For years, there were silk mills that produced in addtion to more flat-weave silks and shiny satins, a more textured, nubby silk called Tussah, woven from the silk fibers but also the cases to create what some called "summer tweed." It's much more rare these days for a number of reasons including the scarcity of this type of silkworm, but we have found it at one of our favorite and one of the world's best Florentine mills. In our classic Harrods sportcoat, its lightness with texture makes it a perfect transitional piece with the luxury of silk as well as its thermoregulation properties:dense yet lightweight, it breathes in heat yet also insulates against any chill. With all the Crittenden elegance and special features plus Critt's legendary excellent fit, this will be a go-to jacket season after season.
Soft Construction
More comfortable, with ease of movement
Always the Finest Fabrics
Critt's decades of experience and friendships with designers at the world's best fabric mills (in Italy, the UK and beyond) is the Crittenden difference: we look for fabrics that are a bit out of the ordinary, but still the finest quality there is
Real French Facing
Unlined and breathable, french-facing = more comfort
- True soft construction; exceptionally lightweight
- Real Mother of Pearl or Horn Buttons
- Butterfly lining and piped seams
- Self or Felt Undercollar
Sizing & Notes
Sizing & Notes
- Two inch allowance for tailoring; tailoring available at Crittenden shop locations
- 40R has a 30" back length and 25" sleeve length
- Working sleeve buttonholes (aka surgeon's cuffs)
- 2 interior pockets
- Side vents
Care
Care
- We recommend brushing tweeds with a soft fabric brush to remove light stains. Otherwise, spot clean immediately, or if necessary, dry clean.
- Advise your dry cleaner to press gently to care for real mother-of-pearl buttons