Popelin shirt
The poplin shirt is the most popular dress shirt and is valued for the softness and the refinement of its weave. The poplin shirt is made with a very tight weave which is achieved by using twice as many warp threads as weft threads per square centimeter.
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The History of Poplin
In the 15th century, the word poplin was derived from the French word papelaine, a fabric made from a mixture of silk and wool. It was used to make winter clothing because the fabric was both sturdy and soft. Papeline, however, was originally derived from the word papelino, a silk or wool fabric made in Avignon. It was used to make clothing for the Pope.
At that time, poplin was still considered a dense textile made of wool and silk, but nowadays the term refers to the weaving. Therefore, poplin is not tied to any particular thread.
The making of poplin
Poplin is a specific type of weave where the thin warp thread is tightly woven and the thicker weft thread is loosely woven. About twice as many warp threads as weft threads are used, making the fabric particularly resistant to wear while remaining soft and fine.
The fabric is lightweight, soft, and easy to maintain. These properties make the fabric essential, particularly for shirts, as the fabric remains comfortable even during a long workday. The poplin shirt is now the most common dress shirt and is appreciated for its softness and fine weave.
Some style tips
The lightness of poplin allows you to wear it for several occasions. For work, a beautiful white poplin shirt will give you an elegant and refined look. A grenadine silk tie will be well highlighted on a poplin shirt of your chosen color.
Most of our shirts are made of two-ply poplin. Thus, we have a multitude of poplin shirts and therefore different collars. You can vary your style or at least your appearance by choosing the collar that suits you. Whatever happens, you will be elegant, refined, and feel light thanks to the poplin.
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