Albiate Light Blue Recycled Cotton Twill Fabric

$150

A luxurious Italian twill that does the environment some good.

This 30s single-ply twill is woven from a combination of 60% recycled cotton and 40% virgin cotton. The recycled cotton comes from a variety of leftover fabrics collected from Albiate’s production line, with the virgin cotton included in the blend to provide extra strength. The result is a wonderfully textured, slubby twill with a comfortable three-season medium weight. It’s a beautiful, sustainable alternative to other casual fabrics like chambrays and plain weaves. This muted light blue is sprinkled with neutral brown and grey flecks which add even more depth and interest to the variations in the color. Wear it with chinos and sneakers, or tuck it into wool trousers for a laidback tailored look.

Recommended Styling: We like this fabric with soft details. Pay homage to its Italian origins with a Soft Roma Cutaway collar and no placket, or go with a workwear vibe with a Soft Point collar, Soft Front placket, and Rounded Flap pockets.

Suggested Style Casual
Weave Twill
Composition 100% Cotton
Thread Count 30s
Weight 145g · Medium Weight
Opacity Rating 3 / 5 · Fairly Opaque
Wrinkle Resistance 3 / 5 · Slightly Wrinkle-Resistant
Origin Italy
Mill Albini
Care Machine wash with non-chlorine detergents only, hang dry, iron
Shrinkage Expected to shrink slightly. Counter-Shrinkage Adjustments applied.
Fabric ID PCF3555

4.7 (40 Reviews)

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4.7 on 40 Reviews

“I’m really excited about this shirt. The fabric looks denim-ish but is soft and sits beautifully. The recycled nature also adds great variation”

Wilson in calgary, Alberta
“Soft and holds a press well. Gorgeous variations in the fabric that give the fabric interesting visual texture.”

Christian in Houston, TX
“One of my favorite shirts. Its a really unique and soft blue and extremely comfortable fabric. Highly recommended!”

Robert in Newport Beach, CA

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4.7 on 40 Reviews

Recommended by 88%.

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“Feels great to the touch. This fabric gives jeans a lift but can be worn in the evening”

January 2024 · Lev in Grosse Pointe, MI
“Lovely texture to the cloth, which makes it very interesting. But it's only noticable from a distance, which then looks like an everyday blue shirt from afar. Would definitely recommend this shirt!”

January 2024 · Zhong Zane in Toronto, ON
“Cool fabric”

December 2023 · Brian in HOUSTON, TX
“good - I wish it was 100% wrinkle free - close”

December 2023 · Greg in Marco Island, FL
“lovely texture and colour”

November 2023 · Marcus in Singapore,
“looks great - denim and western feel”

November 2023 · Matt in Brooklyn, NY
“Huge fan of this fabric, beautiful colour and it has a great slubby texture. I have been wearing it with a suit/blazer for a laid back smart look, but would work equally well in a casual outfit.”

October 2023 · Ed in London,
“Original fabric with a cool look. Not very soft and a little rough, has a bit of a linen feel to it. Good for adding variety.”

September 2023 · Stephane in San Francisco, CA
“Solid shirt, breathable, comfortable”

September 2023 · Kevin in ARLINGTON, TX
“Perfect”

June 2023 · Nicholas in Sag Harbor, NY
“Fabric is more prone to wrinkles than expected. Other than that, I would say it's exactly what I expected.”

May 2023 · Joe in Calgary, AB
“The specs in the fabric make it unique and stand out as compared to a standard shirt.”

January 2023 · Mark in MIAMI, FL
“the shirt's fine. Sizing is terrible.”

January 2023 · Rob in CHICAGO, IL
“Really soft but has a really worn in look. And the shrink allowance was really off.”

December 2022 · David in FONTANA, CA
“first shirt from PC. love it.”

November 2022 · robert in NEWBURGH, IN
“Does not wear well but unique idea”

November 2022 · John in DALLAS, TX
“I love the shirt. It fits well, looks great and is a wonderful complement to my wardrobe.”

October 2022 · Charles in CAMBRIDGE, MA
“Excellent fit and color - go to casual shirt.”

July 2022 · Alex in New York, NY
“Comfortable slubby casual summer shirt. Can dress up, but best with soft and casual collar and cuffs.”

July 2022 · Vineet in Dunwoody, GA
“Interesting fabric”

July 2022 · Nick in Weehawken, NJ
“Wonderful texture”

May 2022 · Michael in AUSTIN, TX
“Very nice!!”

May 2022 · Danny in BLOOMFIELD, MI
“Great fabric!”

May 2022 · John in Weehawken, NJ
“Love the shirt but because it's recycled there happened to be a large white thread in a noticeable area - people have suggested I have a stain on my shirt. Still a cool fabric.”

May 2022 · Max in New York, NY
“-”

May 2022 · Satyajit in Singapore, SINGAPORE
“A little stiff on the first wear, but it breaks in well. Love the subtlety of the colored flecks.”

April 2022 · Daniel in CHICAGO, IL
“Going for the recycled aspect, feels better wearing the shirt”

April 2022 · Steven in Wellington,
“nice”

February 2022 · Ben in Brooklyn, NY
“Loved it so much , I bought a second one.”

February 2022 · Paul in NEW YORK, NY
“The fabric looks fine, but it's a bit heavy for me.”

January 2022 · John in Hopatcong, NJ
“Stunning character, for a fabric with a soft comfort feel to the touch. Likely a go to shirt..”

January 2022 · Adam in Tonica, IL
“I’m really excited about this shirt. The fabric looks denim-ish but is soft and sits beautifully. The recycled nature also adds great variation”

December 2021 · Wilson in calgary, Alberta
“My favorite shirt. Just as described.”

November 2021 · Scott in West Jordan, UT
“Soft and holds a press well. Gorgeous variations in the fabric that give the fabric interesting visual texture.”

November 2021 · Christian in Houston, TX
“Great fabric for a casual shirt”

November 2021 · Michael in St.Kilda East, VIC
“The shirt is comfortable and light and lends itself well for both work and casual.”

November 2021 · Erling in ORLANDO, FL
“Color and texture was great. Exactly what I was looking for”

November 2021 · Allen in Lewes, DE
“Beautiful fabric that breathes well but isn't transparent.”

October 2021 · Justin in Scarsdale, NY
“Very cool end-of-summer fabric, with a great color and an interesting slub weave”

September 2021 · Matthew in NEW YORK, NY
“One of my favorite shirts. Its a really unique and soft blue and extremely comfortable fabric. Highly recommended!”

September 2021 · Robert in Newport Beach, CA