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The expert's pick for cool weather
Mark explains, “A supersoft weave of pure, long-staple cotton for breathability and color saturation, and fine merino wool for softness and durability, Viyella is one of the only fabrics that offers this measure of luxury and warmth.” The History of Viyella: a Durable, Comfortable Fabric The evolution of Viyella’s master blend of cotton and wool began more than 220 years ago in Nottingham, England. By the late 19th century, the combination had been perfected: an ideal marriage of breathable, long-staple cotton fibers and soft merino wool, intimately blended during the spinning process, then twill woven into a soft, warm, and lightweight cloth that resists shrinking and holds color remarkably well. Viyella quickly rose to be the most sought-after fabric of its time, legendary for its durability, its luxurious softness, and its remarkable ability to improve with age. And Viyella became the first registered and trademarked branded fabric in 1907! By the mid-1900s, Viyella fabrics had become popular for babies’ gowns and children’s clothing, with a firmly established reputation for sensible, warm garments. During the World War II, British officers (who bought their own uniforms) began favoring Viyella shirts and the fabric became legendary for its exceptional durability, outstanding warmth, and superior softness. Through the ensuing decades Viyella’s distinction has endured as a sumptuously soft, durable, natural-fiber fabric, and is as renowned today as it was a century ago. Orvis is proud to include Viyella clothing as part of our distinctive country lifestyle range of apparel. |
Orvis clothes are cut generously to accommodate an active country lifestyle. We build plenty of “wearing ease” in all our garments to ensure you will enjoy them for many years. We field-test all of them on associates, and we take into consideration how the clothing will be worn. For example, when we fit outerwear, we always size it with the appropriate layers beneath. That means you do not need to order a size up for a comfortable fit. Not sure what size to order? Just chat, e-mail, or call 888- 235-9763 our Customer Service experts. They will be happy to give you the actual garment measurements for any item we sell.
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