Chamois, once made from chamois antelope pelts, is now made from cotton, synthetics, or sheepskin. Suede shirts are suitable for a variety of styles and designs, including those worn under suits or for winter clothing. Suede is often used in commercial and industrial clothing, including company uniforms. The fabric is strong enough for button closures and metal fasteners and works well for collars.
At one time, chamois was made from the pelts of chamois antelopes, which is where it gets its name. The material is now made of cotton, synthetics or sheepskin, because chamois antelopes are considered an endangered species. The softness and flexibility of the suede makes it suitable for a variety of different types of shirts and other garments. A suede shirt could theoretically offer the same type of style and design as any other type of shirt, with the exception of shirts that are meant to stretch to accommodate the chest. A suede shirt can be long-sleeved, short-sleeved, or sleeveless.
One type of shirt that may be especially suitable for suede would be a shirt designed to be worn under a suit. Ideally, shirts worn under suits should be soft and comfortable, and a suede shirt usually meets these requirements. Suede is sometimes a thermal insulator, so for summer suits, a short-sleeved suede shirt would probably be more comfortable than a long-sleeved one.
Many shirts intended for winter clothing can be found in suede. Heavy blends of cotton and synthetics are typically used for this type of suede shirt. This type of shirt can be ideal for people who spend a lot of time outdoors. This could include construction workers, landscapers, and people who work in forestry. Often a suede shirt designed for winter is constructed with multiple layers of suede and for added warmth they may be lined with fur or fleece.
Suede shirts and pants are often found in commercial and industrial clothing. Many companies wear uniforms that have their company name or logo embroidered on the shirt pocket. Chamois is considered especially good for shirts that may require top stitching or embroidery. For this reason, a suede shirt is often part of a company uniform.
In terms of design and style, it is generally not difficult to find a suede shirt in most designs. The fabric is considered suitable for button closure, but is also strong enough for buttonholes or snaps. On weaker fabrics, the application of snaps or other metal fasteners can tear the fabric or, in some cases, the fabric can wear down and small holes can form over the metal inserts. Suede is usually so tightly woven that this problem rarely occurs. Also, suede fabric generally works well on shirts that require collars, because it is considered easy to sew and is well suited for interfaces and the fusible bonding sometimes used in collars.
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