Where are Proper Cloth suits made?
Fact-checked 2026-09-07 · every claim links to its source below
What Proper Cloth says
- The shipping page states: "Shirts and Casual Pants" are made to order and ship from Vietnam; "Washed Jeans, Suits, Jackets, and Dress Pants" are made to order and ship from Thailand; knitwear and sweaters are stock items "made in a range of countries, stocked at our New York warehouse and ship from New York".1
- Proper Cloth is New York-based, founded in 2008 by Seph Skerritt, with showrooms in Soho (2013), Fifth Avenue (2021), and Washington D.C. and Chicago (2025). No factory names or cities are disclosed on the About page.2
- The About page says: "We pay close attention to our supply chain, working exclusively with ethical fabric mills and factories that respect their workers", naming no factory.2
- Jacket construction options are brand-named makes, not places: Mercer (structured full canvas), Hudson (soft full canvas), Allen (structured half canvas), Bedford (soft half canvas), Waverly (uncanvassed). No workshop location is given.3
What buyers and reviewers report
- A July 2025 review by The Adult Man states "Once an order is placed, the garments are made in Vietnam and typically take 17 to 22 days to arrive", and Wikipedia says "Items are manufactured in Vietnam". Both conflict with Proper Cloth's own shipping page, which puts suits, jackets and dress pants in Thailand and only shirts and casual pants in Vietnam.451
- The suit reviewed by The Adult Man used a Solaro cloth from the Drago mill in Italy, 100% wool.4
Cloth vs sewing
| Category | Made to order in | Ships from |
|---|---|---|
| Suits, jackets, dress pants, washed jeans | Thailand | Thailand |
| Shirts, casual pants | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Knitwear, sweaters (stock) | A range of countries | New York warehouse |
“Ordered two suits and four shirts, remotely from the US. They fit great and are great quality! Was able to do everything over WhatsApp for measurements, etc. Will definitely visit if I ever make it to Hoi An. Highly recommend!”
“Being a short and stocky person, I could never truly get clothing that fitted properly. "Off the rack" was never an option... As I opened the small box, I got nervous and wondered if I made a big mistake and basically gambled away a fair amount of money. I ordered a 3 piece suit, 2 shirts and had a pair of leather dress shoes. Everything fitted nicely... the shirts were absolutely PERFECT.”
“Very satisfied; incredibly skillful to make clothes fit so perfectly. Beautiful fabric exactly as promised, very neat — would simply love to order from here again!”
“They did such an amazing job, my suit fits perfectly and the craftsmanship is superb! Linda was a great help and she knows exactly what she is doing. I can't recommend this place enough and I will be getting more suits from them in the future guaranteed!”
“Great place to get perfect suit, they send me to Poland with no problems.”
“WOW! Ordered a suit online with Linda. She contacted me by video call to go through the measuring process and once confirmed measurements again, around 4 weeks later a made to measure suit arrived in the UK. Fitted perfectly and I didn't even visit! Fantastic quality and customer service from Linda. Would definitely recommend!”
“Exceptional experience from start to finish. I ordered a fully custom two-piece double-breasted suit remotely from France, Linda and Jennifer guided me through every step with patience and professionalism. The suit arrived in under 3 weeks and the result is flawless: fabric, cut, lining, silhouette, everything is perfect. Nathan Tailors delivered exactly the vision I had in mind. I will absolutely be ordering again. Highly recommended.”
“This was my first time buying suits online so I was a bit apprehensive. However, the online order form was both easy to use and very thorough, and they did a video call with me to make sure of a couple of measurements that were out of the normal range. Two suits and a shirt arrived here in New Zealand in less than two weeks, are well-made, and fit perfectly. I'm thrilled with the service.”
Questions people ask
Are Proper Cloth suits made in Vietnam?
No. The brand's shipping page puts suits, jackets and dress pants in Thailand; shirts and casual pants are made in Vietnam 1. Reviews saying "Vietnam" are describing the shirts 45.
Are Proper Cloth suits made in New York?
No. New York is the headquarters, showroom and knitwear warehouse; suits are made to order and ship from Thailand 12.
Which factory in Thailand?
Not published. The shipping page names the country only, and the About page names no factory 12.
What do the jacket construction names mean?
Mercer, Hudson, Allen, Bedford and Waverly are Proper Cloth's names for full-canvas, half-canvas and uncanvassed makes, not places 3.
Where is the cloth from?
Fabric origin is per cloth; the suit reviewed by The Adult Man used a Solaro from the Drago mill in Italy 4.
Sources
What Proper Cloth publishes
- Shipping Times for Custom Clothing — Proper Cloth, 2026-09-07brand-stated
- About — Proper Cloth, 2026-09-07brand-stated
- Jacket Construction and the Options We Offer — Proper Cloth, 2026-09-07brand-stated
What buyers and the press report
- Proper Cloth review — The Adult Man, 2025-07-27third-party
- Proper Cloth — Wikipedia, 2026-09-07third-party
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