Suit lining material

vitaminc · Jun 24, 2008

What's the material used for suit jacket inner linings? I know RTW suits uses Rayon and Viscose but are the higher end suits using the same? Or there are some other natural fabrics? How good would silk fabrics function as lining?

yachtie · Jun 24, 2008

They're all lined with Bemberg (rayon) or Emerzine (IIRC viscose). Silk linings are not good- hot and fragile.

Eustace Tilley · Jun 24, 2008

I don't recommend silk - it wears very warm and is fragile. Most tailors do not recommed it and use it only when pressed.

TheFoo · Jun 24, 2008

My Rubinacci jackets are lined with silk; they seem to wear very nicely. I'll have to wait a few years before letting you know how well they've held up.

yachtie · Jun 24, 2008

Originally Posted by mafoofan

My Rubinacci jackets are lined with silk; they seem to wear very nicely. I'll have to wait a few years before letting you know how well they've held up.

You sure? That's a surpirse. IIRC Matt's are bemberg. (when they have a lining

)

TheFoo · Jun 24, 2008

Originally Posted by yachtie

You sure? That's a surpirse. IIRC Matt's are bemberg. (when they have a lining

)

I believe Matt's are also silk; I seem to recall this exact conversation coming up a couple of times and Matt vouching for the durability of silk.

If the linings of my jackets aren't silk, they're certainly something different from standard bemberg. The fabric is more matte; it feels less slick and more porous.

JayJay · Jun 24, 2008

Most Black Fleece jackets have cotton linings.

vitaminc · Jun 24, 2008

Thanks for the responses. I am shopping for fabrics for my future suit lining (heavily patterned, think kimono) so want to make sure I am getting the right material. Cotton doesn't sound all very exciting and breathable. Men-made materials are not as luxurious (?) and my concern with silk is it wears worm. Maybe thinner/lighter weave silk?

JayJay · Jun 24, 2008

Originally Posted by vitaminc

Cotton doesn't sound all very exciting and breathable.

It bunches in the sleeves and back a lot, too.

misterjase · Jun 30, 2008

fyi. I believe that Matt is a fan of silk. see: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=50393

Bob Loblaw · Jun 30, 2008

I have a German-made coat that is 70 years old lined in its original silk which is well intact.

Fretless · Aug 6, 2008

I have had a few suits made and searched far and wide for certain graphic linings (e.g., skulls). I found material, but was strongly advised by a few NY clothiers that it was crucial to get the appropriate lining material. The wrong material can adversely effect the appearance of a custom suit after cleaning. If the lining material and suit material have differing shrinkage tendencies, the lining will no longer fit the suit properly.

voxsartoria · Aug 6, 2008

Originally Posted by yachtie

They're all lined with Bemberg (rayon) or Emerzine (IIRC viscose). Silk linings are not good- hot and fragile.

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

I don't recommend silk - it wears very warm and is fragile. Most tailors do not recommed it and use it only when pressed.

This is what my guy says...he'll do it if one insists, but considers it a poor choice.

My recent stuff has been all Ermazine.

- B

Toiletduck · Aug 6, 2008

is it easy to replace lining?

edmorel · Aug 6, 2008

Originally Posted by mafoofan

My Rubinacci jackets are lined with silk; .

Was not aware that you had Rubinacci jackets.

Originally Posted by Toiletduck

is it easy to replace lining?

Yes, by a competent tailor.

I prefer unlined jackets and most of mine are either unlined or quarter/butterfly lined. I think unlined jackets are a thing of beauty, even though no one really sees the inside, but I am an odd duck.

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