Is it a mistake to mix 100% natural clothes with synthetic ones?
Hi everyone,
I heard on a youtube video that you should never mix natural clothes with synthetic.
So, you should either go fully synthetic or fully natural.
I exclusively wear cotton/linen on top because it's best for my skin.
I bought a semi-formal trouser that is decent but it's made of "65% polyester, 31% viscose, 4% elastane" (see picture)
Is it a mistake / does it look bad to mix it with 100% cotton/linen tops?
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This is not something you have to worry about
Sounds like typical youtube clickbait nonsense. Block whichever channel told you this
Was it Leviticus that said not to mix fibers? Anyways, it's fine but I would not buy that combo of materials in a trouser.
^ that's true, those trousers are almost certainly not very good.
Also, I think you forgot to attach your picture
It's this one @birdplen @tmny
Yea those are not it
Don't worry about what the bible says regarding clothes
They didn't know about bemberg two thousand years ago. Never even seen a vicuna.
But I can't say I like those pants.
Slim taper, cropped length. Very 2010s, looks dated
@gimp What kind of fabric do u recommend for pants??
Generally, depending on the style: cotton i.e. cotton twill, in chinos, fatigues, denim etc; wool usually best for smart trousers, you can get wool/silk/linen (wsl) blends for nice pants / suit material; linen for summer in both casual and smart-casual pants / trousers.
Polyester/cotton blends or wool blends can be fine and are sometimes actually more durable at the cheaper end of the scale, but you lose the breathability that most natural fibres will give you. I don't know too much about how viscose affects those things but it's also pretty much a semi-synthetic material anyway despite having plant origins.
Things like polyester aren't necessarily inherently bad in terms of clothing quality, but cheap brands do use it as a cost cutting measure. It can also be used deliberately to affect the drape / sheen of a material though, so I wouldn't blanket write-off all polyester blends etc, other than from a microplastic/sustainability stand point if that's a main concern for you.
@.tunnocks thank you
@gimp I’d like to hear your opinion
Speaking of which, I was considering buying these trousers, but given that they’re a polyester blend - should I look for alternatives? https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/smart-wool-like-ankle-length-trousers-long-461592.html
Smart Wool-Like Ankle Length Trousers (Long) | UNIQLO UK
Easy yet elegant. Versatile pants for any occasion.- 2-way stretch fabric for a comfortable fit. - Elegant look, yet easy to move in. - Wrinkle-resistant for easy care. * Shape to dry after washing. - A slender, slim-fit tapered cut in a perfect ankle length. - Resin processing keeps the center crease crisp. - Comfortable elastic waistband with ...
I'm sure uniqlo has other non smart trousers
Nah those will be perfectly fine, plus if you wanted wool ones at that price you'd most likely need to go 2nd hand anyway
Casual: cotton, linen, cotton-linen. Obviously denim is a big one, though there are a number of weaves that work well, throughout a number of styles.
"Business casual" (casual side): Pretty much the same to start. Cotton, linen, cotton-linen. The style will be different. Chinos rather than 5-pocket pants (jeans or jean-style) depending on required formality, though 5-pocket can work in many cases. Some other styles like what Boglioli makes can be nice. Some pants will have wool or silk as part of the blend with linen or cotton.
"Business casual" (formal side): If you're pairing with jackets and such, I like wool. Pure wool or wool blends, again, wool-silk, wool-silk-linen, wool-linen, usually. Sometimes pure linen for heat reasons. These are cut differently. Higher rises, finer looking fabrics (when worsted), flannels, etc. Oftentimes fuller cuts, pleats. Cuffs are fine.
Suiting (jacket and trousers): actually pretty much the same as the more formal side of business casual (and a number of suit trousers are great to wear as separates.) Wool, primarily; wool-silk-linen, wool-linen, wool-silk, can work well to be worn cooler. Wool-mohair is an option you will see sometimes. Pure linen, same as above (think a linen suit in sand.) You do get into a number of interesting wools that are not 'standard sheep wool,' like cashmere, mohair (already stated), and a whole slew of others. The precise fabric depends on your tastes and needs. Linen unstructured suit in sand color? Fantastic for a beach wedding, maybe fine for a business meeting in Florida. Seersucker? Again, more casual, yet acceptable even in courtrooms in the south, because it serves a very functional need - not roasting alive. Many lightweight, open-weave / high twist wools in this arena to add formality in heat. Heavier weight stuff where it's cooler.
There's like a million options but if I had to TL;DR the whole thing it would be:
Wool is more formal. Linen wears cooler. Go for linen and cotton for more casual, wool and wool blends for more formal. Casual and formal has a huge difference in cut and style, so you can do a lot using a formal cut and a casual cloth, especially when heat is an issue.
Thank to you I understood what fabric is formal or casual and I should be aware of cut or style. I appreciate.
They're probably fine but I'd try to get some second hand wool trousers for that price. That's just me though, I know not everyone likes to buy second hand clothes 😅
I’m actually happy to just pay more, my budget isn’t restricted - if anyone has recommendations for great wool trousers for up-to £100ish, I just don’t know what is good and what is bad yet - I will also look second hand! (I’m based in the UK if that’s helpful)
https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/texture-suit-trousers---grey/SUB0555GRY.html
https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/uk/textured-business-suit-trousers---dark-grey/SUB0523DGY.html
I'll say as a caveat I'm not sure how their trousers are but I know their shirts are quite nice for a budget-ish brand. But these seem like good value on sale. Pure wool for £60 (the difference between the two pairs is is the "business" pair are a bit finer and softer wool).
Texture Suit Trousers - Grey | Charles Tyrwhitt
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Textured Business Suit Trousers - Dark Grey | Charles Tyrwhitt
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you can also order them unhemmed and have a tailor hem them to your specific size and taste
Thanks!
Unfortunately most great trousers are more than a hundred quid. Some go up to ten times as much. That's the danger of saying your budget isn't restricted
Alas
Do u think full-ordered trousers is cheapest way to get well-tailored trousers??
What do you mean by full-ordered? Like made to measure, or bespoke?
Never heard the term before. Please elaborate
Yes. I mean bespoke. And it’s not made from several pattern, it’s made to measure my body.
True bespoke is pretty likely to be the most expensive way to get well-tailored trousers
Really? Ok
What do you think is the cheapest way to get well-tailored pants?
Second hand
I see
I am a little confused why you think it might be cheaper to commission a tailor to talk to you for an hour, measure you, hand-cut a pattern, sew it, get you back in the shop, have you try it on, adjust it, have you come back in the shop, maybe even adjust it again, and then send it home with you, than to walk into a store and buy pants.
Generally the cheapest option is always second-hand. Second-hand used, then second-hand new with or without tags. Then from a store on sale, then from a store at full price. Usually custom options, anywhere on the custom spectrum, cost more than that. Exceptions are very high-priced brands (eg, my tailor will make me trousers for less than Brioni charges for off-the-rack, because you pay a lot for the brand), and obvious designer stuff (eg, anything my tailor makes will cost a lot less than Tom Ford, because you pay a lot for the design.) In theory if you live somewhere with a very low cost of labor and highly skilled tailors, you can get custom clothes for less than mainline brands charge, but surely there are local brands that charge even less, because it's just way cheaper to churn stuff out of a factory than do it by hand.
looks like the video assumed that all synthetic clothes are just athletic wear lol