Choosing A Wool Suit
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In this article you will discover how to choose a wool suit that fits your needs perfectly. You will learn about the various qualities of each type of wool and how to identify them.
Wool suits are drastically different among the various types. These types include: tweed, herringbone, flannel, and worsted wool. Differences range from weight, quality, and even durability.
High quality suits are spun at a much higher speed than lower quality suit. Designers tell us what the quality is by giving us a number system ranging from 100 to 200. The higher the quality the higher the number. Suits that are spun at speeds above 150 are generally reserved for luxury suits.
The first type of wool we need to discuss is tweed. These suits are the most durable suit on the market and also the thickest. Determining this type of suit is easy because the material usually always comes in a checkered pattern. Wear this suit as a winter suit as it is warmer than all the other types.
Herringbone suits are of medium weight making them ideal for year round suits. This type of suit comes in a zig zag pattern which can add a bit of style to your wardrobe. Properly coordinating this type of suit with a nice shirt and tie will make this suit stand out in a positive way.
Men looking for a comfortable winter suit should look into a flannel model. These suits are just as warm as tweed models but not quite as coarse or heavy. The only drawback is that they are not always as durable as their tweed counterparts.
The lightest type of wool fabric is worsted wool. Men should wear this suit as a summer suit or a comfortable office suit. It is not recommended for outdoor winter wear as it is designed to keep the wearer cool.
Always remember to think about the places you will be wearing your suit before choosing a material. The main goal of a suit is to make a man look better, but that does not mean he should be uncomfortable.
