OK not actually made from milk and sugar. Its
name just originates from the Persian words ‘shir o shekar’ meaning ‘milk and
sugar’ which apparently describes the smooth surface (milk) mixed with the
bumpy texture (sugar)
This crinkly look is due to slack tension
weaving mixed with normal tension which allows the fabric to breath and air to
circulate freely against the skin, so keeping the wearer cool and dry. Plus
you don’t need to iron, it’s meant to look crinkled. So it's an ideal fabric for the hot summer months and for travelling.
Seersucker shirts usually come in
plaid or stripes.
Go for Lands’ End button down
collar in fresh spring mountain green plaid.
Or their rich red Bengal Stripe.
Both priced at £25 www.landsend.co.uk
If you don’t like the crinkles,
then there is always the Madras shirt. It may have a hot name but the light
open weave of this cotton will keep you cool. Here in bright cyan and orange
clay plaid. Price £25
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