Habits: Monks and Friars
Cistercian, o.c.s.o. Nigeria
The habits pictured below were made for particular customers. We do not
have habits in stock, all are made to order. As we make habits we will post
photos of some of them here as space permits. With the photos below we
have provided cloth type, cost and other pertinent information. Details of
ordering are found on the Ordering Page.
Carmelite Habit
(O.Carm)
Habit available in wool
blend and polyester.
Rosary & belt not included.
Cost:
Polyester: $325
Wool Bld: $400
Colors: Brown, black,
white, grey, blue.
See Ordering Page for
details.
Carmelite Mantle (O.Carm.)
The Mantle is available in wool blend (above) or in polyester. Colors: white, black, grey,
brown. Cost: wool bld: $375 Polyester: $280. See Ordering Page for details.
Please Note: wool blend white is as shown; the polyester white can be either a cream or a
pure white. Samples sent on request. See Ordering Page for details.
Franciscan Habit (OFM)
This habit was made for Immaculate Conception Province, Friars Minor (OFM). Cloth provided by the Province
Available in brown, grey, white, black. Hood on this habit slightly larger than normal. Cord cincture and
rosary not included. The hood stiffener can be either pellon or canvas as desired.
Cost: wool blend: $350 Polyester: $300 See Ordering Page for details
Carthusian Habit
Habit available in wool blend as
pictured (slightly off-white) or in a
polyester (pure white). Rosary and
belt not included. Cuffs are
removable. This habit has an over the
shoulder scapular which is not used in
all charterhouses today.
Cost:
Wool Blend: $450
Polyester: $375
See Ordering Page for details
Cistercian Cowl (o.c.s.o.)
Cowl available in white polyester as
pictured & in white wool blend (slightly
off-white). The hood is attached and
the garment is a pullover.
Cost:
Wool Blend: $360
Polyester: $280
See Ordering Page for details
Cistercian Cowl (O.Cist.)
This Cowl is the same as the o.c.s.o
version but without any hood attached
and a capuche with the hood. The
capuche shown is for demonstration and
represents one of several versions. It
is sometimes called a Mozzetta.
Available in polyester as shown or in an
off-white wool blend.
Cost:
Polyester: $310
WoolBlend: $370
See Ordering Page for details
Tunics
Tunic / Smock: This garment is used by many monastic Communities as a work habit for light or
clean work and, in a slightly longer version, as a full habit substitute. Available in black, grey, white,
brown, and blue. Made in wool blend, polyester or cotton. Hood has a shaper in it (optional). Breast
pocket if desired. Cost: wool blend: $130 Polyester: $90 Cotton: $60
A full length version of this garment is also available. Cost: wool blend: $220 Polyester: $175
For side pockets in full length version please add $25.




Denim Work Tunic
This garment is made of 100% cotton denim. It is about 6oz in weight. It has a breast pocket
and two lower patch pockets. It can also be made in a full length version work habit. There is a
shaper in the hood (optional). The hood can be made in either the Benedictine style with the
front "collar" as shown or as a straight-in hood Cistercian style with no front collar effect.
Cost:
Short version as shown - $75
Full length work habit - $175 (Shown below) See Ordering Page for details
Franciscan Habit: OFM Conventual
This habit represents recent change from black to grey. Some versions have pleats, front & back. The
habit is available in wool blend only at present. When a polyester fabric in an appropriate shade becomes
available we will offer it here. This habit's cost is: $375 as shown and $450 with pleats. Cord cincture
is extra @ $30 per 6yd length with barrel knots.
Full Length Work Tunic / Habit
This is the work Tunic above in a full length version with a Benedictine style belt. Belt not included.
Hood has a shaper. It has side pockets in the robe.
Price: $175 plus shipping.
Note on Denim Garments: We cannot always control the shade of denim we receive. We attempt to
purchase it in shades as close to a light blue as possible. The differences in what we are able to obtain
are obvious in these photos.
Benedictine Habit
o.s.b
The Benedictine habit is usually all black
though there are some Communities that
do wear grey robes.
The scapular has the hood attached.
The hood has a shaper in it. The belt is
that used by the Solemes Congregation.
The robe has a left breast pocket and
side pockets beneath the belt, There is
a low soft collar. Neck opening is a
placket with snap or hook fastener.
Available in polyester or a wool blend.
Polyester = $290
Wool Blend = $350
Belt = $40