After years of trying out different types of jackets in different types of fabric I am of the opinion that if you want to wear a sports jacket or a suit here in humid, warm, hot, you name it, everything uncomfortable in a jacket situation Malaysia it has to be unlined. Even the sleeves if possible or a very, very thin piece of lining - thinner than the usual Bemberg lining offerings.
As for the fabric itself. I now think that the best fabric which allows for some air to circulate around you is the one in a hopsack weave or pattern. This is a large open weave which is like a gunny sack (the ones you put potatoes in). What this does is allow the air to circulate through it and if made from a fabric like cotton, wool or linen (which is the best), it would make wearing a sports jacket or a suit jacket wearable in temperatures over 30degrees celcius for short lengths of time.
This is like stepping out from your car to the lobby or hanging out with some friends who still like a puff or two outside the comforts of air-conditioning.
When you pair it with a very light cotton dress shirt (cotton voile comes to mind), it actually feels as good as the chap wearing just a dress shirt in a thicker material.
I mean, check out how hopsack looks when facing bright light but when you wear it, it looks normal. You can't beat hopsack for being airy. Furthermore, with its heavier texture, it actually drapes better as the weight from the fabric allows the jacket to hang nicely (if it fits you well in the first place). And when you wear it, it isn't transparent.
I will eventually type out something more on a total warm weather look. But these days, I am so, so busy with other activities.
The blazer/sports jacket is a Massimo Dutti by the way. Two button, double vented, self lined, super thin sleeve lining, working buttonholes in a cotton-linen blend. Because of its lightweight unstructured design with the warm weather fabric of choice, it could be the sports jacket I love wearing the most.
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