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What is the difference between Full and Half-Lined Suits?

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M. Pollock

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M. Pollock, Photographer, BA, Camden Town

Answered Oct 13, 2020

Full and half suits have their different advantages and disadvantages. A full suit is suitable for spring and winter while a half suit is suitable for summer.

A full lined blazer has an extra layer of fabric on the inside, the extra fabric runs from the neckline to the hemline to cover up all the rough stitching. The half-lined suit starts from the shoulder to about halfway down the jacket body.

Half lined suit is a lot less cheap because less fabric is used in the lining and less work is required, however, it is still top-notch. The half suit fits better than the no lining suit and is a lot lighter than the full suite which makes people prefer the suit. The full lining has more weight and gives your body an accurate shape with a superior drape.

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C. Perez

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Answered Oct 13, 2020

The terms full and half-lined suits are both referring to the inner surface of suits, particularly the fabric layers used for the lining of the inner section of the suits and the areas covered by the material. You might not be able to clearly differentiate between full and half-lined suits by looking at their outer surfaces; you will need to turn them inside out so you can see the inner part of the suits, plus the materials used.

Full-lined suits are suits that have extra lining or layer in the inside of the coat. The reason for this is so that the suit can give more warmth to the wearer. This additional layer usually runs from the neckline and extends to the hemline.

Although the half-lined suits also have this additional layer, it doesn't cover the entire area of the inner section of the suits. Full-lined suits are mostly worn during colder seasons, whereas half-lined suits are ideal for summer.

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M. Porter

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Answered Oct 12, 2020

There are many types of suits that a man can wear and they differ upon the type of look that the person is going for. Two of those type of suits are fully lined suits and half lined suits. One of the differences between the two is when the suits should be worn.

Fully lined suits are worn in colder weather because they have extra fabric, with their two layers. This is the reason why they are called fully lined suits, because they have more fabric and are fuller. Half lined suits are better for warmer temperatures, because it has a thinner layer.

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C.Charlotte

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Answered Feb 17, 2020

The fully lined suit is better for cold weather because it has two layers of fabric. Half lined suits are appropriate for warmer weather because air can flow more effectively in the thin layer that the jacket provides. Fully lined suits get the name because of their added layer of soft fabric, which is stitched on the interior side of the coat.

This layer exists below the neckline to the hemline, and the details of the suit and stitches are better hidden to provide a cleaner looking finish. Even though they generally have the same type of inner side soft fabric, half lined jackets only partially cover the internal space of the suit. Also, half lined suits are more casual as opposed to fully lined. Fully lined suits offer a more classically appealing look.

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