5 Fabrics In Your Closet That Help Keep You Cool During The Spring/Summer (Saving You From Embarrassing Sweat Stains)
Dressing right for the warmer spring/summer seasons can mean choosing the right fabrics and materials to help keep cool, and avoid embarrassing sweat stains! Below are 5 popular, breathable spring/summer fabrics (possibly already in your closet) to help you stay cool:
- Cotton
Being a natural fiber, cotton lets air circulate (breathable) allowing you to cool down, and dry out moisture. Opt for light rather than dark colors in cotton order to avoid sweat marks. [1]
2. Chiffon
Chiffon is a lightweight, sheer fabric that can be woven from natural (e.g. silk, cotton) and/or synthetic (e.g. polyester, rayon) fibers. The more loosely woven the chiffon fabric is, the more airy and breathable it is for warmer seasons. [2]
3. Linen
Like cotton, linen is another natural fiber known to be very absorbent and breathable. A great advantage linen offers is that it doesn’t stick to your body, allowing for better circulation. [3]
4. Loosely Woven Silk
Silk is a natural, soft fiber known to be absorbent. Heavier, tightly woven silk clothes can retain heat and moisture, but loosely woven silk is lighter and airier – great for warm weather. [4]
5. Chambray
Although similar in appearance, chambray and denim are not similar fabrics – the different way cotton is weaved to create chambray makes the fabric lighter weight, soft, and breathable and absorbent, like cotton. [5]
Although any fabrics and materials can be enjoyed from a style sense during the summer, it’s best to keep in mind which fabrics will most likely deter embarrassing sweat stains and help keep you cool. For more fashion and style trends, check out the MyDressEdit Fashion section.
Sources: [1] WebMD, [2] MasterClass, [3] MasterClass, [4] MasterClass, [5] Proper Cloth
