Men's Waistcoat

The term "waistcoat" derives from the fact that the coat is cut at waist level. In countries other than India like Canada and US, a men's waistcoat is called a Vest. It refers to the third piece of a three-piece male suit, to distinguish the men's waistcoat from other types of vests. In UK, it is called waistcoat. During the Restoration of the British monarchy, King Charles II of Great Britain introduced the waistcoat as a part of correct dress. It can be worn with both winter clothing like suits and traditional clothing like kurta pajama.

Types of Men's Waistcoat

Waistcoats for men are all similar in their length- till waist. The difference lies in the style of the waistcoats- they are either single breasted waistcoats or double breasted waistcoats

• Single Breasted Waistcoat
• Double Breasted Waistcoat

For day wear single breasted waistcoats for men is worn with lounge suit. It can have four to six buttons. If you talk about waistcoat for evening wear then these have low cut as compare to day wear waistcoat. Generally it has three buttons. Suppliers of waistcoats for men supply all kinds of waistcoats for men.

Manufacturers and Suppliers of Waistcoats for Men

We cater to the need of wholesale men's waistcoats through our vast directory of manufacturers and suppliers of waistcoats for men. You can post your buying requirements for all types of mens waistcoats including single and double breasted waistcoats and get competitive quotes from multiple wholesale suppliers of waistcoats for men. To send your buying request, fill up this simple business enquiry form

Fabrics Used in Waistcoats for Men

Various fabrics are used for manufacturing waistcoats in different styles and designs. Listed below are few of the natural and synthetic fabrics used for manufacturing waistcoats:

Silk Satin Wool Flannel

Mohair Twill Viscose Linen

Lycra Gabardine Polyester Acetate

These fabrics are manufactured keeping in mind the comfort and warmth provided to the wearer. A waistcoat is available in numerous shades including black, beige, brown, gray, blue, fawn etc.

Mens Waistcoat Styles and Designs

• If it is a part of three-piece suit, it is cut from the same material as the rest of the suit.
• The waistcoat is available in both single and double breasted styles.
• Since the waistcoat is fully buttoned and if worn only with a pair of trousers and a shirt underneath, then men opt for designer buttons made of various metals including precious stones like gold, diamond, silver etc.
• Generally, waistcoats for men have pattern for a straight-bottom.
• Neck shape is V-shape or Nehru collar.
• The waistcoats for men worn with kurta pajama is generally Nehru collared.
• The silk and satin waistcoat gives a shiny look and there is always a lining in these waistcoats.
• A popular type of waistcoat preferred by young men is the silver waistcoat which is a totally new kind of clothing. The silver waistcoat is made of a highly effective shielding material which is normally used by the military to shield missiles in microwave exposed environments. The shielding fabric contains pure silver. That gives the waistcoat a fancy glance and at the same time an effective radiation protection. The silver waistcoat is a perfect casual or formal wear and fits to jeans and to most of the other colors and fabrics in your wardrobe.
• Besides being plain or solid, mens waistcoats can be striped, printed and even embroidered.