Men's summer shirts
With the arrival of summer, the days lengthen, temperatures rise and men's wardrobes fill with fabrics that are breathable and soft on the skin.
The summer shirt is a must-have item in every wardrobe: a stylish garment that's ideal for any occasion, from the office to free time, from a night out with friends to a romantic date.
For its summer collection, Camiceria di Como selects high-quality cool, light fabrics that feel wonderful in contact with the skin and offer maximum comfort.
Made in linen, cotton and chambray, our summer shirts are the perfect way to define your look and reflect your personality.
Handle the heat without sacrificing a comfortable casual chic style or go for a more refined and elegant look; opt for complete comfort every hot moment of the day.
Which fabric for summer shirts?
There's a wide range of lightweight shirt fabrics suitable for summer, whose excellent breathability will allow you to stay cool in any situation.
These differ in terms of type of fibre, techniques used, desired appearance and texture and chosen style.
Here are the most commonly-used fabrics for men's summer shirts:
Cotton Linen Silk Chambray denim Giro IngleseCotton shirts
The most common fabric for a cool shirt offering maximum freedom of movement is definitely cotton.
Ideal to combat the summer heat, this natural fibre is used to create lightweight, comfortable clothing, both casual and elegant in style.
The two most frequently used fabrics are:
cotton poplin, from which a smooth yarn is obtained, very soft to the touch and with a compact texture.
fil-à-fil cotton, made by combining cotton and linen. Extremely versatile and lightweight, this fabric is characterised by the interweaving of different coloured threads to create a kind of checkered effect which gives the shirt a more sporty look.
There are many styles of cotton shirts and countless looks to create: from vintage to sporty, from smart for ceremonies to casual for a disco on the beach. Basically, the options are endless, with stripes, checks, solid colours and patterns.
Thomas Mason red and white striped cotton poplin
Reference FM47350-35
Cotonificio Albini cotton fabric with floral pattern
Reference FL306349 730
Thomas Mason ochre yellow checked fabric
Reference FM60470-60
Classic white 100% cotton fabric
Reference FM33268-1
Linen shirts
One of the most popular fibres for the production of men's summer shirts is linen: hypoallergenic and soft, it's perfect in neutral or pastel colours.
Extremely resistant and breathable, linen is the ideal fabric for anyone who loves simple, light clothing with a hint of informal elegance, thanks to its refined yet casual texture.
In contact with the skin, its main quality is its ability to absorb moisture and heat, keeping the wearer cool and dry.
Sky-blue cotton-linen fabric, perfect for summer
Reference FL66842-13
Wide striped white and pink 100% linen fabric
Reference FL104202 33
Faded burgundy linen fabric
Reference FM64846-36
Cherry design fabric in fuchsia/blue
Reference FL306382 820
Silk shirts
Another ideal fabric for the summer is silk. Durable, light and elastic, silk is a fibre of natural origin suitable for the creation of breathable, summery garments.
The main characteristics of silk are shine, coolness and smoothness. Its good absorption capacity makes it perfect for summer and allows free movement without creasing.
This bright fabric is perfect for sophisticated and high-quality garments, and especially suitable for formal occasions such as ceremonies and gala evenings.
Having a silk shirt in your closet is a great way to look good at a smart event!
Slightly elasticated silk satin fabric in lilac
Reference S008
Showcase your tan with this optical white stretch fabric
Reference S001
Midnight blue fabric in stretch silk satin
Reference S012
Bright yellow fabric in stretch silk
Reference S010
Chambray denim shirts
Chambray is similar to denim, but lighter and more breathable.
Perfect for the warmth of spring and early summer, chambray denim shirts offer an excellent solution for creating casual yet trendy looks.
The main characteristics and advantages of this fabric are:
Flexibility/adaptability. A chambray denim shirt can be worn on its own with cargo trousers or paired with a dark jacket to create a sporty yet refined style.
Breathability. Compared to traditional denim, chambray is lighter and allows good air circulation, thus keeping the skin cool.
Versatility in colours. The most common shades are blue, grey, green and also checked or striped prints. This gives numerous options for adapting your shirt to your personal style.
Easy maintenance. Chambray shirts can be machine-washed without problems, and are easy to care for.
Comfortable and lightweight, chambray denim is perfect for anyone who wants to be casual-chic and stay cool without sacrificing style.
Solid colour summery indigo fabric
Reference FM304593-1070
Cotonificio Albini cream fabric, perfect for summer
Reference FM300821-2
Solid dark grey fabric for an elegant and chic style
Reference FM304595-9900
Dark blue fabric with polka dot-like weave
Reference FM304594-1070
Giro Inglese shirts
One of the lightest and most breathable shirt fabrics, giro inglese (or English weave) stands out as a very elastic summer fabric that gives a pleasant sensation of freshness on the skin.
Because of its texture, formed by many small hexagons that resemble the cells of a beehive, this fabric is also called honeycomb. This property lends it sheen and remarkable breathability.
Giro inglese shirts are ideal for sophisticated and chic outfits with the addition of an attractive waistcoat or a wonderful bespoke jacket; but also for more informal and casual looks with jeans and sneakers.
Giro inglese sky blue fabric
Reference FM57253 1
Honeycomb weave pale pink fabric
Reference FM57253 31
Honeycomb weave blue-grey summer fabric
Reference FM57253 11
Choose from the fabrics in our Summer Collection
From classic
to checked,
from casual
to patterned, on our e-commerce platform you can browse a huge number of models and fresh, cool summer fabrics, perfect for summer.
At Camiceria di Como, we listen to our customers' preferences and craft every detail with the utmost care, guaranteeing the very best in summer fabrics.