Do you know your fabrics? Sure, maybe you know which ones are prone to itch and which ones leave you sweating, but can you distinguish fabrics by the season? Never to worry, Shop the Finest will break it down for you!
Wool
What many people think of only as a cold weather fabric can actually be worn year round. Due to its fibrous nature, garments made of wool actually regulate body temperature better than any other fabric! Take for example that the majority of the world’s merino wool stems from Australia, a notoriously warm spot year round!
Flannel
Think of your favorite pajamas, or the button down shirt you slip on in the early days of Fall. Flannel, a heavy blended cotton, is best suited for fall and winter. Flannel is usually synonymous with prints of checks and plaids but can also be found in solids.
Linen
Thinking of linen suits makes us recall Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby– nothing portrays class and leisure quite like a linen suit in the summer! Light and crisp, linen is the only kind of fabric you will want in long pants during the dog days of summer!
Cotton
The most used fabric material in the world, cotton is in everything from trousers to jeans. Wear it in your dress shirts and in your undergarments, but just don’t count on it for warmth come winter!