---
type: "fabric"
name: "Tropical Suiting"
slug: "tropical-suiting"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
  - "Linen"
  - "Blends"
weight_gsm: "180–250 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tropical-suiting"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:32:29.954423+00:00"
---

# Tropical Suiting

Tropical Suiting is a lightweight, breathable woven fabric ideal for warm-weather garments, typically made from wool, linen, or blends of these fibers.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool, Linen, Blends
- **Weight**: 180–250 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Tropical Suiting

Tropical Suiting is designed for comfort and style in hot climates. It features a plain weave construction that allows for breathability and a smooth finish. Commonly made from natural fibers like wool and linen, this fabric provides a soft hand feel and excellent drape. The lightweight nature of Tropical Suiting makes it suitable for tailored garments such as suits, blazers, and trousers, offering both elegance and functionality.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 2%
- **Weft Stretch**: 2%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 60 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 5
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Breathable
- Lightweight

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Wrinkle Resistant
- Stain Release

## Common Applications

- Suits
- Blazers
- Trousers
- Dresses

## Common Uses in Detail

### Suits & Blazers

Tropical Suiting's lightweight, breathable construction makes it a go-to choice for warm-weather tailoring. Its refined drape and structure hold a sharp silhouette without trapping heat, making it ideal for professional suits and blazers worn in humid or summer climates.

### Trousers & Slacks

The smooth, airy weave lends itself beautifully to tailored trousers and dress slacks. Its resistance to heavy wrinkling and natural breathability keep a polished look throughout long days, making it a preferred choice for warm-season business and resort wear bottoms.

### Dresses & Skirts

Its fluid yet structured drape makes this fabric well-suited for elegant warm-weather dresses and skirts. The natural fiber blends offer comfort against the skin while maintaining a sophisticated appearance, appealing to designers crafting refined warm-season womenswear collections.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, iron on low heat. Avoid bleach.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Tropical Suiting is particularly favored in menswear for summer suits due to its lightweight and breathable properties, making it a staple in warm-weather wardrobes.

- **Regional Names**: Tropical Wool, Linen Suiting
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, China, India
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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