Fabric Guide · Albini & Thomas Mason
The short answer
Albini (founded 1876) and Thomas Mason (founded 1796) are dedicated exclusively to shirt fabrics. That focus is why they are chosen by many of the world’s leading bespoke shirtmakers and supplied to some of the most respected luxury fashion houses. Made in Italy, with centuries of heritage behind every meter.
A shirt is one of the hardest-working garments in your wardrobe.
It sits closest to your skin. You wear it to work, to weddings, while travelling, and on countless ordinary days in between. More than any suit or jacket, it’s the garment you’ll reach for again and again.
Centuries of shirting expertise
Founded in 1876, Albini has spent nearly 150 years perfecting the art of shirting. Together with its historic Thomas Mason brand, founded in 1796, the Albini Group represents centuries of expertise devoted exclusively to luxury shirt fabrics.
Unlike many textile mills that divide their attention between suiting, jacketing and shirting, Albini and Thomas Mason are dedicated exclusively to shirt fabrics. Their collections encompass everything you could want in luxury shirting, backed by centuries of craftsmanship, innovation and consistency.
Chosen by the best shirtmakers
Today, their fabrics are chosen by many of the world’s leading bespoke shirtmakers and supplied to some of the world’s most respected luxury fashion houses.
That reputation has been earned through generations of uncompromising quality and continuous innovation.
What comes with every order
Every Albini and Thomas Mason order also includes a shirt label, shirt gussets and removable collar stays — small details that reflect the heritage of the fabric you’ve chosen.
Made in Italy
If you’re looking for Made in Italy shirt fabrics with centuries of heritage and a reputation built on shirting alone, Albini and Thomas Mason are two of the first names to ask for.
The next time you have a shirt made, don’t just choose a colour or pattern.
Ask who made the fabric.
Because a great shirt begins with great fabric.