Autumn / Winter 2024
CORDUROYS & MOLESKIN
This new collection of corduroy fabrics feature a variety of new and familiar qualities, all renowned for their performance and durability. Thanks to the popularity of the elastane qualities in our previous release, this season we have extended our range of fabrics containing elastane. Elastane offers comfort, strength and durability, but above all elasticity. A finished garment with 2% elastane will retain its shape both during and after wear.
Corduroy fabrics date back to the eighteenth century, it is believed their name derives from the French term “corde du roi” meaning “cord of the King”.
Cloths in this collection are ideal for both city and country casual attire but are also considered appropriate for less formal business attire.
Moleskins
The collection also includes a wide range of Moleskins in a variety of weights and colours. A moleskin is a heavy cotton fabric that is woven with a higher density of weft threads to warp threads and then sheared to create a short, soft pile on one side. Moleskin clothing is noted for its softness and durability, and is most suited for outdoor attire. Our high quality 100% cotton moleskin collection features autumnal chestnut and classic lovat alongside a range of classic neutrals.
VELVETS
The luxurious softness of velvet makes it the perfect choice for any formal event that requires a degree of elegance and sophistication.
Velvet was a very difficult and expensive cloth to make before the advent of industrial power looms, and was therefore only ever worn by the rich. Today the cloth is still difficult to produce but with the benefit of modern looms the process is much faster and more efficient.
A velvet cloth is woven on a special loom that weaves two layers of velvet at the same time. The two layers are joined together, face to face by an interlacing weft yarn. After the weft yarn has been inserted a cutting knife passes through the middle of both layers, cleanly separating them to create two cloths with an evenly distributed tufted pile.
The Holland & Sherry velvets collection offers a range of sumptuous colours including opulent purples, reds and blues, alongside the more muted maroon, mauve and Persian blue. The wide choice of colours ensures you will find just the right colour for you.
380/460gm 12/15oz
INTERCITY
The InterCity suiting collection has been designed specifically for the business environment, combining handmade quality with hardwearing practicality. This is our classic suiting line, traditionally British and heavyweight.
The cloth is woven in a stable 2/2 twill, from a 60/2 nm yarn in both warp and weft direction, giving the cloth body and fullness. These qualities offer durability and good drape, which are perfect for tailoring.
A traditional city suit comprises two main elements –the jacket and trouser, also described as a two-piece suit. The waistcoat is an optional extra for a particularly smart working environment or important meeting.
The InterCity collection offers a comprehensive range of stripes in classic navies and greys. The addition of contemporary colours, such as aubergine with a purple stripe, ensures broad appeal. The collection is completed by other woven designs including glen checks, sharkskins, birdseyes and herringbones.
HS 2460
Suiting
340gm 11oz
100% WO
Non-Mulesed
CAPE HORN
At the southern-most point of Patagonia lies Cape Horn, one of the oldest, busiest and most famous world trade routes in the world and the region from which this collection takes its name.
The area is governed by strict ecological conservation guidelines which ensures the support and preservation of the local environment, thus making the entire supply chain for our Cape Horn fabrics transparent and sustainable.
This exclusive collection has a long-standing presence in our collection and is recognised by tailors as a go to source for those essential workwear pieces where luxury is key.
Cloth technical specification:
✔ 2/2 twill weave construction is a balanced structure that offers superior drape qualities.
✔ The yarn used is a 64/2 new metric yarn with a conventional “S” twist for added softness.
✔ The wool micron is 18.5μ, which equates to a genuine super 100’s wool quality.
✔ With an added 1% Cashmere, Cape Horn fabrics are luxurious to handle and wear.
The wool production for this collection has a low impact on the planet and ecosystem taking us one step closer to preserving our world for generations to come.
HS 2466
Suiting
340gm 11oz
99% S100’s WO 1% WS
Non-Mulesed
GABERDINES
Offering incomparable comfort and resilience, Holland & Sherry’s Gaberdines collection comprises two qualities, one construction.
Gaberdines are constructed from a 2/1 twill with significantly more threads in the warp than in the weft.
This tightly woven fabric is smooth on the reverse with a steep twill diagonal running from left to right on the face.
Their characteristic construction makes them durable, hardwearing and incredibly versatile.
Offering a wide range of classic and contemporary colours including blues, natural tans and mixture greys, we are sure that you will be inspired by this new collection of gaberdine plains.
HS 2468
Suiting
250gm 8oz
260gm 81/2oz
100% S120’s WO
100% S130’s WO
Made in England
GOSTWYCK TRILOGY
Produced from Gostwyck Super 170’s superfine Saxon merino wool, we proudly present Gostwyck Trilogy; a collection of 3-ply plains woven from our most popular weaves and constructions, in a series of classic and contemporary colours.
Exclusive to Holland & Sherry, the popularity of Gostwyck merino wool is exceeding all expectations, and it is fast becoming a core product for our high-end luxury markets.
The supply chain for all the fabrics in this collection is transparent and traceable from sheep to cloth; the wool having been responsibly sourced.
The trilogy begins with a collection of plain weave fabrics woven from a 3-ply, three colour twist yarn. The plain weave construction at 265grm, produces the perfect weight for all seasons, and is a subtle introduction to the other qualities in this collection.
Following the plain weave is a selection of fabrics in solid shades, woven from a traditional gaberdine construction; this is characterised by its steep twill line appearance. In keeping with our trilogy theme, this range is also woven from a 3-ply yarn, however, the yarns are solid in colour. This solid effect produces a consistent colour that is rich and opulent, and offers a heavier alternative to its plain weave counterpart.
The final instalment of this collection is the Serge; a balanced construction in both warp and weft directions that when woven produces a twill line with a distinctive 45-degree angle. Like its predecessors, this collection has also been woven from a 3-ply yarn, and like the plain weave, three colour twists have been used.
A myriad of colour, combined with three classic constructions, make this the “must-go-to-collection” for city or country attire – our Gostwyck Trilogy collection should not be missed!
Plain Weave, Gaberdine and Serge
HS 2477
Suiting
265-390gm
81/2-121/2oz
100% S170’s WO
Non-Mulesed
Made in England
HARRIS TWEED
Harris Tweed is a world-renowned woollen textile unique in its use of local materials and hand-crafted techniques. It originates from the beautiful and remote islands of the Outer Hebrides situated off the west coast of Scotland.
The finished cloth is inspected and stamped on the reverse side with the Harris Tweed Orb trademark; certifying the authenticity of the cloth and protecting the Harris Tweed name.
Inspired by the Outer Hebrides’ furrowed landscape, these cloths have been woven from a coarse woollen spun yarn, created from a blend of up to 10 different shade components. The finished cloth is colourful, vibrant, naturally textured and intense.
Holland & Sherry’s Harris Tweed collection incorporates traditional, warm, rustic colours, evoking the countryside and outdoor pursuits associated with Britishness.
HS 2489
Jacketing
470/500gm 15/16oz
100% WO
Made in Scotland
SHERRYKASH
A regular feature of the Holland & Sherry collection, this luxury jacketing range of fabrics are constructed from the finest woollen-spun blended yarns, combining comfort and softness beyond compare. It is the peak of perfection and is renowned for its luxurious touch and soft contemporary styling.
The finest cashmere fibres have been gathered from the saddle of the cashmere goat by careful combing. This takes place during the spring months, when the soft downy, wintry undercoat is thick and lofty and ready to shed in preparation for the warm summer months ahead. Care is taken not to remove the outer guard hairs, compared to the soft down, these are much coarser and would spoil the handle and luxury of the finished product.
The harvested cashmere is then carefully blended with complimentary colours in soft merino wool to produce a range of opulent melange shades that are beyond compare.
The gentle combing process continues until all short staple fibres are removed and the longer filament fibres are in perfect alignment. Once this has been achieved the fibres are then gently twisted together in a soft ‘S’ direction.
The soft ‘S’ twist in the finished yarn and the gentle scour that the cloth undergoes contribute to the unparalleled softness, lightness and warmth of the cloth.
HS 2490
Jacketing
250-310gm 8-10oz
Various compositions
CASHMERE Pure Opulence
The cashmere used to produce this fabric is made from the very finest Inner Mongolian cashmere, whose luxurious handle is renowned the world over. The low bulk, high loft fibres combine to make the warmest and most comfortable garments ever worn.
From a snow-white base, extraordinarily vivid shades may be produced, some of which may be found in this truly majestic new collection. The sheer beauty of this range can only be experienced at first hand.
Cashmere: the ultimate fabric choice
✔ Cashmere is characterised by its luxurious soft fibres, which allow for natural, lightweight insulation without bulk.
✔ Cashmere is appropriate for all climates as it has a high moisture content, and its insulation properties change with the relative humidity in the air.
✔ The finest fibres are gathered from the saddle of the cashmere goat.
✔ Cashmere fibres are harvested by carefully combing the goat’s fleece during the spring months.
✔ Cashmere fibres are generally extremely fine, averaging between 14 and 17 microns, making the cloths they produce desirable and luxurious to wear.
✔ Cashmere fabrics have a beautiful handle, a natural sheen and exquisite drape qualities.
HS 2492
Jacketing
280gm 9oz
350gm 11oz
100% WS
100% S140s WO
Made in England