Colour Authority in Wool & Mohair Suiting
When colour takes centre stage, the cloth behind it needs to perform as well as it looks.
Carnival is Standeven's vibrant plain suiting collection, woven from a blend of 60% RMS-certified mohair and 40% RWS-certified wool at a versatile 270g (9.5oz).
Available in an extensive palette of bold, classic and contemporary shades, it has become a trusted choice for tailors looking to create garments where colour is every bit as important as cut.
By combining the natural characteristics of wool and mohair, Carnival delivers exceptional colour clarity, a crisp tailored appearance and reliable performance throughout the making process.
A Plain Cloth That Lets Colour Speak
Without patterns or texture to draw the eye, a plain cloth relies entirely on the quality of its fibre, weave and finish.
Carnival's wool component provides depth and richness of colour, while the mohair introduces natural brightness and clarity. The result is a cloth that presents colours with confidence, from vibrant statement shades through to deep navies, charcoals and blacks.
Whether viewed under workshop lighting, natural daylight or in the finished garment, the cloth maintains excellent visual definition, allowing the chosen colour to remain the focal point.
Designed for the Tailor
Carnival has long been appreciated by tailors for the way it behaves during cutting and garment construction.
The clean plain surface makes markings easy to read and panels simple to match, while the cloth's stability allows it to respond predictably during making. Under steam and pressing, seams settle cleanly, lapels form with crisp definition and shaped areas retain their structure throughout construction.
The natural resilience contributed by the mohair also helps garments maintain their tailored appearance during wear, supporting sharp crease definition and a clean silhouette.
The Benefits of Wool and Mohair
Mohair has long been valued within tailoring for its unique performance characteristics. Naturally resilient, it offers excellent crease recovery, helps garments retain their shape and provides a distinctive crisp handle that many tailors appreciate when constructing structured garments.
Blended with fine wool, these qualities are balanced by softness and dye depth, creating a cloth that combines visual elegance with dependable tailoring performance.
The result is a fabric that looks refined on the hanger and continues to perform throughout the life of the garment.
Where Carnival Excels
Carnival is particularly suited to:
- Colour-led bespoke commissions
- Business and occasion suiting
- Statement jackets and full suits
- Tailoring requiring crisp lines and clean structure
- Clients seeking vibrant colour with lasting elegance
Colour with Confidence
Carnival demonstrates that plain cloth need never be ordinary. By combining the richness of wool with the natural performance of mohair, it offers tailors an extensive colour palette alongside the handling, resilience and finish expected from a premium British suiting cloth.
For cloths where colour, craftsmanship and performance work together, Carnival remains one of the defining collections within the Standeven range.
To request a bunch or speak with our sales team, email sales@standevenfabrics.co.uk.
