Basketweave Suits

Texture you can see

Basketweave, also sold as hopsack, is a plain weave in which pairs or groups of yarns are woven together rather than singly, producing a visible checkerboard texture in the surface of the cloth. It is a construction rather than a printed pattern, which means the texture is the fabric itself.

Varrison basketweave suits are cut in a tailored fit and arrive ready to wear, made from high quality fabric.

Why it works in warm weather

The weave is more open than a standard worsted, so air moves through the cloth more readily. That makes basketweave one of the better choices for spring and summer tailoring, and for anywhere you expect to be warm. It also resists creasing well, which makes it useful for travel.

How it reads

Visible texture always reads slightly less formal than a smooth finish. A basketweave suit is excellent for daytime events, summer weddings, business casual offices and anywhere a flat worsted would feel corporate. It is not the cloth for a black tie adjacent evening or a conservative interview.

The trade off worth knowing about: an open weave can snag on sharp objects more easily than a tight one. Keep it away from velcro, rough brick and anything with exposed hardware.

Wearing it

Because the texture does the work, keep shirts and ties simple. Basketweave jackets also separate well, which is part of the appeal. A navy basketweave jacket worn with contrasting pants is one of the most useful things in a warm weather wardrobe.