When we choose a shirt we usually first look at details such as the print, the color, whether or not it has pockets or the cut. These are very important aspects and, probably, the ones that stand out the most at first glance. But there are others that are very important, such as the fabric, since the number of years that we can keep our shirt as good as the first day will depend on its quality.
Although shirts made of silk, linen and even a percentage of polyester are common, the king fabric is cotton. Regardless of its quality and number of threads, today we want to focus on the shape that has been given to the fabric in its manufacture. This way, you will be able to easily identify them, know their particularities and know which one to choose depending on the occasion.
OXFORD: It is one of the most popular fabrics. Its origin comes from the city of Oxford in England, where students used it on their button-down collar shirts. The different thickness of its threads gives it a very rustic appearance, like ‘dots’. It is perfect for casual shirts.
HERRINGBONE: It is a zig-zag herringbone weave. It stands out in solid colors and is usually used to give personality and character to the shirt.
POPELIN: Its origin comes directly from the fabrics used to make the clothing of the Pope himself, hence its name, which literally means ‘of the Pope’. It is a fine fabric, very fresh and soft. Its finish is slightly shiny and is usually used on elegant shirts, although it accepts any color and print.
PIQUÉ: This is the typical fabric with which polo shirts are made. Its fabric is thicker and more rigid, which gives the shirt more breathability. It is not very common but it is perfect for very relaxed environments.
TWILL OR TWILL: It is a fabric similar to Herringbone, but in this case there is no zig-zag but here the diagonal always goes in the same direction. It is a resistant fabric that holds up well without excessive wrinkles and with some breathability. It is usually used for all types of occasions, it is very versatile.
FIL A FIL: Its name comes from the French ‘thread to thread’. It is a fabric that alternates threads of different colors, both regularly and irregularly.It is a fabric that is usually made in very bright colors, which makes it especially suitable for summer.
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