Seersucker

Seersucker (from Persian shir o shekar, milk and sugar ') is a fabric made of cotton, which is characterized by alternating smooth and ruched fabric strips.

The shirred strip created by different tension of the warp threads in the weaving process or subsequently by applying fiber swelling substances.

The non-iron fabric is especially popular for linens, holiday and general summer clothing because it does not completely secured for its relief-like surface on the body, so keeps the heat and allows air circulation.

The seersucker is one in the series of " loggerhead Kreppe ".

The seersucker was taken in the early 20th century in New Orleans on the market and was a summer alternative to heavy woolen frock coat among senators very popular. The tradition of such suits as Senator clothing was revived in Mississippi in the 1990s by the introduction of " Seersucker Thursday".