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Fabric for Men's Clothes
A practical guide to choosing fabric for men's clothes: what suits, shirts, trousers, coats and knitwear are usually made from, and how to match fabric to climate.
Choosing Fabric
Clothing Fabric Guide
Choosing fabrics for the clothes you wear.
Best Fabric for a Blazer
Compare the best fabric for a blazer, including worsted wool, hopsack, flannel, cotton, linen and polyester blends, with tips on season, comfort and care.
Best Fabrics for Blouses
Compare the best fabrics for blouses, from cotton poplin and viscose to silk and satin, with notes on drape, breathability, care and which ones to avoid.
Best Fabrics for Coats
Learn which fabrics work best for coats, including wool, cashmere, tweed, cotton twill, nylon and polyester, and how warmth, weight and weather affect the choice.
Best Lining Fabric for Coats
Find the best lining fabric for coats, from Bemberg and viscose to polyester, silk, flannel and quilted linings, with notes on warmth, slip and breathability.
Types of Hijab Fabric
Explore the main types of hijab fabric, including jersey, chiffon, cotton, modal, viscose, silk and wool, and how they differ in grip, opacity and breathability.
Types of Wool Fabric for Suits
Learn the main types of wool fabric for suits, including worsted, merino, flannel, tweed and tropical wool, plus what Super numbers mean and how to choose.
Wool vs Cotton Suits
Wool or cotton suit? Compare formality, drape, wrinkling, breathability, care and cost to decide which fabric fits your climate, budget and occasions.
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