Canali

Canali and the sophisticated super 200s wools; natural materials such as horsehair and pure cotton for the canvases; pure bemberg linings; buttons of corozo, horn, and mother-of-pearl.

Moreover, the Canali manufacturing process subjects all materials to testing at numerous checkpoints to verify that specifications are consistently met and to guarantee maintenance of the particular features that enhance quality: weight and color checks; peeling and traction tests; a steam process to ensure that the fibers remain stable, preventing structural changes during production; and visual checks to hunt for defects. Once they have passed the initial verification process, raw materials are stored in a temperature and humidity controlled warehouse. Later, to avoid shrinkage during manufacture, basted canvases are soaked in cold water and dried at room temperature.

Its tailored structure guarantees elegance as well as softness. The canvas itself forms the support: canvas and outer fabric are basted before being sewn, building elasticity, volume and shape into the finished item. Canali tailoring standards are recognizable in the details: the arm- hole preparation as well as the cotton-wool and horsehair wadded shoulder padding - are pre-shaped and inserted just prior to stitching the sleeve, to allow future modifications for individual fit.