A Fabric Note · Vitale Barberis Canonico
4 yarns
21 micron
420g
All day
VBC 4-Ply is one of those fabrics you only truly understand once you try it.
Four yarns, twisted into one
The name comes from its construction: four yarns are twisted together to make one. Vitale Barberis Canonico uses robust 21-micron wool, giving the fabric its substance and its resilience.
It sounds heavy. It doesn’t wear heavy.
At 420g, it sounds heavy. But wear it and you’ll notice something unexpected: it doesn’t feel heavy at all. The open weave lets air pass through the fabric, giving it a surprising sense of breathability and coolness. The four-ply twist makes it naturally crease resistant, while giving the fabric a strong drape and excellent shape retention.
Remarkably versatile
That combination makes it remarkably versatile. It works just as well for everyday wear and special occasions as it does for a suit designed for travel. It is the sort of fabric you can wear all day, sit in for hours, and still look put together.
The perfect partner for an ivory dinner jacket
And if you are making an ivory dinner jacket — the classic choice for weddings and black tie — VBC 4406 in black is the perfect fabric for the trousers: its weight and drape give the jacket exactly the anchor it needs.
Try VBC 4-Ply for yourself. We think you’ll love it.