The Berle fabric guide

Good style starts
with the cloth.

The crispness of poplin. The texture of corduroy. The drape of wool. Get to know the fabrics that give each pair its character.

A feel for every day.

Explore our shorts fabrics.

Smooth & understated

Poplin

A tightly woven cloth with a fine, even surface. Prime Poplin has a crisp, polished appearance; Washed Poplin brings a more relaxed character to the same everyday staple.

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An everyday favorite

Khaki & twill

Khaki describes a trouser tradition as much as a color. This collection brings together dress khakis, washed styles, and twills with their subtle diagonal weave.

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Naturally relaxed

Linen

Linen has a distinctive texture and an easy drape. Its natural creasing is part of its character, lending trousers and shorts a relaxed, lived-in appearance.

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A Southern classic

Seersucker

Seersucker is known for its puckered surface, with raised and smooth areas woven into the cloth. Stripes, two-tone designs, and prints bring a fresh take to this warm-weather favorite.

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A smooth finish

Microfiber & micro/poly

Microfiber fabrics use very fine fibers to create a smooth hand. Our microfiber and micro/poly styles offer an understated surface in everyday trouser and shorts silhouettes.

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Color with character

Madras

Madras is associated with colorful checks and plaids. Patchwork designs bring several patterns together, giving each pair a lively, unmistakably casual appearance.

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