A surplice (Late Latin superpelliceum, from super, "over" and pellis, "fur") is a liturgical vestment of the Western Christian Church. The surplice is in the form of a tunic often made from white linen, polycotton or cotton fabrics, reaching to the knees or to the ankles, with wide or moderately wide sleeves.

It was originally a long garment reaching nearly to the ground, as it remains in the Anglican tradition, but in the Roman Catholic tradition, the surplice is shorter and when rather short, is sometimes referred to with the Medieval Latin term cotta.

Cottas have square neckline and surplices have round, somethimes gathered neckline.

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we make the majority of our Cottas to your sizing (Surplices are off the shelf in standard drop lengths).  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 Cottas is about 3-4 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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Our Cottas and Surplices are ideal for clergy and are very popular for altar servers who require a perfectly sized garment.