{"id":21036,"date":"2020-11-06T11:44:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T11:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a-gentlemans-row.com\/?p=21036"},"modified":"2022-05-14T08:38:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-14T07:38:30","slug":"best-winter-fabrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a-gentlemans-row.com\/best-winter-fabrics\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Foolproof Winter Fabrics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
During winter, the fabrics men choose to wear have important parts to play in how you stay dry and warm. You want them to be able to wick away the rain and deflect wind on the top layer while underneath, keep you warm but not overheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Layering efficiently is crucial in winter. Building upon a strong, insulated foundation the additional layers must complement not smother the wearer. Coming together in a symphony of warmth to beat even the coldest of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to getting the layering spot-on is choosing the right fabrics. Too thick and it won't allow air to circulate, while too thin won't trap the right amount of heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is where our handy guide to winter fabrics becomes essential reading. We will breakdown the most common materials featured throughout this seasons clothing and accessories. That way you will be better educated to make the right choices when building your cold-weather outfits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now more than ever with the current utilitarian trend, the influences of military clothing are woven through menswear. Just like the examples of field jackets and bomber jackets came from the military, so did shearling. It was added to bomber jackets to keep pilots warm in the chilly skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shearling is the skin of sheep with the wool left attached. The skin side is tanned and leathery while the other side remains fluffy and warm. Because there both sides are still adjoined the warming properties are elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like its origins, it is best applied with outerwear, but its warmth can do wonders for a nice pair of slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The luxurious Mohair wool comes from the Angora goat. Much softer than sheep's wool it is regarded as the 'diamond -fibre'. Its crease-resistant nature coupled with its added elasticity makes it a sought after fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohair was previously very popular in the 1960s due to its implementation in the trend of two-tone suits by music stars of the day. Its popularity has wained of late as questions have been raised over the ethical farming methods used towards the goats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the reduced mass-market appeal has only led to it becoming a more niche fabric, now with a higher price point<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On a similar scale of warmth as other wools like merino, it is its soft shaggy exterior that makes it distinctly desirable. Currently, in menswear, you are more likely to see it mixed with cotton, cashmere or another wool in your usual winter clothing pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n