The very fabric of our world: Different types of shirting fabric

The very fabric of our world: Different types of shirting fabric

With dozens of shirting materials available, finding the right fabric can be a little hard. Which materials are best suited for formal occasions and which are ideal for weekend wear? In today’s blog, we’re offering a helping hand and talking a bit about the different types of fabric, and how they fit into your wardrobe.

Stay smart in poplin

poplin striped cotton fabric

The poplin shirt is a must in any man’s wardrobe. It can be worn to work and is a great choice for formal affairs, being the smarter cousin of the popular Oxford fabric. Poplin shirting tends to be lighter in weight than other types of shirting; therefore, it’s a great choice for warmer climates as well as your holiday wardrobe.

Shop our poplin fabrics today.

Go smart-casual in Oxford

oxford cotton fabric

When it comes to Oxford shirting, we recommend one in every colour. Ideal for work, weekends and sociable affairs, it’s one of the most versatile fabrics for your wardrobe. The Oxford’s rough finish gives it a more casual look over silkier fabrics and thanks to its manufacture it’s a more affordable type of shirting too. All the more reason to buy a few!

Shop our Oxford fabrics today.

Keep warm in twill

black and white twill cotton fabric

As the seasons change, you’ll want to update your wardrobe to ensure you’re wearing apparel suited to the season. Come winter, we recommend twill, a softer and heavier fabric. Twill is a great choice for work or play and another perk of twill material is that it wrinkles less than many other fabrics too.

Shop our twill fabrics today.

Be boardroom-ready in pinpoint

light blue and dark blue check pinpoint fabrics

Looking for shirting that’s smarter than your everyday wear but not too formal? Pinpoint fabric is your answer. Poinpoint fabric is similar Oxford cloth, but has a finer yarn and tighter weave. It’s ideal for wear in all seasons too – being neither too thick nor transparent.

Shop our oxford and pinpoint fabrics today.

Jet off with linen cloth

linen cotton fabric

Want to stay cool and look good during your next getaway? If so, fill your suitcase with breathable linen shirting. Linen fabrics are the perfect choice for hot climates and have a more relaxed feel about their construction too.

Shop our linen fabrics today.

Dress to impress with pique

black pique cotton fabric.

When it comes to special occasion wear, you can’t beat woven pique. Available in many different styles, including Marcella and Leno, there’s a pique fabric for any black tie affair. Pique is also made from natural materials, so it will keep you cool and calm unlike sweaty synthetic materials.

Shop our pique fabrics today.

Styling your new wardrobe for 2017? If you’re looking to invest in some good quality shirting, why not grab a bargain in our clearance section? Within our Clearance Fabrics and Special Offers range, you’ll find dozens of fantastic shirting materials available at discount prices.

Let us know your favourite fabrics and how they fit into your wardrobe. Join the conversation on Twitter @AcornFabrics

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Henrique Barbone
22:13 17 Dec 21
Acorn Fabrics is one of the only shirting mills that engages with and sells directly to end customers. Aside from this, the quality of their fabrics is on par with the likes of Thomas Mason and other big players in the market. Their collection has some uniquely interesting colours and patterns such as a red striped heavy Oxford (my shirtmaker in Naples couldn't find a similar fabric from any other mill) or the cotton-linen Aruba denim. Having browsed through shirting swatches from many other mills, I also think that Acorn has the best collection of Tattersall shirtings anywhere. I've taken several of Acorn's fabrics to Naples with me and had them made into beautiful shirts.
sal b
06:09 17 Oct 17
My Acorn fabrics arrived in Sydney today - including the Malham 280 royal. The staff at Acorn are professional and generous, and head an extraordinary company with excellent quality cloth. I feel blessed to have discovered them and will definitely look forward to using them again in future. Sal B in Sydney
Jamie Campbell
21:41 31 Jul 17
I can't praise Acorn Fabrics highly enough. A wonderful company, I didn't think such companies still existed. Five stars are just not enough!
Tim Jones
08:28 14 Jun 17
I have always found Acorn Fabrics to be a splendid company. Their product is of the highest quality, offered across a wide, comprehensive range of fabrics and colours and the 'team' are both veryfriendly and extremely efficient. It is a pleasure to do business with them.
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