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What material is better for a suit?

Suit tops are generally all wool, because they are easier to take care of. Wool can generally be treated by worsted or wool spinning. The tight weaving of worsted wool can give the fabric a firm and smooth feeling; Wool wool has a loose fabric structure and a plush feeling.

Among all the fabric fibers used in men's suits, worsted wool has been recognized as the standard choice. Worsted wool is made of fine and long fibers, which makes the fabric have the characteristics of high density and wrinkle resistance, and also relatively reduces the friction between the fiber ends and the skin, resulting in skin allergies.

Worsted wool is generally light, drape well and durable. More importantly, worsted wool can be worn all year round. Its air permeability is better than polyester, so it is cooler to wear on the body and better for skin health. In the field of men's wear, worsted wool is widely used, from light and thin suit fabric (about 220g) in summer to suit fabric with strong warmth in winter (300g to 400g).

Wool fabrics spun in England, Scotland and Italy are better; Secondly, there are wool textile mills in Korea and Chile; Domestic materials should be cautious, saying that it is 180, which may not even reach 100 according to international standards (supervision needs to be improved).

There are many choices for leisure suit tops, the key is to look at the occasion and your wearing needs.

Italian silk: precious and not durable; Top European brands will choose (which general tailors can't do well).

Cotton: a very common fabric choice, with poor wrinkle resistance, but breathable, suitable for summer wear;

General anesthesia: the first choice for casual shirts in summer. Although it is wrinkled, it will be delicious if it is cut well.

Cashmere: according to different weights, it is easy to wear all year round; Very expensive;

Mohair: Mohair looks like sheep hair, but it is smooth, has a natural luster, is not easy to pilling, and is easy to clean. Mohair has good affinity for dyes, and the finished product is bright in color. Take care of it, because if you don't take care of it properly, it will glow easily.

Seersucker: Seersucker has become popular in recent quarters. In summer, all-around or polyester-cotton fabrics are striped, and its name comes from its uneven texture. It was very popular in the sixties and seventies (unlined), but it has become popular again in these two years.

Tweed: Scottish plaid is a classic, rough to the touch and sheltered from the wind and rain (bullets can't get in? ), suitable for outdoor wear, but wearing corduroy pants on the streets of the city is very Scottish.

Velvet/velveteen: More suitable for grand occasions.

Corduroy: autumn and winter are better.

Blending: choose according to fabric characteristics and comprehensive requirements; There's too much to record. Let's measure it according to personal needs.