What Are Peached Fabrics?
If you want to understand peached fabrics, start by imagining yourself picking up a peach.
The first thing you’d notice are those slight, raised hairs (aka “peach fuzz”) that stand on the fruit’s skin. They’re almost invisible from a distance, but feel soft to the touch.
Peached fabrics work in much the same way. They feature raised fibers that give them a textural hand and a soft feel, and even work to trap heat and increase insulation. The process that creates peached fabrics is called “peaching” (yes, after the fruit), and uses combs or rollers to tease out the fabric’s fibers, which creates the raised effect.
Why should I wear peached fabrics?
The peaching process results in fabric that’s a bit more cozy and tends to run warmer, so peached fabrics typically factor into fall and winter wardrobes. A variety of fabrics are peached, but some of the most common examples include flannel and brushed cotton, which are often used for casual shirts.
While that raised texture feels soft and pleasant, it also makes peached fabrics a bit more casual, for both shirts and suits.
When to wear peached fabrics
- You’ll love peached fabrics if you’re looking for shirts you can wear on a day off with jeans or pair to chinos in a casual workplace, or are looking for a suit that’s a bit softer and less sleek.
- You should skip peached fabrics if you work in a more formal setting, or are looking for a suit that’s on the sharp and contemporary side.