Men’s shirts come in many different
varieties and the one that he chooses can be based on many different
factors such as level of comfort, how it looks, as it relates to a
job, cost and more.
Overall men’s shirt fabrics are a
result of the type of yarn used in combination with it’s weave and
how tight the weave is. Some common materials in men’s shirts are
cotton, flannel, linen, oxford, twill and wool.
Overall style and impressions that each
shirt gives may depend on details other than fabric alone. For
example, cotton can be used in a great variety of men’s shirts.
Cotton is a very versatile fabric that can take many different forms.
One such form is a plain t-shirt. These very casual shirts can be
worn during exercise, a casual outing, sporting events and other
informal settings. Some men will also wear them under other shirts
such as button down to give them more protection. The material is
generally very light-weight and comfortable. Cotton, when used with a
different weaving process, can also be used in shirts that may be
considered business casual.
These shirts are generally also very
lightweight and nice to wear during fall and spring months. They
often feature a collar and are button down. They can be worn with
sport jackets, blazers, a casual tie and can be worn in a variety of
occasions such as informal family gatherings, an office with a
business casual dress code, etc…
Flannel is another popular material
used in men’s clothing. This fabric tends to be thick and very soft
to the touch. They are good for cooler weather and are popularly worn
in fall and winter months. It is typically used as a casual style.
Linen is another fabric used during warmer weather months. It is
extremely light weight but unfortunately, wrinkles very easily. It’s
often used as an alternative to the cotton type shirts that are
considered to be business casual. They have a little bit more of a
sheen to them and can also be worn with ties or lightweight sports
jackets.
The oxford shirt (according to Wikipedia) is a men’s shirt
that is popular for more casual occasions and can be considered
business casual. They are typically very affordable. It’s weave
creates a woven or “basket woven” appearance which is more
evident in colored oxford shirts, although they are often times only
white. Men’s shirts made with a twill fabric are also a business
casual style. They are a little heavier than something like a linen
or cotton blend shirt and have a textured appearance due to the type
of yarn and weave used. Wool is one last type of shirt fabric that
will be reviewed. Wool is typically used in long sleeves or sweaters
and is very thick. It’s good as an insulator and this is why it is
most commonly worn during winter months. It’s thick material is not
very breathable, so if it’s worn during warmer weather, the person
wearing it may sweat and the sweat will be retained in the shirt.
Depending on the weave and the thickness of the wool yarn used, it
can be very course or a little bit smoother, but is typically not a
very soft type of shirt. Overall, there are many different types of
fabrics that can be used in men’s shirts. The choice of which to
use can be based on many things like the thickness of the shirt,
overall comfort, affordability, and how and where they will be worn.