Both breathe, both look good. Here is when cotton wins and when linen is worth the premium.

At LivinStyle Factory we cut, stitch and quality-check every garment before it ships. This guide is part of our series on gents wardrobe basics - written by the same team that runs the factory floor.

Why it matters

Most men own plenty of clothes but few that fit well. Fit and fabric do more for your look than brand names ever will, and both are free to get right once you know what to check.

What to do next

Browse our shirts, pants or the combo packs and use the size chart on every product page.