FABRIC GUIDE

1. Pure Wool Suiting Fabric

  • Description: Made from 100% wool, often Merino or worsted wool.

  • Features:

    • Highly breathable and temperature regulating

    • Naturally wrinkle-resistant and durable

    • Luxurious drape and feel

  • Common Uses: Formal suits, blazers, trousers, tuxedos

  • Styling Tips: Ideal for year-round wear, especially in cooler climates. Opt for super 100s or 120s for daily suits; super 140s and above for luxury.

2. Terry Rayon Fabric

  • Description: A blend of rayon (a semi-synthetic fiber) and polyester; 'Terry' refers to its texture and weight.

  • Features:

    • Smooth and slightly lustrous finish

    • Wrinkle and shrink resistant

    • Lightweight and drapes well

  • Common Uses: Affordable suits, blazers, workwear, uniforms

  • Styling Tips: Choose as a cost-effective alternative to wool; good for tropical and humid climates due to breathability.

3. Poly Viscose Fabric

  • Description: A mix of polyester and viscose (regenerated cellulose fiber, similar to rayon)

  • Features:

    • Soft touch, slight sheen

    • Colorfast and easy to care for

    • Less expensive than wool, doesn’t wrinkle easily

  • Common Uses: Suits, trousers, casual blazers, uniforms

  • Styling Tips: Suitable for all-day wear; balances comfort (viscose) and durability (polyester).

4. Velvet

  • Description: Woven with a dense pile of fibers, often made from cotton, silk, or synthetic blends.

  • Features:

    • Rich texture, distinctive sheen

    • Warm and luxurious, with a heavy drape

  • Common Uses: Dinner jackets, party wear, blazer lapels, festive sherwanis

  • Styling Tips: Use for statement pieces; keep styling minimal to let the texture stand out.

5. Pure Cotton Shirting Fabric

  • Description: 100% cotton, tightly woven and often mercerized for sheen.

  • Features:

    • Breathable, soft, hypoallergenic

    • Absorbs moisture well

    • Can be prone to wrinkling

  • Common Uses: Formal and casual shirts, summer wear

  • Styling Tips: Choose for daily comfort and summer wear; iron well for crisp look.

6. Polyester Mix Shirting Fabric

  • Description: Cotton or viscose blended with polyester in varying ratios.

  • Features:

    • Wrinkle-resistant, easy care

    • Durable and inexpensive

    • Less breathable than pure cotton

  • Common Uses: Office shirts, uniforms, travel shirts

  • Styling Tips: Good for low-maintenance wardrobes; ideal for travel or work shirts.

7. Silk Kurta Fabric

  • Description: 100% silk or high-percentage silk blends, often with a slight natural sheen.

  • Features:

    • Extremely soft and lustrous

    • Lightweight and comfortable on skin

    • Delicate; requires gentle care

  • Common Uses: Traditional kurtas, festive and formal ethnic wear

  • Styling Tips: Pair with subtle accessories; ideal for festive or ceremonial events

 

 

Fabric Type Best Used For Key Features
Pure Wool Suiting Suits, Trousers Breathable, luxurious, wrinkle-resist
Terry Rayon Suits, Uniforms Affordable, drapes well, wrinkle resist
Poly Viscose Formal, Casual Soft, easy care, colorfast
Velvet Festive, Occasion Luxurious, rich texture
Cotton Shirting Shirts, Summerwear Breathable, soft, natural
Polyester Mix Shirting Office, Uniforms Durable, wrinkle-resistant
Silk Kurta Ethnic Wear Lustrous, soft, festive