When the temperature rises, what you wear matters as much as how you wear it. The right fabrics can keep you cool, comfortable, and looking sharp — all day (and all season) long.  

From the timeless breathability of linen to the lesser-known charm of madras, our warm-weather fabric guide breaks down the materials worth wearing this season.

Linen

Perhaps the quintessential summer fabric, linen’s open weave provides naturally lightweight, breathable, and odour resistant properties.

Emanuel Berg

Luxe Sartorial Striped Linen Dress Shirt

Patrick Assaraf

Linen Drawstring Shorts

Gran Sasso

Marled Cotton-Linen Polo

Seersucker

Seersucker’s trademark ‘puckered’ finish creates its distinctive texture and hand-feel, which allows for plenty of airflow between the fabric and its wearer.

BOSS

Zed Seersucker Baseball Cap

Patrick Assaraf

Fine Stripe Seersucker Shirt

Deke

Oasis Seersucker Stripe Bermuda Shorts

Cotton

One of the most widely worn fabrics in the world, cotton's natural softness, breathability, and crisp hand-feel make it a reliable warm-weather staple — cool against the skin and comfortable as temperatures rise.

NN07

Nolan Textured Organic Cotton Polo Cardigan

BOSS

Kaiton Stretch-Cotton Twill Pants

Maurizio Baldassari

Summer Mouliné Cotton-Blend Cardigan

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