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Section: Essential Men's Suit Guide - Blog
Few things compare to the feeling of comfort and confidence of slipping into a bespoke suit; however, there is a process involved in getting to that final step. You can't just pop into your tailor's showroom and walk out with a suit.
You must get measured, pick out fabrics, and choose your styling details. You should know how to spot quality in suiting fabrics so you choose the right materials and get your money's worth in your bespoke suit.
Typically, when you order a tailor made men's suit, the proportion and fit are dictated by your body. However, the climate, the occasion, and the image you want to project also impact fabric selections.
Suits are usually made of wool because:
Additionally, worsted wool goes through a finishing process that leaves it smooth and shiny.
Suitings are categorised by fineness. The yarn number (e.g. 90s) originally meant the number of 560-yard spools a spinner could get out of a pound of raw wool at the thickness in question. Three-digit numbers earned the prefix “Super”.
Finer yarns are smoother in appearance, softer to the touch, and produce lighter fabrics. They are also more expensive, less durable, and prone to wrinkling.
The weight of the fabric e.g. 283 grams (10 oz), is what a yard of the material weighs. Therefore, heavier fabrics are warmer than lighter ones. Suitings that weigh 283 – 319 grams (10 – 12 oz) are ideal for spring and fall. Lighter fabrics (often called “tropical” wool) without any specific weights are as cool as shorts and perfect for summer. Flannel and tweed – weighing between 397 – 510 grams (14 – 18 oz) – are best for winters.
Wool flannel is not finished the same way worsted wool is. Therefore, it can be softer and even slightly fuzzy. As such, it can be heavy for winter or light for spring, fall and summer. Flannel was the fabric of choice for corporate men post World War II and even today, it retains its position of prominence in corporate attire.
If you own an expensive luxury car that needs maintenance, you'll probably take it to an expert because you want to get the best advice and protect your investment. When buyingbespoke suits, you'll want to follow the same rationale.
Hook up with a renowned master tailor and let him or her guide you through the process. Here's some things to discuss with your tailor when choosing a fabric for your bespoke suit:
If it's been a long time since you donned your suit and walked into the business arena with a confident swagger, then it's been too long since you sought the advice of the men of Montagio Custom Tailoring.
Our mission is to create a bespoke suit for you that makes you look damn good and feel like a king. So, if you're ready to take on the world and put forth your best image, make an appointment today to get measured for that suit.
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