This wonderfully rustic organic cotton has been a firm favourite for good reason, and it’s easy to see why the moment you get it in your hands.

Rather than printed, the colour is woven in using dyed threads, giving it a naturally rich, even tone that holds up beautifully wash after wash. The traditional 5mm check feels both nostalgic and endlessly versatile; the kind of fabric that works just as hard in a carefully planned capsule wardrobe as it does in a spontaneous weekend project. And with a range of colourways to choose from, there’s one for every mood and every maker.

The gently washed, crinkled finish adds a touch of lived-in texture straight off the roll. A mid-to-heavyweight cotton with just the right amount of substance for relaxed tailoring: smocks, chore jackets, utility dresses, wide-leg trousers or a trusty everyday shirt. Like all the best handmade pieces, it only improves with time; softening with each wear and developing its own quiet character.