Climate-Smart Fabrics

The right fabrics make seasonal transitions nearly invisible. Merino wool regulates temperature in both cold and warm weather. Quality cotton breathes in summer and layers well in winter. Linen blends carry you from spring through fall in most climates.

Avoid fabrics locked to one season. Instead, choose medium-weight pieces that adapt through layering, plus one excellent transitional jacket for fifty-to-seventy-degree days. That single jacket replaces several seasonal coats and becomes one of the hardest-working items you own.