Custom pocket squares made by hand

Custom made pocket squares in a choice of pack sizes

When is one ever enough? If you are the type of guy who enjoys fashion and flair, then a dashing accessory is the way to go. Cut and sewn in the time-honored tradition of bespoke tailoring, your new handkerchief will feel right at home in your blazer pocket. Embellish your wardrobe in a subtle way with a high quality printed pocket square. You can select the perfect pack size - 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12. Have one for a special occasion or enjoy a different handkerchief every day of the week. 

Please note that your new pocket squares are printed and not embroidered. If you wanted to incorporate the classic embroidered look into your pocket square, why not create a contemporary embroidery style design, which we can print onto the handkerchief? Fuse tradition with a contemporary spin and create something truly unique. 

Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

• Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
• Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
• Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm

All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.

How Would you Like the Edge?

• As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border. 
• Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer. 
• Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile. 

All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.

What will my custom handkerchief look like?

Featuring a smart and suave design, these classic pocket squares look stunning. Your design is printed onto your choice of fabric measuring 13" squared, in high-quality ink. This penetrates the fibers, creating a permanent and vibrant finish. Once cut to size, your personalized pocket square is completed with a fine baby hem.

What options are available for these pocket squares?

There are several options available for your handkerchief. Choose your perfect fabric - poly silk, 100% cotton,100% real silk or organic cotton 135gsm. Both options are beautiful and offer something a little different. You also have the option of creating an all over print, a repeat pattern or a montage. Choose from black or white thread for the hemming and select your pack size: 1, 2, 4, 6 or 12. Each square can feature a different design.

Are the squares handmade in-house?

At Contrado, every custom made item is handmade by our own team of skilled craftsmen in our studio. Your design is printed onto fabric, which is then cut by hand and hemmed by our talented seamstresses. This makes every order special as everything is made to order each time, with no mass production occurring at all. Try us and see the quality for yourself.