With a fervent love for all things authentic, we dive into the storied history of fabric bindings and patterns with our distinguished brown label. We're talking about the timeless qualities and designs that have endured through the ages, now translated into today's cutting-edge weaving and finishing technologies....
Originally crafted for the swanky landowners of royal overseas territories basking in tropical bliss, this tropical weave has found a surprising new fanbase in chillier climes too. Inspired by the sturdy canvas cotton weave, this flat weave is your go-to fabric for lounging on a sunny terrace. Its open weave design lets every summer breeze work its cooling magic, whisking away body heat with ease.
Made from the crème de la crème of Super 120 Merino wool, it boasts double-twined yarns for both warp and weft. Sure, the days of sipping mojitos on your tropical estate terrace might be a distant dream, but if you’re on the hunt for top-notch summer quality, the Gilmore & Hedges Tropical is your trusty sidekick for navigating even the hottest scenarios
If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate wrinkle-resistant suit with a razor-sharp silhouette, look no further! Our “Four Times Four” is your new partner in crime. Picture this: we take a slightly rugged fleece and twist four yarns around each other at high speed. This twisty tango, for both warp and weft, keeps the fabric crease-free and looking sharp. The result? A 4-ply fabric with a charmingly grainy look, exclusively woven in plain weave. Limited in designs, sure, but it’s got history! The 4-ply Panama weave has army roots and is parade-ready but equally at home on super yachts in the Med. Stylish, durable, and a little bit rebellious!
Of course, you already know and love our 4-ply quality—it’s practically legendary for
Sure, this makes the fabric a bit more drapey, so if you’re all about that razor-sharp silhouette, you might pass on this one. But if you crave the stellar performance of 4-ply and don’t mind being irresistible to women touching your fabric, then this variant is your perfect match!durability and wrinkle recovery. But guess what? We’ve given this icon a soft and snuggly makeover! With a sprinkle of a unique finishing method and a dash of a special wash recipe, we’ve amped up the softness.
The “Two Times Two” refers to one of the mightiest fabric weaves out there—twill. It’s where the warp and weft dance together twice, creating that iconic diagonal texture. Everyone recognizes twill as the go-to for your trusty jeans, but when it comes to suits, it’s been overshadowed by the more budget-friendly Italian Serge or the 2 x 1 variant. Twill, however, is the tailor secret for crafting a razor-sharp business suit that exudes an impressive, almost military-like silhouette. The Two Times Two is truly the ultimate power suit, perfect for long-term CEO’s looking to command the boardroom without a wrinkle.
Woven from world’s most acclaimed wool supplier, the Tasmanian Merino sheep and selected from only the best breeds on the island, we make our Super 180. It doesn’t get any finer and only the Himalayan cashmere goat exceeds the softness of this Super 180 wool. Originally Spanish Merino sheep were protected from export by the Spanish crown for centuries until they finally gained a foothold in the most suitable location the Autralian Tasmanian Island. Ideal weather conditions and skilful cultivation of this noble breed of sheep by local farmers have resulted in a wool fleece suitable for spinning a Super 180 yarn, a yarn fineness unimaginable until recently. Well, we at Gilmore & Hedges are always looking for the more original qualities but we couldn’t resist working outside the lines here. So for the true connoisseur of quality here you go in style with the best we can offer in pure wool.
The picture shows BINGO our shepherd dog holding the quality together
At more than a mile above sea level at the foot of the Himalayan mountains grazes a goat that has Royal status for its noblest fleece. This Himalayan cashmere goat is not sheared like its cheaper cousins in the lowlands but combed with only the lower fleece being used to spin a cashmere yarn.
At Gilmore & Hedges, we select only the most high-altitude herds which, because of the cold temperatures, produce the most refined fleece of only 12 mircon thick, or four times finer than a human hair. This Alashan cashmere quality, named after the area where the cashmere goat has grazed for centuries, is the exclusive supplier of the Gilmore & Hedges One Mile High quality.
A great fabric for the „sprezzatura style „ unconstructed jacket that hugs you with softness
With a fervent love for all things authentic, we dive into the storied history of fabric bindings and patterns with our distinguished brown label. We're talking about the timeless qualities and designs that have endured through the ages, now translated into today's cutting-edge weaving and finishing technologies....
With the Expeditional qialitities, we’ve plunged headfirst into the archives of colonial army and expeditionary eras. Think sharp diagonal bindings, from rugged gabardines to unbreakable cover twills, all built for extreme conditions. But let’s be real—you’re not exactly heading into the wild with your suit. So, we’ve lightened things up and added a soft cotton touch. The Expeditional qualities are now a must-have for the true connoisseur who craves that vintage, battle-ready charm with a cozy, huggable twist. Embrace the past, but with a dash of comfort!The first quality is a gaberdine let’s say the „Goretex“ of the last century loved by mountaineers such as Edmund Hillary for its strength and water resistance.
The second quality is a Cover or Cavalry twill an even more diagonal that, as the name reveals, was used by cavalry horsemen for trousers and jackets.
Exploring the World of Stretch Fabrics: A High-End Engineering Perspective When it comes to stretch fabrics, there's a lot to unravel, and it's high time we give our expert take on the matter. Stretch fabrics typically...
When you think of luxury silks, China is the first place that pops into your mind.
But hold up—there’s an even more regal fabric hailing from the land of emperors!
Say hello to Zaitun, or as we like to call it, Satin. This cotton fabric with a subtle sheen, thanks to its unique weave, was a favorite of Chinese royalty, right alongside silk. And guess who had the brilliant idea to ship this fabulous fabric to Venice’s elite? None other than the savvy merchant, Marco Polo. Fast forward to today, and satin cotton has become a household name. But we’ve jazzed it up with a sprinkle of lycra for that extra comfy stretch and a silky smooth finish that feels oh-so-soft
When it comes to iconic patterns, the English royal family certainly made their mark.
While they didn’t get their hands dirty at the loom or sketchbook, they cleverly tapped into Scotland’s skilled artisans and gave their unique clan patterns a regal twist.
One pattern in particular caught the fancy of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, and even his father, George V, dabbled in it. This one-year king loved playing with the original Urquhart check, adding a splash of color and style. Today, this snazzy pattern is known far and wide as the Prince of Wales check.
Talk about making a fashion statement fit for a king!
We continue his tradition by twisting classic Scotisch patterns but of course in a much nobler quality that was impossible to get off the loom in the prince’s time.