Summer is on its way and we are already feeling the heat thanks to what appears to be one of the warmest Aprils in recent memory if early indications are anything to go by. With the warmer weather comes a complete change in wardrobe, which the ardent fabric lover will relish as an opportunity to try out a few new designs to add to their summer clothes collection. With the heat most definitely on, it is crucial that you choose the right fabrics for your project, so here we aim to look at the top ten materials that are perfect for summer clothing.
Cotton
It’s an old favourite and has been used to make clothing for practically as long as people have been wearing clothes! Cotton is the first pick on our list and is an obvious choice for any fabric lover. Readily available and completely natural, good cotton will provide plenty of flexibility for any designs that you have in mind while also being light and airy enough to keep you cool when everybody else is roasting.
A range of different cottons are available on the site, many of which come in a wide variety of colours, but why not check out our regular cotton fabric to begin with?
Linen
Following hot on the heels of cotton is linen, which is the fabric of choice for many when warmer weather strikes. It is comfortable and easy to wear because of its light nature, which is great for those days when the sun would otherwise sap all of your energy. Much like cotton it is also very breathable and will keep you feeling refreshed no matter how long the day feels. Better yet it is also easy to wash and dry, making it a very versatile fabric, though bear in mind that linen is often prone to creasing.
Available in a range of colours, linen is great for any summer project. Check out our linen fabric page to find out more.
Rayon
Man-made and designed to be as light and comfortable as possible, rayon is a great choice for your summer clothing and can be used to make everything from shirts through to dresses. In many cases, especially with the fabrics offered on our site, rayon is blended with other fabrics, such as nylon or polyester, to help ensure those fabrics have a slightly lighter touch and are more suitable for summer clothing as a result.
While rayon as a standalone is not available on our site, it is used in our Chinese Dragon Brocade fabric, which is perfect for themed clothing.
Silk
Perhaps something of a surprising choice, as silk is known to retain heat and also show patches and other unpleasant signs that the sun is getting to be a little too much. However, when loosely woven it can be used to create gorgeously light garments that offer a touch of elegance that outweighs their inherent fragility, while also keeping you cool in the process.
A range of silks are available on our website, with our China Pure Silk Habotai offering an excellent example of a lightweight material.
Chiffon
Sheer fabrics are always a great choice for the summer and chiffon can be used in so many different ways to offer a splash of elegance while ensuring the heat doesn’t overwhelm the wearer. Ideal for dresses, particularly bridal wear, it is also perfect for use in the creation of nightgowns and other evening wear to help with those uncomfortable summer nights.
Our chiffon is available in a number of different colours and styles, so it is a good idea to browse the site to find the one that’s right for you. However, our Chiffon Wide fabric is always a good starting point.
Polyester
While not a great choice for lounging around in during the summer, especially with the likes of cotton and linen offering superior alternatives, polyester is an excellent wicking material that can be used to draw sweat away from the body and allow it to evaporate much more quickly. When blended with something like rayon it makes an effective choice for athletic wear.
We currently have mixed polyester fabrics available on clearance, though it is likely best to find a polyester-blend fabric for summer clothing.
Jersey
Often blended with cotton to make a rugged yet lightweight material, jersey is an excellent choice for summer clothing as it won’t weigh the wearer down and is also extremely flexible. This means it can be worked into most designs in addition to offering excellent levels of comfort. Frankly, that’s everything you need for summer loungewear.
Our cotton jersey fabric is available in a number of different colours and is great for t-shirts and other garments.
Chambray
For those who can’t go without their jeans no matter what the weather, chambray makes an excellent alternative to traditional denim and is light enough that it can be used for summer clothing. It is excellent for shirt dresses and will allow you to add a little bit of variety to your summer wardrobe.
We currently have pale blue chambray fabric available on the site, though other colours may become available at a later date.
Seersucker Lycra
Ideal for the sporty types, seersucker lycra gives you all of the flexibility you would expect from a fabric that has the word “lycra” in the title while also offering an increased level of breathability and lightness thanks to the seersucker material. Excellent for gym wear and also ideal for those who want to give making their own bicycle shorts a bash, though it isn’t a good choice for simply lounging around in the heat.
Seersucker lycra fabric is currently available on our site in either yellow or blue.
Lyocell
Though currently unavailable through our online store, we still feel that Lyocell deserves a mention as it is one of the most unique summer fabrics around. Made using sustainable wood pulp, the fabric is amazingly soft, especially when considering the source material, and is a great choice for those who like to go green in everything that they do. It is also an excellent wicking fabric, much like polyester.
So there you have it! Ten fabrics that will ensure that you stay cool as the weather gets warmer. With these materials you can add to your summer wardrobe while also staying comfortable whether you’re enjoying the sun at home or living it up on holiday.
Cotton. Cotton is a natural, breathable material ideal for any climate all year round. It allows air to flow freely through the fabric, keeping you cool and dry while you lounge outside. Cotton is also a great choice for people with sensitive skin, as it's considered a hypoallergenic fabric.
Cotton. Cotton is a natural, breathable material ideal for any climate all year round. It allows air to flow freely through the fabric, keeping you cool and dry while you lounge outside. Cotton is also a great choice for people with sensitive skin, as it's considered a hypoallergenic fabric.
We should wear cotton clothes and light coloured clothes in summers. Cotton is a good absorber of water. Since we sweat a lot in summers, cotton clothes absorb sweat from our body and exposes the sweat to the atmosphere, making its evaporation faster.
Klopman fabrics made with TENCEL® deal with moisture like no other. The fibre absorbs moisture completely and naturally and then releases it on the outside, which creates a cooling effect. Textiles made with TENCEL® are more absorbent than cotton, softer than silk and cooler than linen.
Coated fabrics are a common heat resistant fabric that are used in many industries. These fabrics are often used for protection purposes as they block the heat. Typical coatings include neoprene, silicone, ceramic, and refractory.
Is Rayon Warmer Than Polyester? Again, the answer will be No. Polyester can be and is made for cooler temperatures, but when we talk about the Rayon fabric, that allows heat to escape from your body which helps you cool down.
Cotton is generally considered to be cooler than polyester in summer because it is a natural fiber that allows air to circulate through the fabric, helping to evaporate sweat and keep you cool.
Linen is one of the most breathable fabrics for hot weather conditions. This shirt is made from 100% linen material and features a versatile cut that fits effortlessly. You can easily pair this with shorts, jeans and skirts for an elegant look.
Cotton is a lot more breathable than polyester and will keep your body temperature lower in summer with air flowing on your skin. However, polyester is moisture-wicking and will keep you dry when you are sweating. Cotton is highly absorbent and will show sweat patches.
Viscose rayon is very breathable, making it a cool fabric for stylish summer wear. The delicate viscose rayon fibers may break apart if you wash them in the washing machine. The super absorbent nature of viscose fabric makes it a convenient option for activewear. It doesn't trap heat and wicks away sweat too.
Plant-based fabrics, like cotton, linen, and bamboo, are the most breathable fabrics, making them ideal for clothing and bedding. Animal-based fabrics like silk and wool are also breathable, and all of the above allow for easy air circulation, wick away perspiration, and to help keep the body cool.
Cotton is the best fabric to protect against sweat because it helps keep your body cool. The Mayo Clinic recommends silk and wool as alternatives to cotton, too.
Cotton. Lightweight and high-quality cotton is breathable. This type of material allows air to flow giving you the best chance to cool off and for the fabric to dry faster, which helps eliminate sweat stains. Clothes for sweating typically contain cotton or a mix of cotton within blends.
The Nanostitch Cooling fabrics help maintain a comfortable body temperature during physical performance and hot weather. By using a special yarn we are able to quickly transport body heat to the outside while increasing the breathability and ventilation of our fabrics.
Insulation helps keep cold things from warming up and warm things from cooling down. Insulators do this by slowing down the loss of heat from warm things and the gaining of heat by cool things. Plastics and rubber are usually good insulators.
Exterior shutters and shades are usually made of a variety of materials, including fabric, wood, steel, aluminum, or vinyl. They are most effective at reducing solar heat gain. Shades are typically fabric or vinyl and the material may have openings that allow some visibility through the window.
One way to do this is by using insulation. Engineers have developed many types of insulation such as fiberglass, rock wool, mineral wool, natural wool, cotton, straw, cellulose, paper, polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, polyester and soy foam. Some insulating materials are also suitable for sound proofing.
Cotton: Quality, lightweight cotton is one of the most breathable fabrics, offering some airflow for drying out any dampness. Because cotton is a natural fiber, it absorbs moisture (drawing it away from your skin) rather than repelling it (forcing the sweat to sit on your skin).
Stylish wool. Yes, you read that right! You might think wool is just for winter, but the qualities that make it keep you warm mean it also keeps you cool in summer. Super-fine merino wool can be as light as cotton, is breathable, moisture-absorbing, antimicrobial (so it won't smell), and offers UV protection.
While rayon is marginally more cooling, both are lightweight and breathable enough to keep you cool in the summer heat. However, if you were to compare rayon vs cotton's moisture absorbency, you'd find rayon is moisture-wicking and quick-drying, while cotton simply absorbs moisture and stays wet.
Choose light colors: Wearing light colors that reflect the sun's rays rather than absorb them (as dark colors can) helps keep you cool. Look for shirts, shorts, pants and hats in white, tan or khaki.
The results showed that cotton fabric absorbed the least amount of heat. The synthetic fabric, polyester, absorbed the most heat. This information about fabric content and heat absorption could be useful in choosing clothing for comfort in different seasons.
There are a few things you can do to prevent yourself from sweating in polyester: wear a light layer of clothing underneath your polyester shirt, wear breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen, and avoid wearing heavy jackets or coats.
1. Wear White. A white object is white because it reflects white light, and white light is a combination of all the visible colors. This means that a white shirt (or pants) will reflect most of the light and not get hot.
It is commonly said that white is the most appropriate colour for summer temperatures because it keeps the body cool, unlike black which tends to absorb heat.
Dark colors absorb more radiated heat from the sunlight while lighter colors reflect it. That's why wearing a black shirt on a sunny day makes you feel so much hotter than when you're wearing a white shirt!
Summertime clothing should not contain synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon since they are not breathable. Although these materials are light, they cannot cause you to develop sweat stains and do not at all absorb sweat.
Rayon is quite similar to cotton and linen. It is cool and comfortable to wear as it does not trap body heat, and absorbs water easily, making it well suited to tropical conditions. This is why it is an especially good fabric for summer.
When washed in hot water, viscose can shrink. It also gets wrinkled easily. When exposed to heat and light, the fabrics fade and deteriorate. It is prone to mildew, and when wet, the fibres become weak.
Cotton chiffon is quite breathable and incredibly soft to touch. This is why it is the ideal choice for loungewear and lightweight summer clothing where you want to feel cool and comfortable. Cotton fibers also absorb moisture well on the hot summer days.
Consider linen or cotton. Plant fabrics such as cotton, linen or bamboo are light and highly comfortable, as well as breathable. Linen suits are worn in hot European summers and well-suited to hot or humid weather.
Wear breathable light-colored fabrics like cotton, linen, and jersey to stay cool and attract the least heat. Opt for looser styles of clothing that are short-sleeved or sleeveless to let your skin breathe and avoid sweat pooling. Accessorize with protective gear like sunglasses and brimmed hats to look and feel cool.
Cotton is generally considered to be cooler than polyester in summer because it is a natural fiber that allows air to circulate through the fabric, helping to evaporate sweat and keep you cool.
Stylish wool. Yes, you read that right! You might think wool is just for winter, but the qualities that make it keep you warm mean it also keeps you cool in summer. Super-fine merino wool can be as light as cotton, is breathable, moisture-absorbing, antimicrobial (so it won't smell), and offers UV protection.
Fiberglass. Mineral wool and fiberglass are two common types of thermal insulation. Mineral wool is made from steel slag and basalt, making it more eco-friendly than other insulation types. A manufacturer makes it by spinning molten rock quickly while blowing cool air on it.
Aramid fabrics provide superior abrasion resistance. Commonly known by the brand name “Kevlar®”, these high temperature fabrics are often used in safety gloves and other flame retardant clothing.
Most people believe that cotton is a poor choice for hot days. However, cotton is one of the most highly breathable fabrics available, making them a slightly better option than other fabrics, like polyester or rayon.
Wearing light colors is better as they can reflect the sun's rays, while dark colors absorb the heat and make you hotter. Choose shirts, shorts, and hats in a white or light colors to help reflect the heat. Choosing clothing that is UPF-rated will help protect you from the sun as well.
After white, the colours that keep the body cool are none other than yellow, grey, and — surprise — red, still considered in the collective imagination as a 'warm' colour. Purple is in the middle of the ranking, so it can be worn during hot weather if it is your favourite colour.
Look for natural materials, such as bamboo, cotton, linen, and some synthetic blends (like rayon) to deliver the air circulation and moisture-wicking properties that'll help keep you cool and comfortable.
Percale is usually the best weave for cooling sheets
The two most popular weaves for cotton sheets are percale and sateen. Percale is lightweight, crisp and durable. Sateen is soft, smooth and has a lustrous sheen on the surface. it creates a crisper sheet that allows easier ventilation than sateen does.
Cotton is a lot more breathable than polyester and will keep your body temperature lower in summer with air flowing on your skin. However, polyester is moisture-wicking and will keep you dry when you are sweating. Cotton is highly absorbent and will show sweat patches.
While rayon is marginally more cooling, both are lightweight and breathable enough to keep you cool in the summer heat. However, if you were to compare rayon vs cotton's moisture absorbency, you'd find rayon is moisture-wicking and quick-drying, while cotton simply absorbs moisture and stays wet.
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