During the colder months, wool, tweed and cashmere suits are the most preferred fabric types, as these materials not only look refined and professional, but also keep you snug and warm. In the summer months, however, I recommend swapping these suits out for lightweight, breathable fabrics that will keep you stay cool with zero compromise on appearance. Here’re the most preferred suit fabrics for summer.
Linen Suit:
A classic material for the hot and humid days, Linen, is a popular suit. It is lightweight ad breathable. It features an excellent natural texture and a visible weave as it comes from the fibres of the flax plant. With easy-wrinkle properties, it serves as an everyday work wear suit, the alternate being cotton or wool.
Cotton Suit:
Cotton suit is the default choice as a summer suit fabric as it allows you to have a structured, yet a casual look this summer. Cotton, though stiffer than the wool suiting, is also breathable and cooler. Go for khaki, a popular color for a cotton suit, but bring out the adventurer in you with a blue cotton suit.
Seersucker Suit:
Seersucker can be worn throughout the day. It is not to be seen only as a South style, where it originated, but something that is growing in popularity over the last few years. June 11 is celebrated as a ‘Seersucker Day’ to celebrate this US menswear fashion. The signature striped, lined surface and strategic crinkling makes the seersucker a unique cotton fabric for the men’s suit. You can wear the Seersucker for the summer without any compromise on style. A point to note here is that Seersucker is not as formal as you would imagine, and definitely wouldn’t be the thing for the formal business setting. If you aren’t still prepared for the Seersucker, then go for a seersucker bow tie instead.
Fresco Suit:
Fresco suit comes with layered strands of yarn, high-twisted wool featuring an open weave, making the fabric airy in nature for maximum airflow during summer. The crisp look and feel allows the suit to look lot structured and refined, thanks to the high-twisted wool. It shows better wicking and sweat-absorbing qualities compared to cotton or linen throwing an elegant look.
Chambray Suit:
Chambray, also called cambric, is a lightweight cotton fabric that is similar to denim, which is highly durable and sturdy, but that which naturally flows with movement and offers a soft touch.
