The best fabrics for fall and winter, piece by piece. Josh Sirlin on melton, Harris Tweed, camel hair, merino, corduroy, selvedge denim, waffle knit, 30oz terry, horsehide, sheepskin and goose down at Black Bear Brand.

Fabric Guide, materials, menswear, StyleJosh SirlinOctober 28, 2026best fabrics for fall and winter, winter fabrics, warmest fabrics, melton wool, camel hair, merino wool, corduroy, waffle knit thermal, 30oz terry, black bear brand materialsComment

Wool, Measured in Microns

Wool does not itch because it is wool. It itches because of a number. Josh Sirlin on micron counts, the prickle threshold, and why the coarser fibers are not the lesser ones.

Craft & Materials, Fabric, Fabric Guide, Heritage, materialsJosh SirlinAugust 22, 2026wool micron count, merino wool, lambswool, shetland wool, cashmere microns, itchy wool, tweed, black bear brandComment