We’ve long viewed Bonobos as an excellent resource for dress shirts, pants, and blazers, mainly because of the brand’s approachable price points and emphasis on fit choice.
The brand’s new Empire Super 150s Suit is self-described by the brand as the finest suit it’s ever made, yet it still costs just $1,200.
of a class of materials generally described in tailoring as Super 150s. The S number is one way to gauge fabric quality, but it isn’t a measure of threads per inch or “thread count,” as many assume.
Instead, the 15 refers to the amount of hanks (a 560-yard spool of yarn) that can be spun out of a single pound of wool. The higher the number, the finer the thread. And the finer the thread, the softer, lighter, and more luxurious a fabric generally feels.
Anyone who knows anything about suiting fabrics is guaranteed to mention that this measure of fineness should never be viewed as a stamp of quality alone. Where a fabric is milled will always matter immensely, too. Yet it’s also safe to say that Super 150s – especially those sourced from European mills, like the kind found on this suit, are widely viewed as the fabric of choice for anyone looking for a mixture of durability, comfort, and luxury.
The higher the number, the finer the thread. And the finer the thread, the softer, lighter, and more luxurious a fabric generally feels.
