OUR MATERIALS
INTRODUCTION
At Florence Black, every garment we create is a testament to craftsmanship, elegance, and personal expression. As a designer, my passion lies in crafting pieces that meet the highest standards of quality, empowering individuals to embrace their unique style. Our collections reflect these values, showcasing our dedication to excellence from concept to completion. A crucial part of this process is our meticulous selection of materials, ensuring that every fabric is ethically sourced from renowned Italian and British mills. This careful choice of materials is integral to each garment's story—a story I am proud to share.
INTRODUCTION
At Florence Black, every garment we create is a testament to craftsmanship, elegance, and personal expression. As a designer, my passion lies in crafting pieces that meet the highest standards of quality, empowering individuals to embrace their unique style. Our collections reflect these values, showcasing our dedication to excellence from concept to completion. A crucial part of this process is our meticulous selection of materials, ensuring that every fabric is ethically sourced from renowned Italian and British mills. This careful choice of materials is integral to each garment's story—a story I am proud to share.
TAILORING / SHIRTING
Our tailoring collection is inspired by the timeless elegance of Savile Row, the iconic London street known for its world-class bespoke tailoring. Since the 18th century, Savile Row has set the gold standard for custom suits. Building on this rich heritage, our collection captures the enduring sophistication and exceptional quality of Savile Row, continuing its legacy of excellence in modern British tailoring.
We meticulously curate a selection of materials cherished by Savile Row tailors for their superior quality and allure. Although rare, these materials are essential for achieving excellence in tailoring.
TAILORING / SHIRTING
Our tailoring collection is inspired by the timeless elegance of Savile Row, the iconic London street known for its world-class bespoke tailoring. Since the 18th century, Savile Row has set the gold standard for custom suits. Building on this rich heritage, our collection captures the enduring sophistication and exceptional quality of Savile Row, continuing its legacy of excellence in modern British tailoring.
We meticulously curate a selection of materials cherished by Savile Row tailors for their superior quality and allure. Although rare, these materials are essential for achieving excellence in tailoring.
Our collection includes Cavalry Twill, Fine Worsted, and Flannel wools—fabrics made through responsible processes that begin with selecting high-quality fibres. These fibres are carefully cleaned and carded before being spun into fine yarns, with each type of fabric requiring specific spinning techniques to achieve the desired texture and strength.
Cavalry Twill is woven in a distinctive pattern, creating a robust fabric with a diagonal ribbed surface. Fine Worsted wool undergoes a combing process that aligns the fibres, resulting in a smooth fabric. Flannel wool is woven and then brushed to develop its soft, fuzzy surface.
These materials, with their historical significance and lasting appeal, play a crucial role in our tailoring journey.
By incorporating these classic fabrics, each tailored garment we create captures the essence of Savile Row, seamlessly blending British heritage with contemporary style.
Our collection includes Cavalry Twill, Fine Worsted, and Flannel wools—fabrics made through responsible processes that begin with selecting high-quality fibres. These fibres are carefully cleaned and carded before being spun into fine yarns, with each type of fabric requiring specific spinning techniques to achieve the desired texture and strength.
Cavalry Twill is woven in a distinctive pattern, creating a robust fabric with a diagonal ribbed surface. Fine Worsted wool undergoes a combing process that aligns the fibres, resulting in a smooth fabric. Flannel wool is woven and then brushed to develop its soft, fuzzy surface.
These materials, with their historical significance and lasting appeal, play a crucial role in our tailoring journey.
By incorporating these classic fabrics, each tailored garment we create captures the essence of Savile Row, seamlessly blending British heritage with contemporary style.
KNITWEAR / ESSENTIALS
Our story continues with a focus on our renowned knitwear, each piece crafted from the finest lambswool sourced from the Geelong area of Australia and merino wool from Italy. These regions are celebrated for their commitment to animal welfare and environmental conservation, ensuring that the wool we use is of the highest standard.
After harvesting, the wool is meticulously sorted and graded to select only the finest fibres. These select fibres are then spun in Yorkshire, where traditional and modern techniques meet sustainability by minimising waste and reducing energy consumption. This careful process produces wool that is both durable and resilient, allowing our knitwear to maintain its appearance over time.
KNITWEAR / ESSENTIALS
Our story continues with a focus on our renowned knitwear, each piece crafted from the finest lambswool sourced from the Geelong area of Australia and merino wool from Italy. These regions are celebrated for their commitment to animal welfare and environmental conservation, ensuring that the wool we use is of the highest standard.
After harvesting, the wool is meticulously sorted and graded to select only the finest fibres. These select fibres are then spun in Yorkshire, where traditional and modern techniques meet sustainability by minimising waste and reducing energy consumption. This careful process produces wool that is both durable and resilient, allowing our knitwear to maintain its appearance over time.
Complementing our knitwear range is our Essentials collection, which champions environmentally friendly practices through the use of organic combed cotton. This cotton is cultivated in the fertile fields of India, where it is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, helping to preserve the natural ecosystem.
Once harvested, the cotton is transported to Leicestershire, where it undergoes a meticulous processing procedure to remove impurities. This process results in a fabric that is smooth, durable, and gentle on sensitive skin. To give our Essentials collection a substantial weight, we utilise GSM levels of up to 570, making each piece exceptionally soft, comfortable and heavyweight.
Both garment ranges are handcrafted by skilled artisans in the UK, with every stitch executed precisely, reflecting the attention to detail that defines our work. Our designs feature unique cuts and silhouettes, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern style, allowing each garment to stand out from the crowd.
Complementing our knitwear range is our Essentials collection, which champions environmentally friendly practices through the use of organic combed cotton. This cotton is cultivated in the fertile fields of India, where it is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, helping to preserve the natural ecosystem.
Once harvested, the cotton is transported to Leicestershire, where it undergoes a meticulous processing procedure to remove impurities. This process results in a fabric that is smooth, durable, and gentle on sensitive skin. To give our Essentials collection a substantial weight, we utilise GSM levels of up to 570, making each piece exceptionally soft, comfortable and heavyweight.
Both garment ranges are handcrafted by skilled artisans in the UK, with every stitch executed precisely, reflecting the attention to detail that defines our work. Our designs feature unique cuts and silhouettes, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern style, allowing each garment to stand out from the crowd.
CONCLUSION
At Florence Black, every garment we create is a testament to craftsmanship, elegance, and personal expression. As a designer, my passion lies in crafting pieces that meet the highest standards of quality, empowering individuals to embrace their unique style. Our collections reflect these values, showcasing our dedication to excellence from concept to completion. A crucial part of this process is our meticulous selection of materials, ensuring that every fabric is ethically sourced from renowned Italian and British mills. This careful choice of materials is integral to each garment's story—a story I am proud to share.
CONCLUSION
At Florence Black, every garment we create is a testament to craftsmanship, elegance, and personal expression. As a designer, my passion lies in crafting pieces that meet the highest standards of quality, empowering individuals to embrace their unique style. Our collections reflect these values, showcasing our dedication to excellence from concept to completion. A crucial part of this process is our meticulous selection of materials, ensuring that every fabric is ethically sourced from renowned Italian and British mills. This careful choice of materials is integral to each garment's story—a story I am proud to share.