Seersucker is a light cotton fabric with a characteristic puckered, wavy surface, where stripes of smooth cloth alternate with crinkled, slightly raised ones. This effect is achieved by a special tension of the threads during weaving, not by finishing, so it does not disappear after washing. The chief appeal of seersucker is coolness: the puckered surface does not cling tightly to the body, leaving an air layer, so it is the ideal fabric for hot climates and summer clothing. Historically seersucker was the material of light suits in the southern United States and colonial dress. It barely creases and needs no ironing — another practical advantage. Seersucker is the embodiment of effortless summer elegance, in which comfort, freshness and a characteristic texture combine into a light, resort charm.
