The alb, one of the liturgical vestments of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and many Protestant churches, is an ample garment of white coming down to the ankles and usually girdled with a cincture. It is simply the long tunic used by the Romans of old. In Early Medieval Europe it was also normally worn by secular clergy in non-liturgical contexts.

It is the oldest liturgical vestment, and was adopted very early by Christians, and especially by the clergy for the Eucharistic liturgy. Nowadays, the alb is the common vestment for all ministers at Mass, both clerics and laypersons, and is worn over the cassock and under any other special garments, such as the stole, dalmatic or chasuble. If the alb does not completely cover the neck of the cassock, an amice is then required to be worn underneath the alb. Otherwise the amice is optional. The shortening of the alb for use outside a church has given rise to the surplice and its cousin the rochet, worn by canons and bishops. Post-Tridentine albs often were made with lace. Since then, this detail has fallen out of style, except in parts of the Anglo-Catholic movement and some Roman Catholic parishes. In many Anglican parishes, the alb is decorated with apparels. In most High Anglican churches, the Alb is an undergarment worn under the vestments. In some lower and broad Anglican Churches, the Alb is considered everyday wear.

Albs are made to order, because of this PLEASE ensure that your details for sizing are correct.  We cannot be held responsible for mistakes with measurements caused by not measuring correctly before placing your order.  PLEASE NOTE - These garments are non returnable due to the made to measure nature of the goods.  They will be tailored to fit you.

NOW AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF FABRICS:


PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE FABRICS HAVE VARYING SHADES OF "WHITE" SO IF YOU ARE UNSURE, PLEASE CHECK WITH US BEFOREHAND.

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As part of our efforts to continuously improve our services and products, we are now able to offer the majority of our albs in bespoke sizes.  This gives a better fitting than that of a generic sized garment and adds that touch of luxury and style to your chosen item.  The lead time on made to measure albs is about 4 weeks.  If in any doubt, please check beforehand.  All we require from you is:-

*  Drop length from collar to bottom of garment
*  Chest Size
*  Sleeve Length required - from neck down throught the arm to elbow and to your wrist.  When taking this measurement please ensure the arm is bent.

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Please download the size PDF sheet from below