At Standeven and John Foster of England we take immense pride in our longstanding relationship and position as the preferred manufacturer of Escorial fabric, a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence in both design and quality.

Our expertise and craftsmanship in weaving cloth have established a reputation for excellence that truly sets us apart. With an age-old history of working with this fibre, we have mastered the art of handling the helical crimp at the core of the natural fibre, employing techniques that have been passed down through generations and cannot be replicated.

The Escorial fabric we manufacture is available in cut lengths through Standeven, while larger pieces and on-trend seasonal collections by John Foster catering to a broad spectrum of preferences.

Escorial, a rare and luxurious wool, boasts a storied history spanning centuries, with its origins tracing back to a unique breed of sheep from the illustrious Spanish Royal Flocks of El Escorial. Today, it stands as one of the world's rarest and most exclusive wool fibres, meticulously sourced from flocks in the South Island of New Zealand and southern parts of Australia.

TOLEDO by standeven

A collection of clear cut suiting’s and evening wear from the rare and exclusive Escorial wool. In a range of designs - Plains, sharkskin, stripes, glen plaids and hopsack all exquisitely designed for the needs of the modern suit and all with the added performance and quality expected from the most luxurious cloth in the world.

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"Escorial has been a proud partner of Standeven, and John Foster since 2012. The team's dedication to Escorial and their expertise and craftsmanship to bring out the best in the Escorial fibre is world class. This is evident in the extraordinary Escorial fabrics from John Foster, and Standeven that are so revered with customers around the globe."

Escorial, New Zealand

Rare & Traceable to Origin

“Rare, Luxurious and sustainable.”

We redefine luxury through rare and sustainable products, emphasising transparency, sustainability, and high animal welfare standards. Our commitment is reflected in every cloth, using exclusively sourced Escorial wool from Australia and New Zealand. Meticulous, sustainable production ensures the longevity of our luxurious fabrics while positively contributing to the environment.

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