Cambrian Gilet
Cambrian Gilet
The first garment in the Carpenter & Cloth workwear series - in our 2nd edition, ultra local wool tweed.
This classic herringbone is a blend of Ryeland and Black Welsh Mountain fleeces from our neighbouring farms, scoured, carded, spun and woven specially for us, all here in Carmarthenshire at our local woollen mill.
The gilet is then hand made, like all of our garments, here in the Carpenter and Cloth studio.
This is an all season garment for gathering firewood, spring gardening, summer evenings and autumn walking, or for beating the chills of sitting still.
Aside from the locally produced tweed, the quilted inner layer of our Cambrian Gilet is also, still, truly unique in the growing market for these garments; made from 100% British Jacobs wool, this natural fibre layer adds a remarkably light weight, breathable, comfortable and wonderfully thermal quality, whilst remaining slim enough to be worn under a waterproof jacket. You will never find polyester here.
The pockets are lined with sturdy organic cotton canvas to cope with full and proper use, there is a small inside chest pocket for valuables and side vents for ease of movement. The lining is cut from a brushed twill of wool and cotton, woven in Italy and sourced from luxury designer waste.
The sizing for all of our clothing is non-gendered. I make the Cambrian Gilet in 5 widths, each with 2 length options. To find the correct width for you, measure a comfortable jacket (laid out flat) from armpit to armpit. This will give you a comparable measurement from which to choose your gilet size, with enough room to fit a jumper underneath. If you would prefer a tighter fit, I would suggest choosing one size smaller.
Please do get on touch if you would like to discuss sizing. I try and keep every size in stock, but if I have to make one for you it may take 2 to 3 weeks. If you have any concerns over timing, please do get in touch to confirm.
Actual garment measurements (measured flat):
Extra Small - chest width 48cm, back neck to hem 66cm (or 76cm in 'long')
Small - chest width 52cm, back neck to hem 67cm (or 77cm in 'long)
Medium - chest width 56cm, back neck to hem 68cm (or 78cm in 'long)
Large - chest width 62cm, back neck to hem 70cm (or 80cm in 'long')
Extra Large - chest width 66cm, back neck to hem 72cm (or 82cm in 'long')
Sizing:
XSmall: to fit chest 78-85cm (EU Mens 32 / UK womens 8-10)
Small: to fit chest 85-92cm (EU Mens 34-36 / UK womens 12)
Medium: to fit chest 92-99cm (EU Mens 38-40 / UK womens 14-16)
Large: to fit chest 100-107cm (EU Mens 40-42 / UK womens 18-20)
XLarge: to fit chest 107-114cm (EU Mens 44-48 / UK womens 20-22)