the lack of natural stretchiness is a real thing. also an interesting idea advocating for cotton as a winter fabric. I've found that in the summer, lightweight cotton tends to get damp and heavy the minute you sweat because it's so absorbent; wool-linen has become my summer preference for tailoring. for years I've been out on OTR cotton suits, but you've inspired me to maybe revisit it for MTM/bespoke. nice video!
The wrinkles and fading are similar to the yellowing of sneakers for sneaker heads: it’s endearing and adds more richness to the garment. Thank you for highlighting this brilliant point! Loved this video ❤️🔥🔥
Mark you look great in your suit..I love the color...it's as you know Dec....in five months I will wear my cotton suits with great joy...as always and I think I can speak for others who feel you are the definition of class..we thank you..enjoy your day
I have been on the search for a charcoal heavyweight cotton suit. My thought is that over time it would fade to an exceptional Russian blue type color, but I can't seem to find a maker that has something of the sort.
Let's say it's a hot summer day in Hong Kong and there's an outdoor occasion formal enough to require a suit. What do you wear? What fabrics do you choose for a suit, a shirt, even socks? Would you try to get away with not wearing socks? What shoes would you choose?
@@markchodotcom Thanks for answering my question. Most of the occasions for which I have to wear suits are held in hot Asian countries, so this is really helpful.
would you ever hand wash a cotton suit? esp. if it is unlined and unstructured. As it doesn't have the natural anti-bacterial properties that wool has so it probably needs more regular cleaning.
Dry cleaning will always be the best for a cotton suit. Washing with water could lead to unevenness in fading in certain areas which may not be the most desirable look!
@@markchodotcom Funny enough that's a very complex argument. Freezing clothes (or food) doesn't actually sanitize anything, in the sense that while it kills some bacteria, several kinds can survive it, and just remain dormant. Most sources claim that it will not work for jeans, as the smell will come back very quickly as surviving bacteria reactivate - though I haven't been able to find any hard evidence for it, just advice from various scientists. Interestingly, repeatedly freezing and thawing is reportedly much more effective at killing bacteria.
Not neccessarily, what Mark means is that a heavy cotton suit is his preference to wear during winter vs a light weight cotton suit in summer which tends to wrinkle a lot more.
Thanks Mark. Another great video! With the lack of stretch in a cotton suit, would you go as far as advising one size larger to get the extra room in an OTR suit?
Wrinkles, worse drape, no stretch, gets hotter than wool. It's just inferior to wool and linen. May work in winter but you can get more warmth with thinner 100% regular wool. Cotton blend with others in small quantity may work better.
the lack of natural stretchiness is a real thing. also an interesting idea advocating for cotton as a winter fabric. I've found that in the summer, lightweight cotton tends to get damp and heavy the minute you sweat because it's so absorbent; wool-linen has become my summer preference for tailoring. for years I've been out on OTR cotton suits, but you've inspired me to maybe revisit it for MTM/bespoke. nice video!
I have a mint green, very light weight cotton suit from Burberry. It wrinkles a lot but it is fantastic to wear in warm weather.
The wrinkles and fading are similar to the yellowing of sneakers for sneaker heads: it’s endearing and adds more richness to the garment.
Thank you for highlighting this brilliant point! Loved this video ❤️🔥🔥
Mark you look great in your suit..I love the color...it's as you know Dec....in five months I will wear my cotton suits with great joy...as always and I think I can speak for others who feel you are the definition of class..we thank you..enjoy your day
These are also great fabrics for a chore jacket (especially the French workwear blue).
That's a really nice suit! I love the color and styling. Great video and some good food for thought.
holy moly that tie work is nice, I gotta work on getting mine to look like that. I guess I need a 3 button to get that fluff.
I have been on the search for a charcoal heavyweight cotton suit. My thought is that over time it would fade to an exceptional Russian blue type color, but I can't seem to find a maker that has something of the sort.
Thank is difficult indeed. You may find something that you might like with the Brisbane Moss cotton bunches. Best of luck!
Would cotton knitted polo and knitted t shirt look good in lightweight or is it the same as suit?
Great Suit.. Never Seen A Cotton Suit.. Love Your Stuff
Let's say it's a hot summer day in Hong Kong and there's an outdoor occasion formal enough to require a suit. What do you wear? What fabrics do you choose for a suit, a shirt, even socks? Would you try to get away with not wearing socks? What shoes would you choose?
@@markchodotcom Thanks for answering my question. Most of the occasions for which I have to wear suits are held in hot Asian countries, so this is really helpful.
Fresco and it’s not even close
would you ever hand wash a cotton suit? esp. if it is unlined and unstructured. As it doesn't have the natural anti-bacterial properties that wool has so it probably needs more regular cleaning.
Dry cleaning will always be the best for a cotton suit. Washing with water could lead to unevenness in fading in certain areas which may not be the most desirable look!
@@markchodotcom Funny enough that's a very complex argument. Freezing clothes (or food) doesn't actually sanitize anything, in the sense that while it kills some bacteria, several kinds can survive it, and just remain dormant. Most sources claim that it will not work for jeans, as the smell will come back very quickly as surviving bacteria reactivate - though I haven't been able to find any hard evidence for it, just advice from various scientists.
Interestingly, repeatedly freezing and thawing is reportedly much more effective at killing bacteria.
What are your thoughts on stretch cotton suits?
You go from cotton to wool as the weather gets hotter?
Not neccessarily, what Mark means is that a heavy cotton suit is his preference to wear during winter vs a light weight cotton suit in summer which tends to wrinkle a lot more.
Thanks Mark. Another great video!
With the lack of stretch in a cotton suit, would you go as far as advising one size larger to get the extra room in an OTR suit?
Wrinkles, worse drape, no stretch, gets hotter than wool. It's just inferior to wool and linen. May work in winter but you can get more warmth with thinner 100% regular wool. Cotton blend with others in small quantity may work better.
A large part of owning a cotton suit is how different it wears compared to a wool or wool blend suit! different suit for a different ocassion.
I can’t understand how the tailor got the sleeve length so wrong! Surely he should have anticipated the bunching in the crook of your arm.