Content |
Weave |
Period-Correct? |
Natural /Synthetic |
Shrinkage |
Ironing |
Breathability |
Weight |
Durability |
Environ. Impact |
Usage |
Cost |
Colors |
Notes |
Linens |
Straight |
Y |
N |
Some |
Wrinkles Easily |
High |
Light to heavy |
*** |
Med. |
All Garments |
$$$ |
Naturals, Muted |
|
Cotton |
Straight |
Y |
N |
Some |
Wrinkles |
Medium |
Light to heavy |
** |
High |
All Garments |
$$ |
Naturals, Muted or Vibrant. Colors will fade with washing and sun exposure. |
|
Twill |
Y |
N |
Less |
*** |
Twill: Texture more pronounced |
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# Duck |
Y |
N |
A lot |
* |
# Duck: is a nice thick material, but it tends to fray easily and doesn't endure multiple washings well. |
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Hemp |
Straight |
Y |
N |
Some |
Wrinkle-resistant |
High |
Light to heavy |
*** |
Low |
All Garments |
$$$ |
Naturals - colors TBD |
Hemp gets stronger/softer with each washing |
Twill |
Y |
N |
Less |
**** |
Texture more pronounced |
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Bamboo |
Straight |
N |
N |
Less |
No UV Protection |
High |
Light |
** |
Low |
Shirts |
$$$ |
Naturals - colors TBD |
exceptionally soft and light, almost silky in feel |
Wool |
Worsted |
Y |
N |
Dry-clean only |
Steam only |
Medium |
medium to heavy |
*** |
Med. |
Bottoms, Waistcoats, Outerwear |
$$$$ |
All Colors |
Wool is where it's at, but it can get expensive and hot. However, it's a breathable hot, unlike synthetic materials. |
Flannel |
Y |
N |
Dry-clean only |
** |
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Polyester |
Straight |
N |
S |
Less |
Wrinkle-resistant |
Low |
Light to heavy |
*** |
High |
All Garments |
$ |
All Colors |
|
Twill |
N |
S |
Less |
**** |
High |
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Nylon |
Straight |
N |
S |
Less |
Wrinkle-resistant |
Low |
Light to heavy |
*** |
High |
All Garments |
$ |
All Colors |
|
Twill |
N |
S |
Less |
**** |
High |