Seersucker Suits

Originally woven with wide pure silk and cotton stripes, the wrinkled texture only appeared after washing, but it is now created using a thread tension, intended warp. It’s unique style of weave creates a wavy surface which leaves more room for airflow between the suit and the body making it ideal for hot weather wear. The weave also adds to the materials high level of durability and makes it extremely hard to tear due to its unusually high density.

The most popular form of seersucker suit worn today is the traditional, thin, blue and white striped pattern but it is also often seen in lighter, summery colours such as pink, purple, green and yellow as well. The material is generally made from 100% cotton where some threads are set tighter than others to create the permanent shape and texture, commonly referred to as slack-tension weave.

Due to its intended, textured nature, seersucker suits are often casual, hot weather suits. Many people choose to take them on their holidays because of their no-wrinkles quality and suitability for a range of warm climates, but they are also the perfect suit to wear to garden parties, outdoor events or to less formal occasions where it might be too humid for a traditional woollen suit. Not only are they incredible for their functionality, but seersucker suits are also the best way to dress casually with a high society feel.