One thing is for sure - we can't escape the heat or skip summer, but we can choose to wear more breathable fabrics. Fabrics, which not only make it easier to adjust to each season, but also bring variety when it comes to dressing up. Having pieces in different textures, shades and textiles bring a new unique look to your style. That's why fashion is always so exciting and can be expressed in numerous ways!
When shopping online imagine typing in the search bar...beautiful dress. That really isn't specific and probably endless options will show up, which aren't exactly what you're looking for. Now, imagine typing in a red silk-satin dress. This will not only give you exactly that, but shows just how important fabrics are and why it helps to know and be able to identify them.
You may already know there are 5 natural fibers (they come from nature as opposed to being chemically produced). They include cotton, silk, wool, hemp and linen. Sometimes these natural fibers are used alone, but most often are blended with one of these 5 manmade fibers (polyester, rayon, acrylic, nylon and acetate.) Next time you purchase a new clothing item, you'll be able to tell by the tag exactly what fibers have been mixed to create this piece of clothing. It's so nice knowing what you put on your body just as much as we take into consideration what we feed our bodies.
So why are fabrics so significant?
Having the knowledge of all the different blends is an advantage when going shopping. For example, having a garment made out of cotton and polyester may not need much ironing since the blend of polyester helps make it wrinkle resistant while cotton used alone in clothing wrinkles very easily.
Also, in many activewear you might have noticed the combination of spandex and cotton. They're great for this type of clothing because cotton lets the skin breathe while the spandex provides stretch and durability.
Now let's dive deep into the BEST fabrics for the summer!!!🌞
Linen is one of the natural fibers I mentioned above, so this makes it a great choice for summer. In fact, it is 3 times stronger than cotton. This fabric may crease easily, but is ideal for the hot temperatures that are upon us. Often manufacturers blend linen with silk because the silk prevents the item from wrinkling and helps drape well over the body. Do you own any favorite linen clothing?
While back I had no idea that linen pieces could make such a difference during the summer until I tried it. And honestly, the 115 degree Vegas summers suddenly felt a lot more breathable and enjoyable. Plus, even if your linen pieces are a tight fit, they feel super soft and comfortable. Try wearing mostly linen over the summer! I'm sure you'll fall in love with this feeling. You'll see just how prestigious this fiber is...cotton will become a second best for you.
Cotton
Everyone's favorite and the most common fiber is cotton. Here we like having apparel that says 100% cotton on the tag. To me it literally feels like I have hit the jackpot when I spot that 100% because I know I will probably wear it more often then others to the point where it will actually get old from lots of wear. This doesn't happen to me often since I really take care of my clothing or I don't go out much! Hahaha. Still trying to decide which one is true.
One thing is for sure, cotton summers are the best. You can do so many fun activities that require movement like hiking, cycling, running or playing your favorite sport. Speaking of sports, what's your favorite?
Rayon
Rayon is similar to cotton in many ways because it's got very similar qualities. That's a good thing especially in summer conditions. A fabric that is strong, absorbent, and drapes well. Three key points which can make any customer thrilled with their clothing haul.
Often you'll see rayon added in a blend of cotton and polyester. That's how a breathable, shiny and durable garment is made. Plus, resilience is created so that if the item wrinkles, the fabric quickly bounces back.
Yep, this makes me think that all these fibers are like magical potions...you can mix and match them to create something beautiful. We can surely appreciate the clothing we see and touch more now that we're familiar with this information. Knowledge is power!!!
Chambray
On the outside it looks like denim, but can be recognized for being lighter and woven a bit different from denim. Chambray has this light blue shade, which feels and looks light. Where as denim is heavy and sometimes a bit hard to move around in. This is why during the summer you can swap your denim pieces for this nicer and more breathable fabric.
First thing that pops in my head is a chambray tank with cute ruffle sleeves that I own. It feels so different and so great from wearing denim. With this top, I realized that there is a better option for us especially in the summer heat. And most importantly it works!
Give it a go! 💙
Silk
An absolute favorite of mine because of its elegance is clothing made out of silk. One silk dress, within seconds gives you a dressier appearance thanks to this mesmerizing shiny fabric. How many of you feel like Cinderella when wearing silk? Me too!
One thing to remember when wearing silk: Be sure to spray your perfume before putting on the silk garment because otherwise the alcohol stains from the sprayed perfume will forever stay there. We don't want that! This fabric is delicate in many ways!
Also, when taking care of your silk garments never put them in a washing machine, dryer or leave them in the sun. Instead, hand wash with warm water and afterwards place them on a towel to soak up the moisture and dry by themselves. Told you this fabric is SPECIAL! 😉
We've got the best summer fabrics down, so I think we're now officially READY for the summer! What do you say?
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