The Best Travel Suit for Men: 4 Suits I’ve Tested Across Years of Travel

Jess and I are lucky enough to travel a lot, with our travels taking us to all sorts of locations and venues around the world. Whilst most of our travels don’t require formal clothing, there are occasions where we need to dress up. Fancy restaurants, cruise formal nights, conferences where I’m giving photography talks, destination weddings, afternoon tea in Paris, even the occasional funeral. A suit comes up more often than you’d think.

When I worked in the corporate world I had a number of suits, but none of them were built for travel. What I needed was a suit that could survive weeks packed in a suitcase and come out looking sharp without ironing. Something that wouldn’t take up half my bag for the two or three times I’d actually wear it on a trip. And something versatile enough to work across different climates and occasions, from a business talk in London to a summer wedding in the American South.

I started looking for exactly that back in 2020. Five years and quite a few suits later, I currently own four travel suits in different colours and have tested several others along the way. So whether you’re after a suit for business travel, a destination wedding, or you just need to look more formal from time to time, this guide covers what I’ve learned.

What to Look for in a Travel Suit

Before I get into specific recommendations, let me cover what to look for when choosing a travel suit. The two biggest factors are material and cut, but wrinkle resistance, weight, ease of care, color, price, and pockets all matter too. Here’s what I’ve learned about each.

Material

The choice of material the suit is made from is going to make a big difference to how well a suit works for travel. It’s also going to make a big difference to the price of the suit. Some materials travel a lot better than others. The main options you have are as follows.

• Wool – Wool is a great natural fabric and generally considered to be the best fabric overall for a suit. It is breathable, good for various weathers, and looks refined. There are even specific wools which are woven to be more wrinkle resistant. There are a lot of wool types and names used for wool fabrics used in suits including twill, merino wool, cashmere, tweed, worsted, and flannel.
• Polyester and Polyester Blends – Polyester suits are generally going to be your most budget-friendly option and most polyester suit fabrics tend to be very wrinkle resistant. Polyester also tends to be an easier care option, and some polyester options are even machine washable. The main downside to polyester is that is not a natural material and might not be as breathable as a natural fiber one. It also typically doesn’t look or feel as high-end as a wool suit from up close.
• Linen – Linen suits have a timeless elegance and can be an option for warm and hot weather destinations. It’s a lightweight and breathable fabric but one that wrinkles easily and is generally harder to care for and it can stain more easily. So linen suits can be a good option for some people but you have to be OK with wrinkles and a more casual look. If you want a linen suit that doesn’t wrinkle as much and travels easier, look for suits made of linen blends, such as linen-cotton and linen-polyester fabrics.
• Cotton – Cotton is another natural and breathable fabric, like linen, that is often used in suits. Cotton can be a comfortable and affordable option, but its downsides are that it tends to have a more casual look, doesn’t drape as well, and some cotton fabrics can wrinkle easily. However, you can normally iron cotton very easily to get rid of wrinkles. Summer suits will often be made of a seersucker fabric.

Other fabric options like silks, velvet, nylon, etc. are not that common as suit materials. They are generally best avoided as a good travel suit fabric in our opinion.

Of course, you’ll also see a lot of blended fabrics out there being used for suits as well such as wool/polyester blends, linen/cotton blends, wool/silk blends etc. I would check to see which fabric is making up what percentage of the fabric and consider the pros/cons of each.

For example, some suits might use a majority of wool for the breathability but also include a small amount of polyester blend to add stretch.

Overall, we believe the best material option for most people is wool, and specifically a high twist wool weave which will naturally resist wrinkles. This wool weaving process is done at the mill where the suit fabric is produced, and results in a fabric that is naturally wrinkle resistant. A good example of suits that use this type of specialty wool are the Traveller suits by Suitsupply.

For those on a smaller budget, polyester is probably your best bet. You can also consider polyester/wool blends which can give you a wool suit at a smaller price point with the benefits of both wool and polyester.

A great budget pick that I’ve tested is the Haggar Men’s Travel Performance suit which you can often find on sale for under $200 for both the blazer and matching suit pants!

For those wanting a machine washable suit, you’ll want to consider a harder wearing polyester suit. Most suits, even most polyester ones, are not designed to be machine washed so you specifically need to look for a brand that makes suits that are designed to be machine washed.

One brand I can personally recommend is the Gramercy suit collection by Bluffworks as these suits can be machine washed and even tumble dried on low heat!

Those looking for a more casual summer look who don’t mind wrinkles, we think linen is a great option. For instance in destinations like Italy and Greece, you see a lot of linen in the summers and it’s a great option for those types of settings.

If you love linen but not the creasing and wrinkles, look for a linen-blend suit. I can recommend Rohan’s Ravello suit as an option for those looking for a linen blend suit that is wrinkle resistant.

Cotton is probably my least favorite of the above as a travel suit material. However, I do have a green blazer I bought in Italy that is 100% cotton that I love. I wear it when I want to look put together but not too formal.

Color

Color is obviously a personal choice for a travel suit. We’d suggest picking a color that you like and one that will work in a number of situations. You also want to consider your skin tone/complexion and types of climates you will be wearing it in.

You may also want to pick a suit that will coordinate with any accessories you already have that you want to wear, such as shoes, shirts, and ties.

Navy, closely followed by medium grey and charcoal grey, are generally regarded as the most versatile suit colors. You can see this image matrix for a brief guide. These colors are suitable for a range of events and match well with most shoe, belt, and shirt colors.

A royal blue suit can also be a good option if you want something a bit more modern than a classic navy color. Brown and tan suits can also work and are versatile but are generally less popular than navy or grey suits.

If you are planning to use your suit strictly for more formal occasions (e.g., formal weddings, funerals, charity balls), then you might consider a black suit. However, these can look too formal for some settings and are less versatile.

Also, it should be noted that if you attend a lot of black-tie events (where a tuxedo/dinner jacket and bow tie are expected), it probably makes more sense to get a black tuxedo instead to work for those events and a dark suit in another color (such as navy or charcoal gray) for less formal events.

Other colors, such as tans, medium shades of blue, greens, creams, khaki, burgundy, etc. are also widely available but are going to be less versatile and may not work with all skin tones.

However, they may still be a good choice depending on where you want to wear it and your complexion. For instance, khaki, cream, and pastel suits tend to look better on those with darker skin.

If you are looking at linen suits, these often come in natural shades of creams and tan as well as pastel colors which are well-suited for warmer climates and that type of material. Cotton suits also tend to come in a wider variation of colors and patterns than wool ones.

While a solid color is the most versatile choice and is going to be the most timeless, you can also go with a suit with a pattern for a bolder look and to better fit your personal style.

Classic men’s suit patterns include pinstripes, checks, gingham, plaids, herringbone, and houndstooth. If you opt for a patterned suit, choosing a classic color like navy or gray can help keep it being more versatile.

If you are only purchasing one suit and don’t currently own a suit, I would generally recommend choosing a solid navy or grey suit. Generally, I travel with either a navy or gray suit. These will generally work for a pretty wide range of events from interviews and conferences to weddings and formal nights out. They also generally look good on most people.

Of course, the final decision is up to your needs and your own personal sense of style.

 

Cut/Fit

There are a lot of suit styles, cuts, and variations out there and looking at all the options can be a bit overwhelming, especially if this is your first suit. You’ll find lots of options regarding how the jacket buttons, linings, lapel sizes, various types of cuts, pocket shapes, button types, linings, venting, paddings, and much more.

If you are purchasing a travel suit, then you are likely buying a suit that you want to last for a long time and which you might not be wearing too often. So, you will want a suit style that is going to last for a long time and isn’t going to become dated in a few years.

For instance, imagine the 1920’s pinstripe double-breasted suits we often now associate with American gangsters and bootleggers from that era, or the disco inspired 1970s leisure suits. These are not exactly timeless designs.

As such, we’d recommend choosing a more timeless and conservative style that will likely stay in fashion, rather than anything that might be popular now but fall out of vogue in the coming years.

The key decisions you will have to make will include whether or not you want a single- or double-breasted suit, the number of buttons on the suit jacket, the size and style of the suit lapels, whether or not the pants are pleated, and whether the suit is slim, classic, or looser fitting.

Again, these are all personal decisions. However, for a timeless look we’d recommend:

• single breasted jacket (although double breasted is also popular if you prefer that look)
• a 2-button jacket (or three roll two, just don’t button the top button!)
• a jacket lapel width that matches your body width (generally, thinner people look better with a thinner lapel, and heavier people with a wider lapel)
• lapels with a notch in
• choose matching pants in a classic suit trousers style such as one with a mid-rise, straight or tapered legs, flat front or single pleat, plain hem, belt loops, and 2 back pockets.
• a tailored/slim or classic/regular fit (a tailored or slim fit is more fitted to body whereas a classic fit is looser and more relaxed)

Whether or not you opt for slim/tailored or regular/classic fit will depend on your body shape and personal style. It’s really important that you feel comfortable and confident in your suit, so choose the style that works best for you.

Just be sure to read details of each suit’s fit as different suit brands don’t always mean the same thing when using fit terms (slim/tailored/classic/regular/relaxed/loose) to describe their suit fits.

For the suit pants, if you are buying the suit as a set you often don’t have too many choices unless you choose to customize them. But generally you just want to get a classic pair of dress pants that matches your jacket in the exact same fabric that doesn’t have any features that could really date it quickly (e.g., skinny leg, really wide legs, flared bottoms, wide cuffs/turn-ups).

When you are wearing the suit and the jacket is buttoned, it should not be creasing or pulling anywhere. Areas to check include the shoulder, chest, waist and upper back area. It should also fit well to your body shape and not have excess fabric.

If you are trying a suit on in store, then make sure to look at it in a mirror from all angles. Bring along a friend/partner or ask a store associate for advice about how well it fits. You can ask them to take photos of you from different angles as well so you can review how it looks.

If you purchase online or by catalog, then be sure to do the same at home and ask someone else to give you advice. Minor alterations in length and fit can be made by a tailor and are generally not too expensive, but you want the overall shape, fit, and features to be there. For more information, this is an excellent guide to how a suit should fit.

 

Weight

There are a few factors that affect how heavy a suit is, and these also affect how the suit performs in different climates.

First, and perhaps most importantly, the actual fabric a suit is made from will dictate how heavy the suit is.

Fabric weight is measured in grams per square meter (gsm), with lower numbers reflecting a lighter suit and heavier numbers reflecting a heavier suit.

A lightweight suit will generally be made of fabric which varies from around 150gsm to 290gsm. A midweight suit will fall between 290gsm and 360gsm. A heavyweight suit will be anything over 360gsm. These numbers aren’t fixed of course but can be helpful as a general rule of thumb.

The fabric weight directly affects the warmth of the suit. The lighter the suit fabric, the more suitable it will be for warm weather. Conversely, a heavier fabric will provide more warmth, good for cold climates.

Naturally, the fabric weight also directly affects how heavy the suit actually is. A heavier fabric will result in a heavier suit, giving you more to carry around. If you pack light, this is definitely something to consider.

Other factors also affect the overall weight of the suit. The suit’s canvassing, lining, and padding, if it has any, can also increase the weight of the suit. A suit jacket often has both canvasing and lining, and it may also have padding in the shoulders.

If you have a choice in the amount of canvasing (a layer of material attached to inside of jacket that gives it shape) and/or lining (thinner layer of cloth that touches your body and can be used in both jackets and/or pants) for your suit, your choice will depend on how much structure you want, the climate where you plan to wear it, and how formal or casual you want your suit to be.

More canvassing and lining is best for more formal jackets, jackets worn in cooler climates, and when you want more structure. Unlined jackets are best for those wanting a lighter jacket, more casual jacket, and warmer climates. The amount of canvasing and lining can vary a lot from completely unlined to full lined. If you are not sure, there are also partial and half lined options.

For a travel suit, we’d recommend something on the lighter end of the spectrum, which will be both easier to pack and carry, and also offer versatility in a number of climates. If it is cooler, you can always wear an undershirt if necessary or opt for a more medium-weight suit. My personal preference is definitely towards less lining and padding.

If you are considering a suit for hot weather, especially a linen or cotton suit, I would definitely recommend opting for something with little or no lining. A lining is going to make that suit less breathable and warmer than you probably intended.

 

Size Inclusivity

While most suit brands do offer a wide range of suit sizes, these won’t work for everyone. While travel suits can pretty easily be sized down or made shorter by a tailor, those who need larger or longer suits may have more difficulty finding well-fitting suit options.

However, there are still a lot of options. For example, brands like Suitsupply offer sizes from XXS to XXXXL and offer regular, long, and short sizing.

You also have the option to customize the size and fit of their suits and you can give them your exact measurements. Even budget-friendly brands like Haggar offer big and tall sizes in many of their suits.

 

Versatility

Versatility is worth thinking about carefully, because a travel suit that only works in one setting isn’t great value. Ask yourself: can you wear the jacket and trousers separately? Will the suit work for a wedding, a conference, and a cruise formal night? Does it work in both warm and cool climates? Does it go with the shoes and shirts you already own?

For instance, a cream linen suit might be perfect for a summer trip to southern Italy, but that same suit isn’t going to work for a business meeting in London or a formal winter wedding in New York.

If your needs are that varied, you might be better off budgeting for two suits: one darker and more formal, one lighter and more casual. But if you’re buying just one, pick the most versatile option you can. I’d rather spend a bit more on a suit I’ll wear often than save money on one that stays in the bag.

 

Wrinkle Resistance

We’d argue that one of the key criteria to look for when choosing a travel suit is how resistant it is to wrinkles and creases. Travel is going create a lot more potential for wrinkles in a suit compared to having it hanging in a closet at home. This is the case even if the suit is in a suit carrier.

Ideally you want a suit which is going to be resistant to wrinkles and creases, and this all comes down to the material the suit is made from.

Good materials which include wrinkle resistance include high twist open weave wool, as well as some synthetic materials such as a polyester or polyester blend.

Most travel-oriented suits should make it clear that they are wrinkle resistant in the suit description but do dig into the claims to see what exactly it is about the suit that validates these claims. Check reviews from customers and see if they report issues with creases or wrinkles. If your suit arrives in the mail wrinkled, that is a bad sign.

Now if you are going for a suit made of linen or cotton, then you’ll likely have to live with some wrinkles and creases. Just be sure to know if it can be ironed as needed.

 

Care

Travel can be tough on a suit, and you are likely going to need to get it cleaned from time to time. So, when purchasing a suit, you will want to check to see how easy it is to clean.

Can it be machine washed? Tumble dried? Ironed? Hand washed? Does it have a stain repellant? Is it dry clean only?

If these features are important features for you, then be sure to carefully check care instructions prior to any purchase.

In our experience the majority of suits are going to be dry-clean only. This is an additional expense to consider in your budget when purchasing a suit. While you’ll likely get a number of wears out of a suit and be able to just spot clean, eventually it will need a full clean.

That said, there are quite a few travel suits on the market which can be machine washed, hand-washed, machine dried, and even ironed. For lots of travelers, an easy-care option is a great plus. If you are looking for this, we recommend checking out suits by Bluffworks, Ministry of Supply, Rohan, and this suit by Haggar.

Even a lot of “dry clean only suits” can be hand washed and air dried if done gently and with care. My wife, Jess, is pretty good at successfully hand washing and air drying all kinds of “dry clean” only materials to save money on dry cleaning (and to avoid the chemical treatments). But do take into account it is always a risk to ignore the suit’s care recommendations.

Based on our experience, even if you have an easy-care travel suit that can be machine washed and everything, you still want to treat it gently to keep it looking its best and extending its life. I would only machine wash when needed, use gentle and delicate cycles, and use low heat or air dry.

 

Pockets

Most suits will have a number of pockets in both the suit jacket and suit pants, and there is normally a choice in pocket style.

This is a personal preference. The main thing is ensuring there are sufficient pockets for your needs. If you are planning on wearing a travel suit to the airport for example, a suit with pockets that zip or that can comfortably handle things like a passport might be useful when going through check in and security.

However, if you usually only wear a suit once you are in destination at an event, then the number and style of pockets may not be as important to you. Just think about what you normally like to carry with you when wearing a suit.

If you like a suit with lots of pockets, then I’d recommend checking out the Bluffworks Gramercy suit, which has 18 pockets between the jacket and pants.

 

Budget

Price is going to be a key deciding factor in choosing a travel suit. I would say that a good travel suit that should last the test of time will probably run you between $500 and $850 (approximately £400 to £650).

However, you can definitely pick up a more budget oriented travel suit for about $200. It might not have all the features or look quite as nice, but it will serve its purpose. A well-fitting and tailored inexpensive suit can still look really good.

Another option if you are on a really small budget is to check out secondhand and vintage suits. If you can score a suit of your size, or slightly larger, you can get it tailored as needed for a better fit or to update it a bit.

You can also, of course, spend much more on a suit with custom tailored wool suits often running in the $1,500 to $6,000 range.

However, I’d say most people would probably find the sweet spot of $500 to $850 will get them a good quality suit that will fulfill all their needs and last a good long time.

 

Recommended Travel Suits

We’re now going to go through our recommended suits for travel. First, I’ll cover the suits I personally own and travel with, which I decided upon after doing a lot of research and trying on a lot of suits.

I’ll share my picks for overall best wool travel suit, my favorite easy care travel suit, and my favorite suit for those with a small budget.

I’ll share my experiences of those suits first. Then, I’ll cover some other popular options that you might want to consider as well.

 

Suitsupply Traveller Suit (Best Wool Suit Option)

My recommendation for a wool travel suit is to choose one from the Suitsupply Traveller Suit collection. Suitsupply is a Dutch menswear fashion brand founded in 2000. The brand is best known for its use of high-quality Italian fabric suits sold at a much lower price than those of designer brands using similar fabrics.

The Traveller suits are all made of 4-ply Italian wool midweight fabric and come in both tailored and classic/relaxed fits with both single and double breasted jacket options. The suits can be purchased as a suit set, or you can purchase the jacket and trousers separately. It is available in several colors.

The secret ingredient to the Suitsupply Traveller suit is the material it’s made from. Their suits are made from a specialty 4-ply Italian wool which they call “Traveller Wool”. This is a high twist wool, which is a specific way of weaving wool yarn that results in it being naturally crease resistant as well as light and breathable. They are designed for all season wear in all types of climates.

You can actually customize most of the suits on the Suitsupply website to use this wool if you prefer a different suit style. However, for this review I’m focusing on the standard Suitsupply Traveller suit style.

Suitsupply have changed their wool supplier between my two purchases (from Lanificio Cerruti to Lanificio Rogna), but both are reputable Italian mills and the look and feel of the fabric is very similar to my eye.

Let’s look at the other details of this suit. Beyond the wool used, there are a couple of other key standard features of this suit that make it more travel friendly.

First, the main body of the jacket is unlined, which means, as the name suggests, that there is no lining on the inside part of the jacket between the wool and you. The exception is the sleeves which are lined.

If you are used to a fully lined suit this may look and feel a bit odd at first, but by leaving the majority of the suit unlined you cut down on some of the weight and it’s also easier to fold. An unlined suit is also cooler, making it more suitable for warmer climates, giving the suit more versatility.

That said, if you prefer a fully lined or half lined suit, that is available as a custom option.

The jacket suit also has a half-canvas construction, rather than a full canvas construction. This ensures the jacket keeps its form around your chest, whilst being lighter than a full canvas construction. Note that this is the default, and you can customize the suit to be either a full canvas or even no canvas (unconstructed) if you prefer.

In terms of the trousers, by default they come half lined (although this changed between my first suit and my second suit, with my first purchase being fully unlined). Again, you can choose to customize the pants to be fully lined, half lined or unlined if you prefer.

I actually own two Suitsupply Traveller suits, and they are my go-to travel suits. I purchased my first one in 2021 in navy blue, and my second one in 2024 in black. Specifically, I chose the Navy Havana suit in 2021, and the Black Havana Tailored Fit Suit in 2024.

The navy suit I actually purchased in store in their London store when I was living in the UK. I was able to try it on, buy it off the rack, and have the pants trimmed all in that same afternoon at the store. I didn’t get any customization done other than hemming the pants which were a little too long.

I have really loved that navy suit, and when I decided I needed a more formal black suit, I decided I wanted to get the same Havana suit in black. I decided to just order these online as I knew my sizes and the fit, and would just take it to a local tailor to get the pants hemmed as it is a simple and cheap alteration.

The design and material of the Suitsupply Traveller suit has changed slightly over the period between my purchases, and like everything in life, the cost has also gone up a bit. As of 2026, expect to pay around $930 for the standard Traveller suit, although customisations will add to that.

For my second Suitsupply suit I purchased the jacket as the standard option without making any changes. Compared to my navy jacket, there are some slight differences in lapel width and the blazer came with a 3 roll 2 button design, rather than the two button design in the original. However, these are pretty minor changes and I like both jackets pretty equally.

For the black suit pants, I did customize these. I chose to change the closure type, do a flat front, and just do a plain hem on these. The Traveller pants came as half lined in the upper part as standard and I kept that which I think is nice for more formal black pants.

Both suits have been wonderful travel suits. They are very comfortable and have stood up to weeks of being packed away at the bottom of my suitcase (or carried in the free included suit carrier bag), coming out wrinkle free and ready to go every time. I have worn them to nice dinners, conferences, business talks, afternoon teas, cruise formal nights, weddings, and more.

Overall, I have very much enjoyed my Suitsupply Traveller suits which I plan to keep wearing for years to come. I also appreciate how much they can be customized if you choose. Just note that you’ll save money if you stick to the standard features.

There are a lot of pros of the Suitsupply Traveller suit including the pure Italian wool fabric, breathability, high quality construction, four season weight, modern style, included suit carrier bag, ability to customize, and a decent price point for a pure wool suit. Some cons are that it is dry clean only and that if you want to customize it, it can really increase the price.

If you are interested and this is your first suit, I would recommend that you visit a Suitsupply store to try the suits on and get the fit and look right. You can of course still order online and customize the suits if you prefer (I did this for my second Suitsupply purchase with good results), but I think for a first time purchase an in-store visit is well worth it if there is a store near you.

Suitsupply have physical stores in Europe, Asia and the Americas, with around 150 locations to choose from. You can also purchase and customize all their suits online. You can see the full Suitsupply Traveller range here. They can also ship to most locations worldwide.

 

Bluffworks Gramercy Suit (Best Easy Care Suit Option)

The Bluffworks Gramercy Suit is another travel suit I own and is my top recommendation if you want an easy-care suit option (machine washable) and/or you want a suit with a lot of pockets. It’s also a good option if you don’t want a wool suit for any reason such as allergies.

Bluffworks has been around since 2012 and the main factor that sets it apart from almost all the other companies out there selling travel suits is that their brand is focused on travel-friendly clothing.

I have found their Bluffworks Gramercy suit to be an excellent travel suit and the suit has a number of features that make it stand out from the crowd.

First, Bluffworks makes these suits out of a polyester material they call Gramercy. This is a material that they spent a long time developing to ensure it looks as close to wool as possible. I have to say that they have done a great job. The suit doesn’t have any of the shine you might associate with a polyester suit, and I think most people wouldn’t be able to tell it wasn’t wool.

However, you do still get the benefits of polyester, meaning it’s lightweight, quick-drying, and breathable. The material has been upgraded to version 2.0, which now includes built-in stretch as well. The Gramercy Blazer 2.0 currently retails for $349.

Even more impressive though is that the suit is fully machine washable. You can even tumble dry it on low heat, and if you really need to, iron it. However, Bluffworks say that the suit shouldn’t need ironing as the material is wrinkle and crease resistant. This has certainly been my experience with it and I haven’t needed to iron it yet. I’ve owned this suit for a couple of years now and it has held up really well.

The other feature that sets it apart is the amount of pockets and storage in this suit. The jacket and trousers between them have 18 pockets (!), which is far more than a regular suit.

Some of these pockets are cleverly hidden, others are zippered, and there’s even one designed for your travel documents. One downside of a suit is often a lack of pockets, but the Bluffworks Gramercy has you covered on that front. This definitely makes it much more travel-friendly and the zipped and hidden pockets add some extra security.

The suit jacket is partially lined (the sleeves are unlined), so it isn’t quite as light and breathable as an unlined suit jacket (all those pockets have to go somewhere after all). So for the hottest climates this is something to think about, although it wears easily and certainly doesn’t feel heavy in the way that a more traditional lined wool suit does.

While there aren’t many colors available, they have the most popular and recommended ones, including navy, grey, and black. I have the Bluffworks Gramercy suit in Gotham Grey, and I think it looks great. It is pretty hard to tell it’s not wool, and the feel is fantastic. I love all the pockets it has, and I have found it’s still comfortable in warmer climates.

Bluffworks also make a range of other travel-friendly clothes (including women’s clothing), all of which are designed to be packable, wrinkle resistant, odor resistant, and easy to care for. The Gramercy suit is their original travel suit but they also have the Presidio travel suit which has a slightly more modern and simpler look with a fully lined jacket.

If you’d prefer a slightly more casual look, they also have the Telex and Hopsack blazers. These are more lightweight/casual compared to their Gramercy and Presidio jackets. The Hopsack would be a good choice for those who like the look of a linen blazer as it’s designed to mimic a linen look.

I also own their Lenox dress shirt, which travels just as well as the suit (more on that in the dress shirt section below).

Bluffworks is based in the U.S. but ships internationally. You can explore their full range online here.

 

Haggar Men’s Travel Performance Suit (Best Small Budget Option)

If you are on a small budget and the Suitsupply and Bluffworks suits above are a bit out of your price range right now, I recommend checking out the Haggar Men’s Travel Performance suit. This is a polyester travel suit that offers a very good value for those with not a lot of money to spend. You can normally get the full suit for less than $200!

I purchased the Haggar Men’s Travel Performance suit in the color Dark Heather Grey to compare it to the more expensive suits I owned, to see how it stood up. I already owned a few pairs of Haggar’s regular travel pants which I’ve always found to be very comfortable.

Haggar has been around since 1926 and is widely available in the USA, particularly for men’s pants and suits.

Overall, I found this travel-friendly suit to be very comfortable and easy to wear. I really liked how light it was, thanks to the moisture wicking polyester construction. It is lined, but it is still lightweight.

The flexible fit waistband and stretch fabric in the suit itself also made it very comfortable to wear. It is also very resistant to wrinkles and wasn’t wrinkled from shipping or when thrown in my luggage or car.

It comes in a wide variety of colors and sizes, including some short and tall size options. The jacket is fully lined and has some padding around shoulders for a more structured look. It is 100% polyester and it is dry clean only.

This suit has a lot of pros, including its low cost, fast delivery options, range of colors and sizes, and light and comfortable fit. The main downsides are that it doesn’t have the more refined look and detailing as my other suits and isn’t designed to be machine washable. However, I feel it is a very good value at the price point and I think if I got this slightly altered, it would make it look a bit more polished.

Note that Haggar makes a wide range of suits, including an easy care machine washable suit, which you might also consider as another travel suit option. This one might be a particularly good option for those who want to be able to throw it in the washing machine.

You can buy it from Amazon, the brand’s website, or from U.S. department stores like Kohl’s, Macy’s, and JCPenney. I bought mine on Amazon. Haggar doesn’t sell directly outside the U.S., so if you’re based elsewhere I’d check your local department stores for similar budget options.

 

Rohan Ravello Linen Blend Suit (Best Linen Suit for Travel)

If you are looking for a linen suit for travel, then I can suggest taking a look at the Rohan Ravello Linen suit. Rohan is a well-known travel and outdoor clothing brand based in the UK, although they ship worldwide. As well as technical outdoor clothing, they also make a number of travel suits.

The reason I recommend this specific linen suit for travel is because it’s actually a blend of 50% linen and 50% polyester. So, you get the benefits of linen (lightweight and breathable), along with the benefits of polyester (wrinkle resistance, fast drying, and easy to wash).

The suit is unlined but the thicker fabric and tighter weave, compared to 100% linen, helps ensure that undergarments do not show through when bending or squatting. My wife made me bend over when trying it on for the first time to check!

I have packed and traveled with this suit now a couple of times in hot weather destinations. This includes the American South when the temperatures can easily get high up into the 90’s Fahrenheit (30C +) with high humidity. Obviously, wearing any suit in these temperatures is still going to be warm, but this is definitely one of the cooler suits I own for hot temperatures.

The most important feature is its wrinkle resistance, and I can confirm that it wrinkles and creases much less than something made of pure linen. My wife helped test this further by wearing a linen shirt and trousers for 2 days of a trip while I wore the suit. Her clothes, especially her trousers, were much more creased and wrinkled than my suit.

I would not expect a completely wrinkle-free experience, it is 50% linen after all, but you can expect much fewer wrinkles than a 100% linen suit. You may want to iron after washing it, but I haven’t found myself ironing it otherwise.

I also like that it is not overly formal, meaning it can work in a more casual environment, like a nice beachside restaurant or boat cruise. I can dress it up with a white button-down shirt or dress it down with a nice T-shirt or polo shirt. You can also easily wear the blazer or pants on their own. This makes it a good travel blazer option for when I don’t need the whole suit look.

The suit has a lot going for it from a travel perspective. I really like all the pockets, which include a number of zippered pockets in both the jacket and trousers. It doesn’t wrinkle as much as regular linen does so packs much easier. It’s easy to wash (machine washable) and it air dries overnight so you can wear it again the next day if needed.

Overall, when I’m traveling to a warmer destination where I still need to wear a suit (for example a beach wedding, summer cruise, casual business meeting, or tropical destination), then this would be my go-to option.

Rohan also make a number of other travel focused suits, including their popular men’s Globetrotter suit. So you might want to check that one out as well.

 

More Travel Suit Options

There are a great many suit manufacturers on the market, and many of them make a suit which is either specifically designed for travel, or happens to have qualities which make it good for travel.

Here are some options that we recommend you look into if our recommendations above don’t quite fit what you are looking for, or you’d just rather have some more options!

Suits are available at a wide range of budgets and in various styles and materials, so you should be able to find something that works for you.

 

Ministry of Supply Velocity Suit

Another travel suit to consider is the Velocity Suit from Ministry of Supply. This is constructed from their Velocity material, which is a blend of 61% polyester, 33% viscose, and 6% elastane. It’s designed to look and feel as much like wool as possible, while offering the benefits of the blended material.

The blend means the suit offers both stretch and wrinkle resistance, and it’s also machine washable and you can put it in the drier.

You can even cool iron it if you want, although Ministry of Supply says that if the suit does have any wrinkles your body temperature will be enough to even them out. Which is pretty neat. The suit jacket is partially lined.

Ministry of Supply also makes a suit called Kinetic, which is unlined and even lighter. However it doesn’t look quite as formal, with a three button design and higher lapel. If that works for you, then it is definitely worth considering as well.

 

xSuit 5.0

The xSuit 5.0 has become one of the most talked-about travel suits on the market, and for good reason. I haven’t tested this one personally, but it gets consistently strong reviews from travelers and the specs are impressive.

The suit is made from xSuit’s proprietary TechWool fabric, which is a performance wool blend with four-way stretch. It’s machine washable, wrinkle resistant, and also features stain and odor resistance, which is a nice bonus for travel.

One feature that gets a lot of attention is that any wrinkles in the fabric are supposed to release with your body temperature after a few minutes of wear. The suit has a modern fit, two-button jacket, and comes in a wide range of colours including the standard navy, black, and grey options plus some bolder choices.

At around $500 for the full suit (jacket and trousers), it sits at a mid-range price point. The jacket and pants can also be purchased separately. xSuit offers a 45-day return policy and free shipping in the US, which makes it a relatively low-risk purchase if you want to try it out.

One thing to be aware of is that xSuit don’t recommend alterations (other than hemming the pants) due to the fused construction, so getting the right size from the start is important. They do have a detailed fit guide on their website to help with this.

 

Sene Studio FlexTech Suit

If you don’t like wearing suits because you feel they are too restrictive, then the Sene Studio FlexTech suit might be for you. This suit is made with Sene Studio’s FlexTech material, which is a four-way stretch polyester which is designed to be super flexible. That means that you can move freely in the suit and not feel restricted.

There’s a lot more to like about the suit. First, it’s going to be tailor made for you, which is quite a benefit especially at this price point.

The way this works is that when you go through the purchase process you will answer a series of questions about your body shape, size and weight, and FlexTech will create the suit specifically for you. If after all that it doesn’t fit, they will remake it or let you return it anyway, which isn’t always the case with a custom suit.

Now this isn’t quite as detailed as the customization on something like the Suitsupply suits, where you can specify detailed measurements for all sorts of the suit parts, but it is a step above your average suit, and is definitely appreciated at this price point.

In terms of other features, this suit can be machine washed in cold water, but isn’t suitable for a tumble dryer as it needs to be air dried. It also can’t be dry cleaned or ironed. As it’s polyester it will dry pretty quickly, but obviously not as quickly as something that can be machine dried.

Overall, this is definitely a good option for a travel suit to consider if you want the flexibility of stretch fabric.

 

StudioSuits Lanificio Zegna Traveller

Stepping up a little in price now, to the StudioSuits Lanificio Zegna Traveller wool suit.

This suit is made from wool woven by the notable Italian weavers Ermenegildo Zegna and is notable for its crease and wrinkle resistance. It’s dry-clean only, as is to be expected with a wool suit.

The suit is lined, but you can customize it to be half lined or unlined if you prefer. You can also customize a great many more aspects of the suit, from pocket style to lapel size, although of course many customizations do add extra cost.

As well as making material for other suit manufacturers to use, Ermenegildo Zegna also make their own suits. So you can purchase a suit directly from Zegna, but just be aware the prices are significantly higher.

 

Rohan Globetrotter Suit

I own the Rohan Ravello linen suit (see full review above), but if you’d prefer a non-linen version, Rohan also make a number of other travel focused suits. I’d specifically recommend their men’s Globetrotter suit as this has long been a popular travel suit option among British travellers.

The Rohan Globetrotter suit is a 100% polyester suit designed to be lightweight, machine washable, crease-resistant, and fast-drying. It has a total of six pockets and is currently available in navy. The suit is lined, but is still very light.

If you live in the UK or Europe, I would particularly recommend checking out Rohan’s travel suit options as they are a great UK based option as some of our recommendations are harder to find outside of the United States.

 

Brooks Brothers Explorer Collection

Brooks Brothers are a well known suit retailer with a wide range of suits to choose from. They also have a travel-oriented range of suits, known as the Explorer Collection.

These are made from a 98% wool 2% polyester blend. The wool is a lightweight wool made by the Vitale Barberis Canonico mill, which is blended with polyester. This material gives you the best of both worlds: the quality feel and performance of wool, with the benefit of a comfortable stretch fit with wrinkle resistance from the polyester.

The suits have a half canvas construction, meaning they are more lightweight than Brooks Brothers’ traditional full construction suits, allowing for a lighter suit that is easier to pack.

As they are a majority wool construction, these suits are dry-clean only. There’s also not a lot of customization available, but the price is reasonable for a wool suit.

 

Charles Tyrwhitt Ultimate Performance Suit

Charles Tyrwhitt is based in the UK and was my go-to brand for shirts when I lived and worked in London. They also make a range of suits, including their Ultimate Performance Suit.

This is made from a superfine 100% 4-ply merino wool with natural stretch. It’s also crease resistant. The jacket is half canvas and lined while the pants are half lined. There aren’t any customizations available but it’s a reasonable price for a wool suit.

 

Armani and other Designer Brands

If you have a bigger budget, then you can dive into the world of designer and bespoke suits. Armani is probably one of the best known suit designer brands and you can’t really go wrong with a well-tailored Georgio Armani Italian-made suit.

Other well known designer brands, many of which offer custom options, include Tom Ford, Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli, Brooks Brothers, and Brioni. Just note you’ll need to do your own research on which ones are going to be best for travel as most brands don’t specifically label any of their suits as travel friendly.

For a bespoke suit, you can head to NYC, Saville Row in London, or Milan where there are lots of tailor shops offering bespoke suits made to order. Here you can design the perfect travel suit of your dreams with almost unlimited options.

However, if you are looking for a travel suit, you may find that paying a lot more for a suit doesn’t necessarily deliver a lot of added benefits other than the name brand. For instance, in a 2011 blind test conducted by the Wall Street Journal, the reviewers found little difference in quality between a $614 Suitsupply suit and a $3,600 Armani option.

 

Additional Items for a Travel Suit

The suit is going to be the main thing you wear, but you are going to need a few more things to complete the look. Depending on your style and level of formality, these might include a dress shirt, tie, tie bar, belt, dress socks, cuff links, and shoes.

There are also a few other accessories you might consider to make your travel packing easier.

 

Wrinkle-resistant Dress Shirt

You need to wear something under your suit, and the majority of the time for a more formal occasion that is likely to be a dress shirt.

Ideally you are going to want a dress shirt that travels as well as the suit. After all, having a beautiful wrinkle free suit isn’t any good if you pair it with a crinkled shirt!

Of course, most shirts are a lot easier to iron than most suits, but since an iron isn’t always available then a shirt which features wrinkle resistance is a good option.

While I love the idea of silk dress shirts, I do find they wrinkle and crease way too much for travel and will likely need to be ironed before each wear.

I have a number of no iron cotton dress shirts which I purchased from a major UK retailer (John Lewis Non Iron Twill Slim Fit Single Cuff Shirt), which work well. You can buy these kinds of shirts at about any large department store or store that sells suits.

I will say that even the “wrinkle-resistant” and “no-iron” cotton shirts will likely need a bit of ironing from time to time as they are natural materials. So just keep that in mind, but most hotels do provide irons.

But if you are looking for a really no-iron shirt that is super easy care, I’d recommend the Bluffworks Lenox dress shirt which I think looks great and performs really well. I have the slim-fit one in white.

In terms of color, a solid white shirt is a classic option and pairs well with most suits. Other popular colors for dress shirts are light blue, gray, white pinstripe, and medium blue. But this is a personal preference thing of course and you can definitely add some personality with another color shirt or even one with a pattern.

 

Comfortable Dress Shoes

Obviously, you are going to need to wear something on your feet, and the standard choice for many occasions is going to be a pair of dress shoes. However, dress shoes can be somewhat impractical to travel with as they take up a fair bit of space for something you might not plan to wear that much.

So what you want are a pair of dress shoes that look the part, but are comfortable and versatile enough to wear all day. This is especially the case if you are hoping to only travel with one pair of shoes.

I’d suggest looking for a classic leather Oxford style shoe. A good pair of leather Oxfords will look the part with any suit and will last for years if you take care of them.

In terms of style and color, there are a great many dress shoe styles to choose from. The main colors for dress shoes are black, brown and burgundy. It’s important to choose a shoe color which matches your suit. As a general rule, the following applies:

• Black shoes match black, grey/charcoal and navy suits
• Brown shoes match grey/charcoal, navy, brown and white suits
• Burgundy shoes match grey/charcoal, navy and brown suits

As I recommend navy or grey as a suit color, with black as a backup, then I’d say black shoes are going to be the most versatile, followed by brown. Both are a solid choice though.

 

Garment Bag

Many travel suits, especially those made with man-made materials, are specifically designed so you can essentially stuff them into your regular luggage and by the miracle of technology they’ll come out the other end looking like they were just pressed.

That said, you may prefer to treat them with a bit more care, in which case a good garment bag might be a good idea. This is also a good option if luggage space is less of an issue, such as when you are traveling by road.

Personally I quite like the basic lightweight garment bag that came with my Suitsupply travel suit, although it’s only really capable of holding my suit and a dress shirt. I also have a larger more padded garment bag like this that works well for road trips.

 

Packing Cubes

We highly recommend traveling with packing cubes to help you improve how well organized your luggage is. Rather than a bundle of clothes that you have to dig through to find the item you want, packing cubes allow you to sort and organize your packed items for easy retrieval.

If you don’t have a garment bag, a packing cube can also be a good place to put your travel suit and shirt. This can stay in your bag until you need it.

There are a great many packing cubes on the market, which offer different features. We’d recommend getting packing cubes with a compression feature to improve space, but basic packing cubes like these will work too. It’s also a good idea to get a set of different sizes.

One thing to note with packing cubes is that whilst they help a lot with organization, they do take up more space as the cube itself takes up a bit of room. So you might want to practice packing with them prior to a trip to ensure everything fits nicely.

 

Travel Iron / Steamer

You may need to iron or steam your travel suits and other clothing on the go to keep them looking crisp and unwrinkled.

While most hotels will provide an iron in your room or by request at the front desk, these are less common in some types of accommodation and parts of the world. In those cases it might make sense to pack a travel iron or steamer.

While the size might not be practical if packing light, these can be great when you have the room, such as when traveling by car or RV.

For example, we own a travel steamer and iron which is a dual voltage option, meaning it works worldwide. It can be used to both iron and steam clothing and linens.

Note that before ironing any suit or piece of clothing, be sure to check care instructions first as some suit materials can’t be ironed or need to only be ironed on low heat. For items that can’t be ironed, steaming can often be a good alternative.

 

Tips for Buying a Travel Suit

I’m going to cover a few tips to help you buy a travel suit, to hopefully make the process smoother for you.

 

Measure Properly

If you can visit a physical suit store or tailor, that’s the easiest way to get properly measured. Bring the dress shirt and shoes you plan to wear with the suit so the fit is right from the start.

If you’re buying online, follow the specific measuring instructions on the brand’s website. Don’t reuse measurements from one brand for another, as sizing systems vary between manufacturers. And if you’re ordering from another country, double check that you haven’t mixed up inches and centimetres.

 

Check the Returns Policy

If you’re buying online, make sure there’s a solid returns policy before you order. Fit is hard to get right without trying a suit on, so you want the option to send it back.

Pay particular attention if you’re ordering a customised suit, as some brands won’t accept returns on made-to-order items. That would be a problem if it didn’t fit.

 

Opt for Something Timeless

If you’re like me, you might not wear a suit that often, or need a travel specific suit that often. So you want to buy a suit that is going to last a long time. In this case you will want to pick a style that is going to last the test of time.

Generally, a solid color like navy, grey or black is going to stay fashionable. Patterns and other color options can come and go in fashion, and what may be popular now might look dated in a couple of years.

Similarly, a classic single-breasted jacket, 2 button jacket with a regular lapel is unlikely to go out of style. Sticking to tailored and classic fits and the most timeless features will help keep your suit from looking dated in the future.

 

Alterations: What’s Easy and What’s Not

Getting a suit altered to fit you properly will make even a cheap suit look noticeably better. The good news is that the most common alterations are quick and inexpensive.

Easy changes include shortening jacket sleeves and trouser legs, taking in or letting out the waist, tapering trouser legs, and adding or changing buttons. These typically cost $10 to $30 (£8 to £25) each. For my Suitsupply suits, I just needed the trousers hemmed, which cost about $15 to $20.

What you don’t want to be changing is the shoulder width, padding, pocket placement, or the overall shape and structure of the jacket. If those don’t fit, you need a different size.

If you’re buying off the rack and you’re between sizes, always size up. You can make trousers shorter but there’s a limit to how much you can let them out. That said, I wouldn’t go more than two sizes up, as beyond that the suit is going to need so many adjustments that you’d be better off buying the right size and paying more for it.

Budget an extra $30 to $60 (£25 to £50) on top of the suit price for minor alterations. Call your local tailor for a quote before you bring the suit in, and read reviews so you know the work will be done well.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Suits

What is the best material for a travel suit?

For most travellers, a high twist wool is the best all-round material for a travel suit. The high twist weave makes the wool naturally wrinkle resistant, while still giving you the breathability, drape, and refined look that wool is known for. My Suitsupply Traveller suits are made from this kind of wool and they have held up brilliantly over years of travel.

If your budget is tighter or you want something you can throw in the washing machine, then polyester or a polyester blend is a good alternative. Brands like Bluffworks and Haggar make polyester travel suits that look surprisingly close to wool and are much easier to care for.

Are wrinkle free travel suits actually wrinkle free?

In my experience with high twist wool suits and performance polyester suits, “wrinkle free” is pretty close to accurate. My Suitsupply and Bluffworks suits have both come out of a suitcase after weeks of travel looking ready to wear without any ironing.

That said, “wrinkle free” is more of a spectrum than an absolute. Polyester and performance fabric suits tend to be the most wrinkle resistant, followed by high twist wool. If you go with linen or cotton, expect some creasing no matter what the label says, though a linen-polyester blend (like the Rohan Ravello I own) will crease much less than pure linen.

Can you machine wash a travel suit?

Some travel suits are specifically designed to be machine washable, but most are not. The Bluffworks Gramercy, Rohan Ravello, Ministry of Supply suits, and the xSuit 5.0 are all machine washable. The Suitsupply Traveller and most other wool suits are dry clean only.

If a suit is machine washable, I’d still recommend using a gentle cycle, cold water, and low heat or air drying to keep it looking its best for as long as possible.

How do you pack a suit in a suitcase without wrinkles?

There are a few approaches that work well. If your suit is made from a wrinkle-resistant fabric (which I’d recommend for any travel suit), you can often just fold it and pack it in your suitcase and it will come out fine.

For extra protection, you can use a lightweight garment bag or fold the jacket inside out (so the lining faces outward), which helps prevent creasing on the visible side of the fabric. Packing cubes can also help keep your suit separated from everything else in your bag.

If your suit does come out with a few wrinkles, hanging it up in a steamy bathroom for 20 minutes will usually sort things out. A portable travel steamer is also worth packing if you have the room.

How much should I spend on a travel suit?

I’d say the sweet spot for a good quality travel suit is between $500 and $850 (approximately £400 to £650). At this price range, you can get a well-made wool suit that will last for many years.

If that’s above your budget, you can still find perfectly serviceable travel suits for under $200. The Haggar Travel Performance suit I tested is a good example. It won’t have the same refined feel as a more expensive suit, but a trip to a tailor for minor alterations can make a big difference in how it looks on you. At the higher end, Suitsupply’s Traveller suits run around $930 as of 2026, which is a lot of money but you are getting a pure Italian wool suit with a lot of customisation options.

 

Further Reading

That summarizes our guide to the best travel suit for men! Hopefully you found it useful.

We also have a number of other relevant posts that we think you will find useful for travel planning.

• We have a guide to the best travel shoes for men, and the best travel shoes for women.
• We have a detailed Allbirds review, which has everything you need to know about these shoes and the styles available.
• If you’re looking for specific packing tips, see our guides to what to pack for a ski trip, what to pack for Iceland, what to pack for London, and what to pack for winter in Finland to get started.
• For gift ideas, see our guide to what to buy for photographers, travel themed home decor items, and our ultimate gift guide for travelers.
• We also have lots of travel posts to help inspire and help you plan your next trip! These include our guide to the world’s best road trips, our guide to getting online when travelling, our guide to picking a travel router and more.

And that’s it. We hope you found a travel suit you like, or at least some ideas for what to look for when buying a travel suit.

Do you have a favorite travel suit you’d like to share, or a question about any of the above? As always, just let us know in the comments below!