When you go to business meetings or attend formal events, you’ll need attire that makes you look professional and sophisticated. Custom suits that fit your body to perfection will give you more confidence and impress the people you encounter. Below, you’ll learn more about how to choose a fabric for your tailored suit. 

What to Consider When Selecting Custom Suit Fabrics

1. Cost of Fabric

If you need to stick to a budget for your custom suit, it helps to know how much various fabrics cost.

Linen, cotton, and polyester are usually the most cost-effective, as they require fewer resources to produce. Cashmere, silk, wool, and velvet are more challenging to manufacture, which puts them in a higher price bracket. 

2. Type of Suit

Fabric choice can make a suit more casual or formal, so think about the dress code of the events or environments where you intend to wear the outfit. Linen and cotton are more casual since they’re lightweight. More luxurious fabrics, such as silk, cashmere, and wool, are formal due to their higher cost and limited availability. 

For a timeless and more traditional custom suit, ask your tailor to use wool or cotton. These materials are classically elegant and common for suits, so they’ll never go out of style. However, if you’re going for a more modern look you won’t find at department stores, select synthetic fabrics or blends, such as polyester, in bold colors or interesting patterns. 

3. Time of Year

The weight and breathability of the fabric are important when it comes to comfort.

Linen and cotton are thin and breathable, making them ideal for summer suits, especially ones you wear at outdoor events. On the other hand, wool and velvet are heavier and will keep you warm during the winter. 

When you’re ready to order a custom suit tailored to you, get in touch with Wo’s Custom Tailoring. Based in the Upper East Side, they provide suit fittings, alterations, and tailoring to customers throughout New York City. They carry fabrics by Marzoni®, Loro Piana®, and Dormeuil®. They sew by hand and with machines to ensure sleek, high-end looks. If you can dream it, they can build it. Call (212) 988-9889 to get started on a suit design, or visit their website to learn more about their work with custom orders.