The fabric of our clothing greatly impacts how we feel. There’s more to clothing than what’s trendy. Knowing the fabrics of your clothing helps you understand what will keep you cool and warm. Here are the best fabrics for every season to help navigate your wardrobe.
Spring
Jersey Knit
It’s breathable, stretchy and drapes extremely well on the body.
Linen Blend
A blended fabric mostly consisting of linen, but sometimes you will see linen and cotton, which retains the airiness of linen and reduces the wrinkles.
Summer
Chambray
This is a great substitute for denim, its lightweight, and it feels similar in texture to linen.
Cotton
Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics, for many reasons, its easy to care for and easy to wear. It’s especially great to wear in the summer because of its durability and breathability. Cotton is seen in every type of garment from dresses to shirts to skirts.
Linen
Linen is the most ideal fabric for the summer because it keeps you cool and doesn’t cling to your body. The only downside is that it wrinkles easily.
Rayon
This semi-synthetic material is great for summer because its breathable, moisture-absorbent and is perfect for everyday outings, that’s why you can see this material in many shirts, dresses, and other sportswear clothing.
Silk
It’s a soft, luxurious material that is thin so you won’t feel weighed down in the summer.
Fall
Corduroy
If you don’t want to wear denim in the fall, corduroy is your type of material. It’s made from heavier cotton and is especially cozy.
Crepe
Crepe fabric is great because it is very low maintenance since it requires little to no ironing and its soft. It falls gracefully on the body and provides a slimming appearance.
Faux Fur
Faux fur is a great alternative to real fur, especially if you are pursuing a vegan lifestyle.
Winter
Fleece
A fleece jacket is one of the staples for winter clothing. It’s lightweight, inexpensive, and comfortable. However, it’s not the best option for snowy excursions since it’s not water-resistant.
Velvet
Velvet is a great fabric for winter because it’s warm and keeps you cozy for those cold days and nights. You can also layer it, wear a velvet tank underneath a jacket and you’re set.
Velour
How can we forget about velour? Beyond being incredibly soft, velour is an alternative if you don’t have velvet because it has the soft feel of the fabric but the elasticity of spandex.
Wool
Wool is lightweight, durable and is a natural insulator for the colder weather.
