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Wearing the same blazer too often accelerates wear and tear."}],"sunlight_avoidance_during_storage":[{"url":"https://www.selvane.co/blogs/knowledge/caring-for-natural-fiber-blends-what-changes-and-what-doesnt","quote":"Protect them from pests and prolonged direct sunlight."}],"soft_bristle_brushing_between_wears":[{"url":"https://suitsandmore.com/blogs/suits-blazers/how-to-preserve-your-blazers-ultimate-guide-to-cleaning-storing-and-repairing","quote":"For day-to-day upkeep, a good brush can remove surface dirt and keep the fabric looking sharp."}],"breathable_storage_away_from_plastic":[{"url":"https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/ca/en_CA/how-to-care-for-linen.html?cm_sp=Linen_Style_Guide_CTA","quote":"Avoid sealed plastic for long periods – linen prefers to breathe."}],"immediate_spot_dabbing_with_mild_soap":[{"url":"https://www.asphalte.com/en/h/blogs/guides-dentretien/care-guide-for-the-linen-suit-jacket","quote":"Dab it with warm water and a bit of natural soap as soon as possible—works wonders on most stains."}]},"entry_sources":{"blazer_rotation":["https://suitsandmore.com/blogs/suits-blazers/how-to-preserve-your-blazers-ultimate-guide-to-cleaning-storing-and-repairing"],"sunlight_avoidance_during_storage":["https://www.selvane.co/blogs/knowledge/caring-for-natural-fiber-blends-what-changes-and-what-doesnt"],"soft_bristle_brushing_between_wears":["https://suitsandmore.com/blogs/suits-blazers/how-to-preserve-your-blazers-ultimate-guide-to-cleaning-storing-and-repairing"],"breathable_storage_away_from_plastic":["https://www.charlestyrwhitt.com/ca/en_CA/how-to-care-for-linen.html?cm_sp=Linen_Style_Guide_CTA"],"immediate_spot_dabbing_with_mild_soap":["https://www.asphalte.com/en/h/blogs/guides-dentretien/care-guide-for-the-linen-suit-jacket"]}},"unlined_construction_benefits":{"title":"What unlined construction means for wear and longevity","entries":{"travel_friendly_packability":"The lack of a full inner lining means this blazer compresses flatter in a suitcase and resists creasing from folding, so it emerges relatively smooth after traveling—a practical advantage for destination events or business trips.","sleeve_lining_for_easy_on_off":"The polyester sleeve lining isn’t decorative—it eliminates the friction that would otherwise make the linen-cotton body grab your shirt every time you put the blazer on, so it slips on as easily as a fully lined jacket despite the unlined body.","no_insulating_air_pocket_so_it_breathes":"A fully lined jacket traps a thin layer of still air between the shell and your body, acting like insulation; by stripping out the body lining, this blazer allows body heat to escape directly through the linen-cotton weave, so it wears significantly cooler in warm weather."},"entry_quotes":{"travel_friendly_packability":[{"url":"https://hangrr.com/resources/unlined-suits-guide","quote":"It folds easily, takes up less room in a suitcase, and shakes out beautifully after unpacking."}],"sleeve_lining_for_easy_on_off":[{"url":"https://westwoodhart.com/blogs/westwood-hart/unlined-jackets-explained-lined-blazer-construction-guide","quote":"Always ensure the sleeves are lined in an unlined jacket — without sleeve lining, putting the jacket on over a shirt becomes genuinely difficult."}],"no_insulating_air_pocket_so_it_breathes":[{"url":"https://www.deoost.com/blog/unlined-jackets-blazers","quote":"Another important factor is that unlined jackets are less warm because there is no air trapped by the lining."}]},"entry_sources":{"travel_friendly_packability":["https://hangrr.com/resources/unlined-suits-guide"],"sleeve_lining_for_easy_on_off":["https://westwoodhart.com/blogs/westwood-hart/unlined-jackets-explained-lined-blazer-construction-guide"],"no_insulating_air_pocket_so_it_breathes":["https://www.deoost.com/blog/unlined-jackets-blazers"]}}}}}}