the art of canvas
Discover how the floating canvas breathes life into every bespoke jacket
bespoke jacket architecture
A bespoke jacket lives from the inside out. At its heart lies a floating canvas layers of natural materials hand-shaped and pad-stitched to give the coat its chest, its lapel roll, and its quiet authority. Unlike fused interlinings, a true canvas moves with you, breathes with you, and improves with age.
What is a floating canvas
A floating canvas is a free-hanging internal structure made from natural components such as wool canvas, haircloth, domette, and felt. It runs from the shoulder through the chest and into the lapels. Because it is never glued, the cloth can drape naturally while the canvas provides shape, balance, and resilience.
Why it matters
the difference between a fused suit and a full canvas suit is profound
- Longevity: A fused suit loses its shape quickly, while a floating canvas becomes better with wear.
- Elegance: The lapel roll of a canvas-built jacket has a natural curve that machines cannot imitate.
- Comfort: A canvas adapts to your body, breathing with you and moving with you in every season.
A true bespoke canvas is not about fashion, but about permanence. It is the reason a well-made bespoke jacket can last for decades.
The hand-padding process
- Basting & mapping the roll line – temporary stitches and markings set the lapel break
- Pad-stitching – small diagonal stitches, dense near the lapel roll and wider in the chest, building controlled spring.
- Shaping with steam – gentle shrinking and stretching lock the canvas memory
- Balancing the fronts – the canvas is anchored so the jacket hangs clean and stable
Every stitch is placed by hand, training the canvas and lapel to hold their natural shape
craftsmanship philosophy
At Krarim Bespoke, the hand-stitched floating canvas is not just a technique, but a philosophy, tailoring that breathes, adepts, and endures. Each jacket is a living architecture refined through tradition, shaped by hand, and designed to accompany you for life.