The only weaver in the Valtellina, Tessuti di Sondrio began life in 1895 spinning heavyweight blue cotton yarn for factory worker uniforms. Throughout the 20th century the company evolved to become a cotton spinner-weaver-garment maker, before deciding to specialise in the weaving of linen, cotton, hemp and wool in 2000.

M.J. Bale began our partnership with Tessuti di Sondrio in 2015. On debut, the mill produced one of M.J. Bale’s all-time greats, the sand-coloured linen-cotton Robertson suit, worn by none other than Usain Bolt at the 2016 spring races.

In the past eight years, we’ve deepened our partnership with Tessuti di Sondrio. Not just because of the quality and elegance of their cloth, which is substantial, but because of their sustainability work. Much like with VBC and Reda, doing business with Tessuti di Sondrio is good for lowering our carbon footprint across the board. The company is 100 per cent solar powered and upcycle their fabrics. Most recently, they have begun innovative work replacing chemical dyes with natural alternatives, made from orange waste and medicinal herbs.

M.J. Bale x Tessuti di Sondrio garments include the linen-cotton Robertson suit, stretch-cotton Fresco suit, stretch-cotton Fairbanks suit, linen Alcantara suit and safari jacket, and linen Nebrodi suit and safari jacket.