Shopping for men’s unstitched fabric in Pakistan should be simple: pick a cloth you like, take it to your tailor, and get a shalwar kameez cut exactly to your fit. But with nine fabric families, seasonal weaves and prices ranging from under Rs 2,000 to nearly Rs 5,000, it is easy to buy the wrong cloth for the weather — or to overpay for quality you cannot verify. This 2026 buying guide walks you through the nine fabrics M Farooq Tex stocks, which ones suit each season, what a fair price looks like, and three quick checks to run before you buy.
The 9 fabrics, in one line each
- Winter – a heavier, warmer weave made for cold months and cool evenings.
- Cotton – soft, breathable natural fiber that feels comfortable against the skin.
- Summer – lightweight weaves engineered to stay cool in peak heat.
- Wash & Wear – easy-care poly-cotton blend that resists wrinkles and needs little ironing.
- Boski – premium fabric with a silky smooth texture and rich sheen, made for weddings and formal wear.
- Karandi – textured winter fabric with a warm, substantial feel.
- Khaddar – classic coarse-weave winter cloth that is warm, sturdy and long-lasting.
- Lawn – fine, airy cotton weave that breathes in hot weather.
- Latha – crisp, smooth everyday fabric at the most accessible price point.
Which fabric for which season?
Match the cloth to the weather and you will wear the suit far more often. For summer (roughly April to September), reach for Lawn, Cotton or Summer weaves — they are light, breathable and will not trap heat. Wash & Wear works all year round and is the default choice for daily office wear. When winter arrives (October to March), switch to Karandi, Khaddar or the Winter weave for warmth. And for weddings, Eid or formal dinners in any season, Boski’s sheen and drape make it the standout pick.
What should you pay in 2026?
At M Farooq Tex, a complete men’s unstitched suit — fabric for both kameez and shalwar, cut to a full 4 to 4.5 meter suit length — costs between Rs 1,999 and Rs 4,999. Latha anchors the range at Rs 1,999, most premium everyday fabrics sit between Rs 2,499 and Rs 3,499, and luxury Boski tops the range at Rs 4,999. If a price falls far outside this band, ask what justifies it: the weave, the finish, or just the branding.
3 quick quality checks before you buy
- Feel the weave. Run the cloth between your fingers — a good fabric feels even and consistent, with no thin patches, slubs or rough streaks.
- Check color fastness. Rub a damp white cloth firmly on a hidden corner; if color transfers, the dye is likely to bleed in the wash.
- Buy full suit length. Always buy a complete 4 to 4.5 meter suit length so the kameez and shalwar come from the same dye batch and match perfectly.
Still have questions?
Read our FAQs for quick answers on suit lengths, fabric types, prices and delivery across Pakistan — or browse the Wash & Wear, Boski and Winter collections to find your fabric.