Regalis Traditional Purple Cassock for Men | Clergyss

Description

A Cassock Built to the Standards of Senior Clergy

The Regalis Traditional Purple Cassock is designed for clergy who understand that vestments communicate not just function but identity, tradition, and dignity. The Regalis is built to a higher finishing standard than the Violae – with a more precisely formed Roman collar, heavier fabric weight, and refined button detailing – for clergy who preside at the most significant occasions in the life of their diocese or community and need their vestments to match.

The full-length cassock retains the single-breasted button-through construction of the classical cassock, but the Regalis carries greater visual weight and presence. Processed into a cathedral nave or seen across a large congregation, the Regalis holds its shape and colour with the authority that senior clergy dress demands.

Fabric, Construction and Care

The Regalis is constructed from a heavier-weight woven fabric [confirm] than the Violae, chosen for its superior drape, colour richness, and resistance to distortion during extended wear. The fabric falls with more authority and holds the structured silhouette of a formal cassock through long services, processions, and ceremonial events.

The Roman collar is shaped to a more precise profile than a standard cassock collar, sitting closer and flatter against the neck for a neater appearance when worn with a bishop’s pectoral cross or other clerical regalia. Dry cleaning is recommended for the Regalis to preserve the fabric’s weight and colour; machine washing on a delicate cycle is possible but may reduce the fabric’s body over time. Press on a medium setting with a pressing cloth.

Who This Cassock Is For

The Regalis is the cassock of choice for diocesan bishops, cathedral clergy, archdeacons, and senior canons who preside at the most formal occasions of their ministry. It is the appropriate choice for ordinations, consecrations, diocesan synods, and high liturgical celebrations where the quality of the presider’s vestments reflects on the occasion itself. Clergy who wish to invest in a cassock that will serve them well for many years of senior ministry will find the Regalis a worthy choice.

Standard sizing covers chest 36-46 inches, extended sizing covers chest 48-54 inches, and a made-to-measure bespoke service is available.

Sizing and Made-to-Measure

The Regalis is offered in standard sizing (chest 36-46), extended sizing (chest 48-54), and a made-to-measure service. For the bespoke option, submit chest, shoulder, waist, hip, and total length measurements at checkout. A 7-10 business day production lead time applies to made-to-measure orders.

FAQs

Q: How does the Regalis differ from the Violae?

A: The Regalis is built to a higher finishing standard with a heavier fabric weight, a more precisely formed Roman collar, and refined button detailing. It is designed for senior clergy who require a cassock with greater visual presence and durability for formal occasions.

Q: Is the Regalis appropriate for a bishop?

A: Yes. The Regalis is specifically designed to meet the expectations of episcopal and senior clergy dress, with the construction quality, collar precision, and fabric weight appropriate for a bishop’s working cassock.

Q: Can I have the Regalis made-to-measure?

A: Yes. A bespoke made-to-measure service is available. Submit your chest, shoulder, waist, hip, and total length measurements at checkout, and allow 7-10 additional business days for production.