Every October, The Campaign for Wool shines a spotlight on one of the world’s most remarkable natural fibres. At Standeven, we are proud to join in celebrating Wool Month, recognising wool’s timeless qualities and its enduring relevance in modern tailoring.
For centuries, wool has been the cornerstone of fine suiting. At Standeven, this fibre remains at the heart of everything we create. Whether woven into a sharp business suit, an elegant evening jacket, or cloth designed for travel and performance, wool continues to demonstrate its unique ability to combine refinement, resilience, and sustainability.
The Natural Advantage
Wool’s properties are unrivalled by any man-made alternative. A breathable fibre, it regulates body temperature to keep you cool in warmer environments and warm in cooler ones. It naturally wicks away moisture, resists odours, and has an innate elasticity that helps garments recover their shape. This ensures that a well-cut Standeven suit not only looks impeccable when first worn but continues to hold its silhouette over time.
At Standeven, wool takes many forms across our collections. Toledo and Escudo showcase the rarest of wool fibre — Escorial wool — prized for its softness, natural stretch, and luxurious handle. The Glenesk bunch blends fine Lambswool with cashmere, offering warmth and sophistication in equal measure. Snowdonia draws on the enduring character of pure wool and pure Lambswool, while British Classic highlights the strength of 100% wool. Beyond these, many of our bunches marry wool with other natural fibres such as cashmere, silk, linen, and mohair — combinations that enhance the cloth’s performance while maintaining its natural character.
Sustainability at its Core
In a world increasingly conscious of environmental responsibility, wool stands apart as a fully natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibre. Sheep grow a new fleece each year, and once wool reaches the end of its life cycle, it returns to the earth without contributing to microplastic pollution.
Standeven is committed to producing fabrics that respect this natural cycle. By working with the world’s finest wool growers and maintaining traditional weaving skills in Yorkshire, we help preserve a sustainable, circular industry that benefits both people and the planet.
Wool in the Modern Wardrobe
Today’s tailoring demands versatility. Our customers want cloths that perform across seasons, occasions, and climates. Wool meets this need with ease. Lightweight tropical weaves, in our travel bunches Summerstrand, Explorer and Cape Town, bring breathability and crease resistance for global lifestyles, and for winter dressing, Oxbridge Flannel offers warmth and depth.
Standeven’s bunches showcase wool’s natural ability to take on rich colours and intricate weaves – qualities expressed through creativity and craftsmanship.
A Timeless Choice
Wool month reminds us of the extraordinary qualities of a fibre that has shaped fine tailoring for centuries. At Standeven, we celebrate not only wool’s heritage but also its future — as a fibre that continues to offer spinners, weavers, and tailors unmatched versatility, luxury, and performance.
This October, we invite you to explore our bunches— from Escorial wool in Toledo and Escudo, to Lambswool and cashmere in Glenesk, and the enduring strength of British Classic and Snowdonia. Each demonstrates how wool remains the ultimate fibre for those seeking cloths of refinement, resilience, and distinction.
To discover the full range of bunches, email sales@standevenfabrics.co.uk
