$100 Suit vs $1000 Suit - Differences Between Cheap & Expensive Suits - Gentleman's Gazette

Learn the key differences between a $100 and $1000 suit, and what to look for when you buy suits: https://gentl.mn/suit-differences-full-guide #suits #notsponsored #gentlemansgazette 00:00 Introduction Key differences between a $100 dollar suit and a $1000 dollar suit $100 Suit 01:10 You can find it at Jos. A. Bank, H&M, Men’s Wearhouse, they’re all pretty similar Basically, it is a completely machine-made suit that is sewn together in 2-3 hours max and there is no handwork whatsoever. When it comes to suits, hand sewing is better because it is more flexible and it adapts to your body more easily and so especially for a jacket, you always want more handwork. 01:42 Made of very cheap fabric and cheap lining It's usually stretched polyester with nylon or other artificial fibers. The raw materials may be cotton or wool that go into that fabric are of the lowest quality possible. It simply is stiffer, less comfortable, and you're more prone to sweating in it. 02:19 Glued interlining When you start out with fabric, you have a two-dimensional surface, in order to keep it in a three-dimensional shape, you need a second layer and the layer needs to be attached in a certain shape. For the $100 suit, this interlining is of very low quality and is glued to the fabric, that works in the beginning but it also acts as an insulator so you're much more likely to overheat and sweat. 03:19 Lack of attention to details. For example, the buttonholes are first sewn and then cut not th