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Post by autumn on Jun 7, 2020 21:51:43 GMT
...and why?
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Post by enigma72 on Jun 7, 2020 22:36:11 GMT
Polyester-- never wrinkles Silk -- breathes with hot weather Chiffon -- pretty But I don't use any of those autumn Polyester is too hot doesn't breath Silk can't go in the washing machine Chiffon is impractical. Guess I'm a cotton person.you can wash it. It breathes somewhat and is practical |
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Post by Ass_E9 on Jun 7, 2020 22:38:13 GMT
Cotton blend, silk, and wool.
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Post by autumn on Jun 7, 2020 22:46:48 GMT
Cotton - This seems to be what my body likes best, though I know it wrinkles. Rayon - I've done really well with rayon and it lets my body breathe Linen - I love how it wrinkles (and it's acceptable) and again, very breathable (I'm noticing a pattern), and the texture/feeling When it comes to silk, it makes me sweat like crazy and I've never understood how most people seem to claim that it let's their skin breathe and that they like the way it feels on their skin. To me, it feels clingy. It's very pretty though. I do like the look of raw silk, though, mostly because (here we go again) it has a texture to it. Chiffon is very pretty and nostalgic. Edit: Here is raw silk  |
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Post by Lucy on Jun 20, 2020 21:56:02 GMT
Silk, satin, and cotton.
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Post by gameboy on Jun 21, 2020 5:08:57 GMT
Interesting thread as I was production manager at a textile factory.
I'd say cotton is nonpareil. It's natural and always feels good against the skin. Most my clothes are cotton.
For a suit I love wool. I would never wear anything but a cashmere suit.
Back in the day synthetic fibers were always uncomfortable in men's clothes at least. I mean rayon is a nice fabric, but for men's clothing there's not much in rayon.
Now you can find very comfortable synthetic fibers though. I bought a polyester shirt recently and it's fabulous. But polyester has a bad rep among us who remember the old days. You make a great point about it not being able to breathe.
Silk is the only decent fabric for ties. For that reason I'd put silk in the top three. Oh, and I have a kewl silk Hawaiian shirt!
So 1) Cotton 2) Wool 3) Silk
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Post by Morgana on Jun 21, 2020 10:53:09 GMT
Probably cotton, silk, and cotton blended fabrics. It's extremely hot where I live so wearing cotton or linen is a must.
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Post by gameboy on Jun 21, 2020 16:17:21 GMT
Probably cotton, silk, and cotton blended fabrics. It's extremely hot where I live so wearing cotton or linen is a must. Why is it that plant based fibers like cotton and flax or linen are more comfortable than man-made fibers? |
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Post by autumn on Jun 21, 2020 16:22:59 GMT
I seem to be the only one who's not a fan of silk. It makes me sweat. I also don't like the feel of it on my skin.
I like raw silk as an outer garment however, because the texture cannot be denied.
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Post by Morgana on Jun 21, 2020 18:23:19 GMT
Probably cotton, silk, and cotton blended fabrics. It's extremely hot where I live so wearing cotton or linen is a must. Why is it that plant based fibers like cotton and flax or linen are more comfortable than man-made fibers? I don't necessarily think they are more comfortable, but when the humidity is at 47%, as it is here today, you definitely need a material that allows your skin to breathe. |
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Post by gameboy on Jun 21, 2020 18:57:10 GMT
Why is it that plant based fibers like cotton and flax or linen are more comfortable than man-made fibers? I don't necessarily think they are more comfortable, but when the humidity is at 47%, as it is here today, you definitely need a material that allows your skin to breathe. Well I live in Southern California. I prefer cotton because the breath-ability is more comfortable. |
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Post by Morgana on Jun 21, 2020 20:04:39 GMT
I don't necessarily think they are more comfortable, but when the humidity is at 47%, as it is here today, you definitely need a material that allows your skin to breathe. Well I live in Southern California. I prefer cotton because the breath-ability is more comfortable. I'm living in the Middle East and 47% isn't as bad as it can get. I still remember the day the temperature was 50C/122F. Imagine wearing polyester or anything like that in that kind of heat. |
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Post by gameboy on Jun 21, 2020 20:38:09 GMT
Well I live in Southern California. I prefer cotton because the breath-ability is more comfortable. I'm living in the Middle East and 47% isn't as bad as it can get. I still remember the day the temperature was 50C/122F. Imagine wearing polyester or anything like that in that kind of heat. What do they call those hooded Arab robes?  |
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Post by autumn on Jun 22, 2020 2:34:32 GMT
Well I live in Southern California. I prefer cotton because the breath-ability is more comfortable. I'm living in the Middle East and 47% isn't as bad as it can get. I still remember the day the temperature was 50C/122F. Imagine wearing polyester or anything like that in that kind of heat. I can't wrap my head around 122F. I think the highest I can remember is 104F perhaps, maybe 108F, and right now, the humidity is absolutely through the roof. I don't know how people tolerate that kind of heat without collapsing. |
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Post by maya55555 on Jun 22, 2020 4:12:35 GMT
Linen
Silk
Cotton
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Jun 22, 2020 8:52:55 GMT
Cotton is my favorite I also like wool and bamboo.
Don't like silk, those poor worms. |
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Post by Morgana on Jun 22, 2020 9:47:34 GMT
I'm living in the Middle East and 47% isn't as bad as it can get. I still remember the day the temperature was 50C/122F. Imagine wearing polyester or anything like that in that kind of heat. What do they call those hooded Arab robes? Do you mean the ones the women wear over their clothes when they go out? If so, abayas. |
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Post by Morgana on Jun 22, 2020 9:49:11 GMT
I'm living in the Middle East and 47% isn't as bad as it can get. I still remember the day the temperature was 50C/122F. Imagine wearing polyester or anything like that in that kind of heat. I can't wrap my head around 122F. I think the highest I can remember is 104F perhaps, maybe 108F, and right now, the humidity is absolutely through the roof. I don't know how people tolerate that kind of heat without collapsing. I was coming home from work and the car overheated, as did many others. It felt like my eyeballs were being cooked in my head, it was so hot. |
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Jun 22, 2020 19:44:27 GMT
Cotton - breathes, comfortable
Wool - Warmth
Silk - feel (I also like shantung silk)
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Post by autumn on Jun 22, 2020 23:47:08 GMT
I'm trying bamboo for the first time. Ordered a pair of bamboo jammies to try.
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