brendanm720
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I agree that the dry heat of the desert countries wouldn't be the place for tweed. But I can see the possible value of it in tropical climates with a little more salt water in the air, and a steady breeze to go with it. Some tweeds are woven so loosely that you can easily see through it when held against the light.
Nevertheless, the desert people must have gotten onto something by frequently wearing wool.
Our tower guys at work who live in Arizona and New Mexico swear by long sleeve wool workshirts during the summer.
I live in a humid, hot area with salt in the air (Florida) and I have worn my tweed when it was hot and sticky out. While it's okay for when it's not too muggy, I can't wear it when it's 90° and 900% humidity. Unfortunately, what breeze there is isn't steady.
(Though, I keep an old Brooks Bros tweed sportcoat (15/16 oz half-lined) in the office for when the boss cranks down the AC. )