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How to choose the right fabric for your men suit?

First thing first and certainly the easiest thing to do is to define the colour you are after and have an idea about when/where you are going to wear that dream suit. Is it a suit you will be wearing while working, is it for a special occasion such as a wedding, a formal? Depending on that occasion, some colours should already be on the top of your mind. Are you going to wear this suit in Summer, in Winter, all year round?

Those are the first questions, you should ask yourself.
First tip, don't listen a seller who's going to tell you "black colour suits with everything" or even worse, that this year pink stripes are the tendency. Following this type of advice will get you nowhere.

Let's talk fabrics: Suits are made with natural (also called "noble") or synthetic fabrics. The natural first: They are thermo regulators or breathable.

1-Linen: Very light, definitely to wear when it's hot. It looks fabulous and different. It also wears like a dream however it stains and wrinkle like a nightmare. Your dry cleaner will love you!

2-Cotton: Wear it whenever except in Winter. Also wrinkles easily and the colours fade with time. Not the best fabric when it's too hot outside. You will look great for a while but after a few months, forget about it.

3-Tweed: Thick and heavy sheep wool for autumn and winter. It will cost you quite a lot and will look old fashioned. 

4-Flannel: Corded wool most used in grey colours in suits, definitely to wear in winter. It's soft and will keep you very warm.

5-Worsted Wool: Fine wool to wear all year round. It's durable and depending on the weave, you can choose it lighter or heavier depending on the yarn. When you are buying pure wool, that's what you are likely getting. Can be found in a blend or with pure cashmere wool.

• Cashmere is a luxurious wool coming from the goat. It's with Merino (considered as the finest on the planet and coming from an exclusive breed of sheep) the finest and softest wool on the market these days. It's durable, breathable.
• Merino will be warmer and dearer thand Cashmere.

6-Tropical: Lightweight wool is for hot weather quite similar to Linen with the same inconveniences (Linen still looks better). If you want to look different and have access to lighter colours, that might be the right choice.

7-Silk: You might think "I don't want something looking like a pyjama!" We aren't talking about this type of suit. Suiting silk can be compared to worsted wool except that it will look even better with time. Like for worsted wool, you can choose between light and heavier weight. Yes it's luxurious and yes you should go for it.

Synthetic: Not so good in terms of breathability, those fabrics are most likely to be cheaper than naturals and wrinkle less or not at all. Some suits made with synthetic can even be washed in your washing machine! So for the practical and financial side of it, they are pretty good values. What about the look though?

1-Polyester: Don't buy it if it's not in a blend! Many cheap suits available in stores are made of polyester. Avoid it!

2-Microfibre: Made of Polyester and Nylon or/and Viscose. People like it because you don't need to iron it and doesn't need to dry clean however like polyester, it looks cheap and feels soft and cheap.

3-Rayon: Semi synthetic. Often used to imitate natural fabrics, it's quite comfortable and soft. Doesn't like rain and cold. Suits made of Rayon aren't lasting long and needs to be dried clean only. It's made of viscose and natural fibers.

Last but not least, most suits these days features viscose or polyester lining trying to imitate the real thing: SILK. The lining is the fabric inside the suit in contact with your skin. If you are lucky enough to have the choice (see with your tailor), have a go at SILK lining. It will cost you a bit more however Silk is the type of fabric getting better with time, so soft and durable. You can't match it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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