The Philosophy of the Suit – Self-Knowledge in Cloth and Cut

More than appearance — an inner practice

Bespoke tailoring is not just an external phenomenon. Those who truly engage in the process quickly sense that it touches something deeper. Not the image you project, but how you inhabit your body and sense your own identity. Many spiritual and philosophical traditions touch exactly on this point. In this article, we explore how those teachings resonate with the world of tailoring.

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Understanding Suit Fabric Super Wool Numbers: What They Are and Why They Matter

What Are Super Wool Numbers?

Super numbers refer to the fineness of the wool used in the fabric. The wool is measured in microns—its diameter determines the Super rating. A Super 100 fabric contains wool fibers with a diameter of about 18.5 microns, while a Super 150 fabric uses even finer fibers, around 16 microns. The higher the number, the finer the wool, and thus the softer and smoother the fabric feels.

Note: Super numbers don’t measure the weight of the fabric but the fineness of the wool fibers.

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