A heavy cotton jersey keeps its shape far longer than a thin one: that is where the price is justified. Linen creases, that is normal, and it softens with every wash.
Be wary of blends where synthetics dominate without a technical reason.
Fabrics worth the money
Heavy cotton, linen, viscose: what actually lasts, and what is not worth the extra.W
Wellie Edwards
20 May 2026
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