Is Aje Good Quality? Fabrics, Handwork and How to Judge a Piece

Yes, Aje is generally a good quality label for its tier. The house is known for handwork, natural fabrics in much of the range and certified sourcing for wool, cashmere and leather. Quality still varies by piece, so it pays to read the fabric before you buy. This guide sets out what goes into an Aje piece and how to judge one.

How Aje pieces are made

Aje describes a hand-led design process. Collections start with sketches and hand-made toiles, prints are often hand-painted in watercolour and acrylic before they reach fabric, and embellishment is sewn on by hand. The label also uses hand-cast hardware, contrast stitching and beading as signature details. Our profile of Aje’s founders covers the creative direction behind it.

What Aje is made of

We checked the fabric of the Aje pieces Coveti has listed, about 370 styles with a published composition. More than half (about 58%) contain a natural fibre, most often cotton and linen, and alpaca appears in the fluffy knits. The most common fibres overall are polyester, nylon, cotton, linen and viscose, with lyocell and Tencel also appearing often. Around one piece in five is 100% polyester, most often the gowns and other organza, ruffled and sequinned evening styles, where the synthetic holds the volume. The logo tees are mostly 100% organic cotton.

Certified materials

Aje’s sourcing standards set out certified materials for its animal fibres: cashmere to the Good Cashmere Standard, mohair to the Responsible Mohair Standard, wool to the Responsible Wool Standard, ZQ Merino and recognised Australian wool certifications, and leather from Leather Working Group accredited sources. It bans fur, exotic skins, angora and mulesed wool. Our guide on whether Aje is sustainable covers the full picture.

How to judge an Aje piece

Check the composition first. Linen, cotton and lyocell blends breathe and soften with wear, while the polyester organza pieces are built for volume and shape. Look at the construction: Aje’s structured dresses use boning and defined seams, which take more work than a simple slip. Then read the care label, since handwork and embellishment need gentler care. The Aje sizing guide helps with fit, and our guide to where Aje sits in the market covers how it compares with luxury houses.

Where Aje is made

Aje is designed in Australia and manufactures much of its range offshore, largely in China. Its denim is made at a facility with a water waste recycling plant. Each Aje product page at Coveti states where the piece is made.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aje good quality?
Generally yes for its tier. Aje uses handwork, natural fibres in more than half of the styles we have listed, and certified sourcing for wool, cashmere and leather. Quality varies by fabric, so check the composition of each piece.

What fabrics does Aje use?
Mostly polyester, nylon, cotton, linen and viscose, with lyocell, Tencel, alpaca and organic cotton across parts of the range.

Are Aje prints hand-painted?
Many are. Aje says its prints often begin as hand-painted watercolour and acrylic artworks before they are printed on fabric.

Where are Aje clothes made?
Aje is designed in Australia and manufactures much of its range offshore, largely in China.