The main disadvantage to using a lightweight worsted wool in a suit is that won t drape nearly as well as a heavier fabric.
Summer weight suit fabric.
The wool used to make a tweed suit might be 300 400 gsm while a summer weight wool would be closer to 200 gsm.
It is no surprise that tropical climate fabrics like linen and cotton are also very light.
When you wear a suit in the summer you want to go for a looser fit.
If you were to step out in a heavy wool silhouette in.
Perfect as the go to fabric weight for most days.
But as you refresh your look this season there s more to keep in mind than color trends and what denim is in this season.
A satisfactory choice for daily wear.
Choose this for your first suit purchase.
In tropical weights like 7 5 ounces or lighter wool is an excellent if surprising option for warm weather.
Cotton suits are going to be a little bit different because the fabric is thicker than in linen suits.
If you are looking for the structure formality and professionalism of a business suit we recommend you opt for the heaviest weight in which you can still be comfortable.
During the colder months tweed wool and cashmere suits are appropriate as the material not only looks structured and professional but also.
Everything from worsted flannel and tweed which are perfect for cold weather to tropical weight wool that breathes like linen.
Just like linen cotton is a natural material so it will still provide comfort and breathability.
It has all the positive attributes of wool but the lighter weight.
Minding the material your suit is made of will also help to keep you cool as lighter weight cloth and a looser weave in the fabric will provide for more airflow and minimize heat.
For summer a lightweight worsted is a great choice for a suit though it isn t as breathable as a tropical or a fresco wool fabric.
Just like with cotton there are many different types of wool fabric.
Some of the best fabrics for summer are.
Regardless of fabric seek out suits with half or eight linings as these will allow you to ventilate a bit more easily.
The safest way to ensure you re buying something in the correct weight is to look at the individual fabric rather than immediately buying from a mills 4 season book.
Which fabrics you choose to wear during the warmer summer months can have a major impact not only on your look but on your comfort level.
The lighter your fabric is the more breathable and summer suited your suit will be.