Barong Tagalog
Barong Tagalog is the national costume of the Philippines. This type of clothing is thin and transparent, men would have to wear a white shirt under it. Men would usually wear this in special occasions such as weddings, parties, festivals, and government meetings. The Barong Tagalog was not made by the Filipinos but thought by the early Spaniards, the Filipinos then developed it to which is now todays Barong Tagalog. The materials used to make a Barong Tagalog are Piña, Banana fabric, Jusi fabric, and Piña-Jusi fabric. Piña (pineapple fiber) and Banana fabric are used to make the thin, and cheap type of Barong Tagalog. Jusi fabric and Piña-Jusi are used to make thicker and more expensive Barong Tagalog. This types of fabric would cost more because they are harder to make and they take time to make.
Katipunero
Katipunero is not that common but still is considered a traditional clothing. This type of clothing is very simple and is usually worn during the summer because it uses a very thin fabric. The design is very simple, this clothing has a thin, red pants with white, plain shirt, and a red handkerchief that goes around the neck. They wore this type of clothing in the early 1800's during the time of war, the red symbolizes war and the white symbolizes peace. Today this type of clothing in now worn by farmers with a farming hat to protect them from the sun.