TEN TYPES OF FABRICS MEN DO WEAR IN NIGERIA

TEN TYPES OF FABRICS FOR MEN

FABRICS

Fabrics is cloth or other material produced by weaving together cotton, nylon, wool, silk, or other threads. Fabrics are used for making things such as clothes, curtains, and sheets.

TYPES OF FABRICS MEN WEAR

There are different types of fabrics men do wear which are produced in Nigeria. Under this subheading, are ten types of fabrics for men in Nigeria which are:

1. ANKARA FABRICS FOR MEN

This happens to be a cotton fabric. This African print done with waxing is highly recognized for its takeover in the fashion world, leading to a trend that seems not to get outdated. This African wax print features quite a vast range of designs and patterns but also comes in grades. This fabric allows for men to make comfortable shorts out of it as well as polo tops and that means they are not going to be as complex with the Ankara fabric and by that I mean sewing a full traditional regalia if you know what I mean.

2. ATIKU FABRIC FOR MEN

Just like any other brocade, the Atiku fabric comes in different textures but the very high targeted ones are in cotton. This men’s material is one of the expensive fabrics in the market ranging from as low as N10, 000 – Hundreds of thousands of naira. It comes in different designs with most of them usually plain in nature and others in stripes as well as patterned. Nigerian men love this material as it enables them to sew any type of style in trend most especially the Senator style giving them a stance amongst their peers at occasions and even in church.

3. ASO OKE FABRIC FOR MEN

I do not know the English name of this fabric but it originated from the Yoruba’s. As in, no one can claim this from them as this happens to be one of the very hard to find fabrics that have passed through hundreds of years and are still yet in existence. Most men who wear this today, if you check them well, they either are wearing their fathers attire or their grandfathers and so on as hardly before you see it being sewn and even if it is, you can tell the difference from the originality of its design. Men who wear this can be traced back to a strong Yoruba lineage although men not from the tribe still rock in this but the only way you get the feel is when it is worn for a Yoruba occasion also known as “OWAMBE”.

4. BATIK FABRIC FOR MEN

This is also known in Nigeria as “Adire” amongst the Yoruba’s. Its patterns are usually formed through a tie and dye format. In some cases, rather than tie it up, the use of cassava is introduced so as to be able to withstand the dye. Most typical traditional men from the west can always be seen on this every other day not just on Fridays (Nigerian self-acclaimed day for native wears). This material speaks tradition and is highly fitting for men. Not so common in the present generation as the likes of Ankara and others have decided to take over but then again, as vintage as it is, it is still highly appreciated amongst men.

5. CHIFFON FABRIC FOR MEN

This fabric is quite transparent although it has different stages of transparency depending on choice. Most men feature in this material mostly for the lightweight nature of the fabric. This fabric knows no enemy with others and can be combined with the likes of Ankara, Lace amongst others to grace occasions. Most men also love the transparent feel it gives as it also allows for passage of air through the perforated holes around the material.

6. LACE FABRIC FOR MEN

This has been in vogue from the days of our fathers and mothers. The lace fabric usually are known to appear in quite a long list which could either be paper or cord or tulle or guipure, sequined, jute, the popular known “George” as well as “French lace”. Men who feature in this attire are regarded as “Ogbu chair” or “Baba Nla”. Having a lace in those days signifies wealth and with our present economy, it is even more expensive to get one.

7. SILK FABRIC FOR MEN

This present generation has seen quite a number of men going to their tailors with this fabric. The silk fabric comes in smooth to touch with a glossy look and quite slippery nature. It is a very delicate piece of fabric when compared to the rest but then has its own purpose. Some men love the smoothness and so go in full time for this fabric.

8. VELVET FABRICS FOR MEN

Velvet is a type of fabric known for its smooth, soft, and shiny quality. But velvet is not made from a particular kind of fiber as some fabrics are. Velvet is instantly recognizable because of its shiny sheen and beautiful drape. Velvet is also used in long, flowing evening dresses, simple skirts, shoes, or undergarments. Though it’s most often thought of as a fabric primarily for men’s clothing, suit jackets, shirts, and pants

9. CASHMERE FABRICS FOR MEN

Cashmere is one of the softest and most luxurious forms of wool, characterized by the fineness of the fibers, which are almost silky. It’s considered one of the most high-end fibers, as pure cashmere can be very expensive due to the involved production process, where the fibers are separated by hand from the molted coats of goats.

10. JEANS FOR MEN

Jean became very popular in the USA for Hollywood movies, western-themed programs and Hollywood movie actors who carried denim jeans in 1950. These jeans were only worn by cowboys and other laborers. Jeans for men are famous all around in the premium brands of denim wear such as Lee, Levis, Wrangler, Spyker, Mufti, Gas, Pepe Jeans, Lp, and much more

TEN TYPES OF FABRICS FOR MEN

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