
Theory
Clinton Precision Ponte Fabric Suit Jacket
The Theory Clinton Precision Ponte Fabric Suit Jacket is a single-breasted blazer in a navy polyamide-blend Precision Ponte technical fabric that is stretch, breathable, quick-drying, and UV-protective. It has two buttons, piped pockets, two inner zip pockets, a centre vent, and a partial satiny lining; matching trousers are sold separately. The jacket serves as a tailored suit or blazer for professional and smart-casual use, and has been noted in user reviews as suitable for cycling when worn with the matching pants.
- Material
- Precision Ponte technical fabric in a polyamide blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- business, classic, minimal, tailored, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits
Color
Size
Specifications
A sophisticated suit jacket with technical stretch fabric, offering comfort, wrinkle resistance, and UV protection.
Abrasion- and wrinkle-resistant, breathable, quick-drying, UV protection, stretch ponte fabric, two-button closure, piped pockets, inner zip pockets, center vent.
- Material
- Precision Ponte technical fabric in a polyamide blend
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- business, classic, minimal, tailored, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, formal, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits
Additional Attributes
- abrasion- and wrinkle-resistant technical fabric
- breathable and quick-drying
- UV protection
- stretch precision ponte fabric
- polyamide blend
- partial satiny lining
- two-button closure
- piped pockets
- two inner zip pockets
- center vent at back
- custom-fit comfort
- versatile and timeless design
- neutral tones easy to mix and match
Product Insights
Theory’s Clinton Precision Ponte Fabric Suit Jacket uses a bonded warp-knit shell with 27% elastane to deliver stretch, breathability, UV resistance, and a wrinkle-free, no-pilling finish, while an open honeycomb knit circulates air for cooling during bike commutes. Its unstructured design—replacing canvassing with bonded fabric—retains a tailored look via slit welt pockets and notch lapels, coordinating with matching Zaine trousers for consistent UV coverage. At $675 CAD, it matches the price of competing technical blazers like Ministry of Supply but builds on Theory’s 25-year tailoring heritage, offering cyclists a sharp, office-ready piece that transitions seamlessly from bike to desk.
Verified claims
- Care
- Bonded warp knit gives a smooth hand and structured drape without canvassing.
- Comfort features
- 27% elastane knit provides stretch, breathability, and UV protection.
- Ventilation
- Open honeycomb knit actively circulates air for cooling bike commutes.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Jacket's bonded warp knit is explicitly wrinkle-free, not just wrinkle-resistant.
- No-pilling
- Bonded warp knit with 27% elastane resists pilling from commuter friction.
- Material
- Bonded warp-knit shell (73% polyamide/27% elastane) with linings yields intrinsic UV resistance.
- Full suit UV protection
- Matching pant sold separately uses same Precision Ponte fabric for consistent UV coverage across the whole suit.
- Commuter use
- A buyer reports it looks sharp on and off the bike.
- Value
- At $675 CAD, it matches the Ministry of Supply Velocity's $495 US price while offering Theory's 25-year tailoring heritage.
- Unstructured design
- Bonded fabric replaces canvassing; welt pockets and notch lapels retain a tailored look.
- Heritage vs competition
- At $495, it matches Ministry of Supply's price but offers Theory's 25-year tailoring heritage.
- Performance
- 27% elastane stretch, open honeycomb breathability, UV resistance, and no pilling guarantee ideal for active commutes.
- Suit system
- Coordinates with Zaine trousers as a matching suit set, built from the same Precision Ponte fabric.
- Styling
- Slit welt pockets and notch lapels make it read as a true suit piece, unlike patch pockets on competing technical blazers.
- Active commute
- Cyclists confirm the blazer remains smart on the bike and transitions cleanly to the office.
Product record
- Title
- Clinton Precision Ponte Fabric Suit Jacket
- Brand
- Theory
- Price
- 675 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a single-breasted dark navy suit jacket worn by a model; visible features include notch lapels, two front buttons, and slit welt pockets. The jacket is shown over a white dress shirt and matching dark trousers.
- Silhouette and fitSingle-breasted blazer silhouette with a straight front hem that falls to the upper thigh; model-front view showing relaxed, slightly boxy fit through the torso.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - LapelsNotch lapels with a moderate width and a clean, unpadded roll; lapel edges are sharp and lie flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - ClosureTwo visible front buttons in a single-breasted configuration; one button fastened at mid-torso and one lower button visible but unfastened area beneath.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - PocketsHorizontal slit welt pockets on each side of the front panels, positioned near the lower torso; pockets are closed and flush with the jacket surface.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong straight sleeves with plain hems, sleeve length reaches model wrists and covers most of the hand bases.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.54 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly knit matte fabric with minimal visible texture; fabric drapes cleanly with soft creasing at elbow and hand positions.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Visible accompanying garmentsWhite collared dress shirt visible under the jacket with the top button area and placket showing; matching dark trousers visible at lower portion beneath the jacket.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped male model against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting; image is centered on the jacket front and cropped above the model's knees.
- Background and stagingPlain uniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Framing and cropCentered three-quarter portrait crop showing model from jawline to upper thighs; hands partially visible at bottom corners.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and subtle shadowing along jacket seams and under the lapels.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with sharp focus on fabric and garment details; no visible motion blur.
Colors
dark navy· jacket exterior#141622white· shirt (visible collar and placket)black· buttons#12151Edark navy· trousers (visible)#161924- Silhouette and fitSingle-breasted blazer silhouette with a straight front hem that falls to the upper thigh; model-front view showing relaxed, slightly boxy fit through the torso.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a navy suit jacket and matching trousers worn over a white button-up shirt; visible waistband button, narrow lapel, and a model's hands with one hand in pocket.
- Jacket color and fabric appearanceSmooth dark navy jacket fabric with a matte finish visible across the front panel and right sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.47 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.84 (medium) - Lapel shapeNarrow notched lapel with a clean inward fold visible along the jacket opening at the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high) - Sleeve cuff and shirt cuff exposureRight jacket sleeve shows a smooth finished cuff; a white shirt cuff peeks out slightly at the wrist near the hand in pocket.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Waistband and closureTrousers waistband with a single visible dark button positioned at the left side of the fly and a belt loop immediately to its right.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.63 · w 0.36 · h 0.17 (high) - Left hand positioningModel's left hand grips the jacket front near the mid-torso, fingers visible and pressing the fabric inward.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Right hand in pocketRight hand is inserted into the trousers side pocket, causing a slight pull and natural fold at the hip and sleeve seam.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Trousers front and seam detailFlat-front trousers with a vertical fly seam faintly visible and a smooth waistband without visible pleats.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (medium) - Shirt appearanceWhite button-up dress shirt with visible shiny cream-colored buttons down the placket and a smooth collar area at the top of the frame.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot cropped to torso and hips against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and subtle shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped mid-torso to upper-thigh framing showing jacket, shirt, and trousers; model is turned slightly to the viewer's right.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or textures.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from the front-left producing gentle highlights on fabric folds and soft shadows along the jacket interior and under the arm.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear texture and edges; no significant motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
dark navy· jacket#1E212Ddark navy· trousers#1E212Dwhite· shirtcream· shirt buttons#EAE9EE- Jacket color and fabric appearanceSmooth dark navy jacket fabric with a matte finish visible across the front panel and right sleeve.
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Product
Rear view of a dark navy single-breasted jacket worn by a model; visible are the back panel, center back seam, collar and long sleeves, with a single rear vent area and smooth matte fabric surface.
- ViewRear view of the jacket on a model showing full back panel from collar to hem
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.89 (high) - Center back seamStraight vertical seam running down the center of the back from the collar toward the hem
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.11 · h 0.73 (high) - Rear ventSingle rear vent indicated by a vertical opening and stitching at lower center back where the fabric parts slightlyPartial
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.65 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (medium) - Collar and back necklineNotch-style collar visible from rear with a narrow collar roll and a white shirt collar peeking above, collar sits flat against upper back
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a smooth seam line at the shoulder extending down the sleeve; sleeves fall straight to the wrist
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.17 · w 0.21 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.17 · w 0.21 · h 0.68 (high) - HemlineStraight hem across the bottom of the jacket that sits over the top of matching trousers
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.19 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform, tightly woven or knit fabric with a matte finish and minimal surface texture visible
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.15 · w 0.68 · h 0.61 (high) - Visible stitching detailDiscrete topstitching at the vent area and along shoulder seams visible as tonal stitches
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.59 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product photograph showing a model from the rear on a neutral light-gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image is vertically centered and fully cropped at model head and lower thighs.
- Background and lightingUniform light-gray studio background with soft even lighting and low-contrast shadows
- Model presence and cropMale model shown from upper neck to mid-thigh; head partially cropped at top edge and hands visible at sides
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Image qualitySharp focus on jacket with high detail, minimal noise and neutral color rendering
- Reflection and shadowSoft shadowing beneath hem and slight shadowing at sleeve folds consistent with overhead studio lighting
Colors
dark navy· jacket fabric#1F2231- ViewRear view of the jacket on a model showing full back panel from collar to hem
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/malefashionadviceThe Theory Clinton blazer is mentioned as a versatile suit jacket suitable for cycling when paired with Zaine pants.
The commenter expresses satisfaction using the blazer as part of a cycling suit.
Themes
Use Cases
- Worn while cycling to maintain a smart appearance
Source Threads
Clinton blazer as cycling suit jacket
These are my cycling trousers of choice and n required, the Clinton blazer makes the suit of choice for looking smart when out and about on the bike.
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