We’re reintroducing the Giant-fit chino, a silhouette pulled from our vintage catalog archives. This revamped version uses midweight 8.5-ounce 100 percent cotton twill that’s stone and enzyme washed, resulting in a finish that’s just soft enough to feel lived in right from the first wear. By buying cotton products from J.Crew, you’re supporting our investment in Better Cotton’s mission to help cotton communities survive and thrive while protecting and restoring the environment. These products are sourced through a system of mass balance and therefore may not contain Better Cotton.
Cashmere
When it comes to quality and color, no one does cashmere quite like we do. Our best-selling sweaters are the result of over 30 years of expertise, obsessing over fit, durability and handfeel. They’re soft and warm, while still being lightweight, which means they’re perfect to layer or to wear on their own. We’re proud to support responsible cashmere production through our partnership with the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), a nonprofit that promotes sustainable agricultural development across the globe. As the foundation’s first U.S. member, we source cashmere that is certified to the AbTF’s The Good Cashmere Standard®, which ensures the welfare of the cashmere goats, protects natural resources and improves the working conditions of farmers and farmworkers in Inner Mongolia.
Irish linen
Made from the fibers of flax plants, linen is naturally breathable, strong and cool to the touch. The fabric’s origins date back at least to ancient Egypt, where it was used for everything from clothing to currency to sailcloth. It has been prized throughout the centuries for its durability and versatility. Our linen comes from Baird McNutt, an Irish mill founded in 1912 by William Frederick Burgoyne Baird. Over 100 years later, the mill is still renowned for its special weaving process that creates softer, longer-lasting linen.
Tech
We design this high-performance fabric to keep you cool, dry and comfortable—no matter what you’re doing. Built with a stretch cotton blend, our tech fabric moves with you at the office, during your commute and out on the links. (And if you don’t have time to change before dinner, you’ll still look totally presentable.)
Premium-weight cotton jersey
For our relaxed-fit tees, we use heavyweight, open-ended 7.4-ounce cotton that’s more durable and gutsy than a standard T-shirt. It has a dry handfeel and decent structure that won’t cling to you. Inspired by heritage styles from the ’90s, this sturdy fabric is built to last and will only get better the more you wash and wear it.
ECONYL® nylon
ECONYL® is a 100 percent regenerated nylon yarn made from nylon waste, containing 50 percent post-consumer waste (including discarded fishing nets) and 50 percent pre-consumer waste. We use ECONYL® yarn in our own lightweight stretch swimsuit fabric that also boasts UPF 50 protection, blocking 98 percent of the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays.
Italian chino
For warm-weather occasions, an Italian chino suit is both sharp and comfortable. Our Italian cotton chino comes from Duca Visconti di Modrone, a renowned mill in northern Italy that’s been producing high-quality fabrics since 1838. Finely crafted with a tight, even structure and distinct twill weave, Italian chino’s subtle but distinct diagonal pattern is created by weaving the fabric in an over-under pattern. This process adds depth and subtle texture to the fabric, and makes it smoother so it’s less prone to snagging or pilling.
Heritage 14 oz. fleece
As anyone who’s lost a favorite hoodie will tell you, not all sweatshirts are made equal. Our new hard-wearing, heavier-weight, varsity-inspired sweats are cut on the cross grain (an old-school method that helps minimize shrinkage). We use a substantial 14-ounce cotton-polyester blend that’s brushed on the inside for softness and built to withstand daily wear. In short, this is everything you want your sweats to be: durable, comfortable, made to last—and made to keep.
Italian suede
We sourced our suede from Conceria Zabri, an Italian tannery founded in 1971 that’s still family owned and operated. Suede comes from the inner-facing part of the hide, which makes it soft and velvety (leather is the outer-facing side). This particular suede is split hide, which creates a supple, pliable feel that lends itself well to clothing. Fun fact: The word “suede” comes from the French gants de Suède, which means “gloves from Sweden.”
