

We cover the most common and the best options for custom suits here: A few dozen have become common in modern textiles, and of those a particular tailor may have as many as ten or twenty to choose from. There are literally thousands of ways to weave thread together. So is the difference between a smooth suit facing and a prominent herringbone pattern. The difference between bumpy seersucker and ultra-sheer broadcloth is all in the weave. Weaves can range from totally invisible to roughly-textured and visible at a distance. The weave is the specific pattern in which individual strands are interlaced and pulled tight to make a piece of solid cloth. What's a bit more complex, but equally vital in determining how the finished product feels and sits on your body, is the weave. The raw material a suit is made from - silk, linen, cotton, etc.

Here we have to get a little bit technical.
