What Is Seersucker Fabric? And Why It’s Perfect for Summer
Seersucker is one of the most underrated warm-weather fabrics. It’s lightweight, airy and designed to sit slightly away from the skin — which means it feels cooler, dries faster and doesn’t cling on humid days.
In our Summer 2026 collection, you’ll see seersucker reimagined in a sustainable hemp and Tencel blend. The result is a fabric that looks textured and effortless, while performing beautifully in Australian heat.
What Is Seersucker?
Seersucker is a woven fabric known for its distinctive puckered texture. That texture is created during weaving, forming slightly raised and slightly flat sections through the cloth. The “pucker” lifts parts of the fabric away from your body, allowing air to circulate and reducing the amount of fabric sitting directly on the skin.
This is why seersucker has been a go-to summer fabric for decades: it’s breathable, comfortable and naturally low-maintenance. The texture also helps disguise creasing, making it ideal for travel and everyday wear.
Why Seersucker Feels Cooler Than Flat Woven Fabrics
More Airflow
Because seersucker isn’t fully flat against your skin, it creates small air pockets between you and the fabric. This improves ventilation and makes the garment feel noticeably cooler in warm weather.
Less Cling
In humidity, many fabrics cling to the body. Seersucker’s raised texture reduces contact points, helping it stay comfortable even when the temperature rises.
Easy to Wear and Easy to Pack
The textured surface disguises minor creases, which means seersucker tends to look “effortlessly worn-in” without needing constant ironing.
Why Hemp + Tencel Seersucker Is a Game-Changer
In the Afends Summer 2026 range, seersucker is crafted from a hemp and Tencel blend. Each fibre brings something different:
- Hemp adds breathability, strength and a naturally antibacterial quality.
- Tencel adds softness, a smoother feel on the skin and excellent drape.
Combined with the seersucker weave, this fabric becomes lightweight, breathable and soft, with a textured finish that feels elevated but still relaxed.
You’ll see it throughout the collection in custom yarn-dyed checks — fabrics where the yarn is dyed before weaving, creating colour that looks richer and wears beautifully over time.
Best Seersucker Styles for Summer
Seersucker shines in pieces designed to move and breathe — especially dresses, skirts and shirts.
- Dresses – airy, non-cling and easy to throw on in heat.
- Skirts – lightweight with movement, perfect for day-to-night summer styling.
- Shirts – relaxed, breathable and polished without feeling heavy.
- Matching sets – easy outfits that look styled with zero effort.
Shop Hemp & Tencel Seersucker Styles
- Capricorn Seersucker Collection
Vintage-inspired yarn-dyed check pieces including top, skirt, mini dress and midi dress. - Seersucker Dresses
Relaxed summer dresses in breathable hemp blends. - Seersucker Skirts
Lightweight skirts with texture and movement for warm days. - Seersucker Shirts
Breathable short sleeve shirts made to keep you cool.
How to Care for Seersucker
Seersucker is naturally low-maintenance, but a little care will keep it looking its best:
- Cold wash when possible to help preserve the fabric and colour.
- Line dry to maintain texture and reduce shrink risk.
- Avoid over-ironing — the texture is part of the fabric’s charm.
- Steam lightly if needed rather than pressing it flat.
Why We Love Seersucker for Summer
When you want clothing that feels cool, looks textured and stays comfortable all day, seersucker is one of the best choices you can make. In a hemp and Tencel blend, it becomes even more breathable, softer on the skin and better suited to warm-weather wear.