The most popular materials and designs for men’s scarves
Scarves have become very fashionable with men, and here we will list off some of the most popular materials and patterns.
Scarves for men come in several models. We can distinguish between scarves and stoles. Usually, stoles are warm and cozy pieces for winter, while scarves are lighter and made of cotton, linen, or silk for mid-season or summer. We can also speak of a men’s cheiche, which is a large cotton-based stole for the summer.
Choosing a scarf of course depends on your tastes, your look, and your budget. However, there are more popular materials and patterns each year, often driven by the trends and fashions of each season!
The most popular materials for men
For winter—Animal fibers
As far as materials go, Merino wool is by far the favorite for men’s winter scarves. It has all the necessary qualities to protect you from the cold. This material is soft and fluffy, and it does not itch. It can be dyed in a multitude of colors and is very beautiful when used to make original patterns and designs. See our article: the different wool scarves.
The second most highly sought-after material for men’s scarves is cashmere, a perfect, but very expensive, natural material. To give you an idea, wool yarn costs around €50/kg while cashmere costs more than €150/kg at an equivalent yarn diameter. If your budget allows it, don’t hesitate to get one. A cashmere scarf is extremely comfortable to wear: It’s truly a luxury! On the other hand, if you find scarves with a cashmere/wool blend composition, even with only 10 or 15% cashmere, this is still a good compromise!
And for the summer—Plant fibers
Cotton is the most common material for making men’s scarves. It has a lot of qualities: it is absorbent, insulates from both heat and cold, easy to maintain, resistant, and inexpensive. Thanks to technical innovation, dyeing and printing are now easier, as is Jacquard weaving. You can make beautiful colors and patterns on cotton fabric.
For added freshness and comfort, linen is also very trendy and is a bit more upscale. This plant fiber is ideal for summer because it can absorb up to 20% humidity. Linen is very fashionable, but you will find it mainly for plain scarves, as dyes and prints are more difficult to make with linen since there are more technical constraints. At the same time, linen’s characteristic crumpled effect works wonders in scarves, while the same effect is a big disadvantage for items like pants, shirts, or jackets. Be aware, however, as this very popular fiber for summer remains quite expensive. Choose blends with cotton or silk to save money.
Silk blends for men
Today, silk is a precious natural material just beginning to be used in men’s scarves. Formerly reserved for women’s collections, silk is entering into force in the men’s wardrobes. You will find it in a subtle blend with other natural materials such as cotton for a summer scarf or wool for a winter scarf. Today, you will find few 100% silk scarves for men, they are becoming a little old-fashioned! Modern men have discovered and adopted blends of natural materials.
The most popular designs for men
The best-selling patterns for men remain stripes and geometric designs, not to mention all the plain scarves that are flooding the market. A must-see is the Kaleida scarf, the most popular men’s scarf on our site, La Fabrique d’écharpe.fr. However, major brands create scarf collections with varied patterns and colors. Today, the trend is to stand out with an original accessory. Dare to use brightly colored patterns, this unique touch will give you a chic look! Very colorful scarves are available on the market, but more somber colors like navy, chocolate, beige, gray, and black remain a safe bet. For example, choose these neutral colors for a gift for someone if you aren’t sure of their tastes in clothes.
As you can surely tell by now, the most popular materials and patterns for men’s scarves are numerous. The amount of choice out there is considerable. I almost want to tell you, if you like a scarf, buy it! Even if it isn’t perfectly in line with current fashion trends, you will see that it is a chic accessory that makes you truly stand out from the crowd! Explore our collection of men’s scarves on our website La Fabrique d’écharpe.fr
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