Test questions

Question 1

What is full grain leather ?

Answer 1

This leather is the top side of hide that hasn’t been sanded or buffed but only the hair has been removed. Very durable

Question 2

What is Suede ?

Answer 2

Leather from the lower part of a French baby cow that is scoured to give it a velvet-like finish

Question 3

What is Nubuck ?

Answer 3

It is top grain leather that has been sanded and buffed on the outside of the skin. It has a finer grain then suede and has a velvet-like surface

Question 4

What is Patent Leather ?

Answer 4

Is a corrected leather that is then finished with a Lin seed oil to give it the high sheen finish. Typical with tuxedo shoes

Question 5

What is Saffiano leather ?

Answer 5

A leather that is structured made by a stamping method. It has a textured finish and is very durable and easy to clean

Question 6

Who is Anthony Mairizi?

Answer 6

He is one of the most refined Italian shoemakers. He partnered with SS to develop exclusive models that combined current fashion with SS Aesthetic

Question 7

What is Eqyptian Cotton?

Answer 7

One of the most luxurious types of cotton. This is found in our suit up shirts. It is very breakable and super soft to the touch

Question 8

The biggest difference between the blue and purple line shirts ?

Answer 8

The fabric for the blue is sourced from some of the finished mills in china and the purple comes from world renowned mills in Italy

Question 9

What are care tips you could advise your customer for wearing Suitsupply suits?

Answer 9

Steam out suits and dry clean only for major stains

Question 10

What is corrected Leather ?

Answer 10

Is any leather that has been sanded and buffed to get any imperfections out of the hide.

Question 11

Suit supply offers four regular fit shirts, what are they and what line do they fall on ?

Answer 11

They are in the purple line and it’s oxford and twill in blue and white with either a French or barrel cuff

Question 12

What is the story behind never buttoning the last button ?

Answer 12

During Napoleons military ruin in Europe, if the last button was fastened it was very inconvenient to access your sword when need be.

Question 13

What fabrics should not be let out?

Answer 13

Cotton, mohair, silk, linen. Only exceptions are some blends like a wool linen mix

Question 14

How much can you lengthen the jacket ?

Answer 14

The jacket can not be let out

Question 15

How is the red line shirt aligned naturally ?

Answer 15

The arm head is smaller then the sleeve hole which requires hand stitching finish.the under stitch is offset which gives it a more natural feel

Question 16

Describe the Goodyear welt construction and it’s benefits?

Answer 16

The construction of this shoe has 3 parts. The body of the shoe, the welt and the sole. This allows for ventilation durably and strength. They last longer and can be re soled more

Question 17

Describe the Blake stitch construction?

Answer 17

The outer sole and insole of the shoe are sown together. It gives for a lighter more flexible shoe

Question 18

What is Chrome tanning ?

Answer 18

the process which the hide is soaked in chromium sulfate which gives the leather the desired color and also makes it stain resistant and water propel water

Question 19

What is Vegetable tanning ?

Answer 19

The traditional way of coloring the leather. It’s soaked in natural materials which gives more handmade look.

Question 20

What is the purpose of having canvas in our suits?

Answer 20

Our canvas is made from cotton, felt and horsehair.The purpose is to allow the suit to drape naturally to the body as well as keeping the structure of the fit.

Question 21

What is the process of constructing a fully floating canvas?

Answer 21

This canvas is blind stitched which allows the canvas to float between the outside of the jacket to the Bemberg lining.

Question 22

What is the origin of Bemberg and what the purpose of having it as a lining ?

Answer 22

Bemberg is a genetically manipulated version of silk made from cotton cellulose. It is more resistant to staining and very breathable

Question 23

What is the suit supply story for functioning button holes ?

Answer 23

During WW2 surgeons had to be able to roll up there sleeves without taking there jackets off to treat patients

Question 24

What is some of the history of Thomas Mason fabric ?

Answer 24

A revolutionary cotton textile manufactures in the 18th century that rose to the top after outfitting royalty and the wealthy society in Europe.

Question 25

What is the gusset ?

Answer 25

It is the house shape stitch on the bottom of the sides of the red line shirts to stop fraying