italian company, founded in 1925 in the renowned Como silk district and a leader in high-end fabric production.
Rooted in family values—passion, expertise, and vision—paired with a strong commitment to quality and service, the company has steadily expanded its presence on the international stage.
Originally a leader in classic men's shirting fabrics, C.Tessile is now recognized as a global player in the fabric industry.
Why it matters:
Canclini offerings span from the finest cottons to technical and man-made fibers, from wool to linen—ranging from prints to piece-dyed, yarn dyed to jacquard fabrics.
Each fabric is crafted using the latest technologies, continuously enhanced through ongoing research and development.
Choosing a shirt becomes more than routine—it’s a daily ritual, a renewed source of authentic pleasure and personal expression.