Best Fabrics for Hot Weather: Breathe Easy and Stay Stylish

When the temperature is rising and the sun is blazing, the fabric chosen will make all the difference. Here are the eight best hot weather fabrics, and rest assured, you will stay comfortable and stylish.

There are traditional choices like cotton and linen, but also trendy ones like mulmul and chambray. Some fabrics are extremely lightweight and breathable, and others are lightweight and breathable but have more structure and less weight. Wearing something comfortable in the heat can make a difference as you are going out about your day. Summer-friendly fabrics highlight things that will help you feel comfortable – breathability, moisture-wicking, softness, and movement. When the heat increases, there is nothing worse than feeling sticky and heavy on the wrong fabric—that's why you should add breathable fabrics to your wardrobe. There are many varied fabrics intended to work with heat rather than against it. The following is a list of curated fabrics across various styles that will keep your body cool.

What Materials Are Best for Summer?

From essentials and daily basics to lightweight statement pieces, this short list of eight fabrics is excellent at keeping you looking smart and feeling cool this summer. They are all lightweight, breathable fabrics that are mechanically designed for hot, humid days; in fact, they are the best selection of fabrics for winter.

Cotton

There's no doubt, cotton is a summer fabric. It's cool (with light colours) and light, soft and breathable. Most importantly, it provides just enough air to your skin on hot days that you might almost welcome the sun. Cotton is also much better at hiding moisture from your skin while you wear it, and with its quick-drying feature and lack of moisture retention, not only will cotton dry quickly, but to the skin, it will also not feel stale even when feeling wet. Cotton is a natural fibre and also has no cling to precious, delicate skin, which is very important in sticky humidity. Not only is cotton available in colours, but also fabrics and prints, in endless variations, even blended or 100% cotton, making it as formal or casual (in fabric or print) as you would prefer, and with however much or little drape and flow as you would prefer.

Linen

If you are looking for really informal summer clothes that are lightweight, soft, breathable and thin, then linen should be your choice! This is a cloth that is made by using flax plants; hence, its open weave construction allows heat and moisture to pass in and out easily and at high rates of speed. Linen dries quicker than cotton and is better on all fronts when it involves hot, humid summer weather.

Linen is notorious for its cropping, creasing and wrinkly nature but it is part of the fabric and makes linen have a distinctly casual character to it; to wear linen in the summer months feels quintessentially casual and stylish and will bring a distinct summertime casualness like no other material. The only way to describe how great linen feels on your skin is to say it's instantly cool! And the more regularly linen is washed, the softer it becomes, gaining points in the line of wearing it!

Rayon

Rayon has the appearance and texture of sumptuous silk but is actually more breathable and suitable for summer wear. Because of this, rayon is a superior summer fabric compared to cotton. Rayon has more density than cotton, yet it's quite airy too. Rayon is classified as semi-synthetic fibre from natural sources, such as wood pulp, and it is also, again, light in weight. Since rayon has so much drape, it works wonderfully for summer dresses, palazzos, and tanks and tops. Rayon will feel soft and cool against the skin, despite it being a dense fabric. Rayon is equally desirable as casual wear in the summer and as dressy wear. Again, rayon will need to be washed carefully, as it will shrink!

Khadi

Khadi is not just a fabric – it is a position. Khadi is handmade, spun and woven using cotton, silk, or wool. Khadi has a distinctive dryness and a natural ragged look that is exceptionally proper for summer wear. Khadi is usually somewhat coarse but allows air circulation and is skin-friendly. Since Khadi is handmade, each cloth has numerous small irregularities, providing a chance for your skin to breathe uninterrupted. Additionally, Khadi offers a surprisingly comfortable feel in hot, humid heat.

Summer Picks: Clothing

Khadi has boomed in popularity as a fabric for traditional wear. The reasons are that Khadi is high quality and has a cool quality to wear during the summer months. Khadi is used as a handspun and handwoven natural cotton and silk, which are incredibly breathable fabrics. Khadi is a fabric that is normally a little rough but becomes softer as wearing increases. Khadi is breathable and therefore offers great airflow and is suited for hot, dry climates. Khadi has a pleasing weight and does not cling – which is always a positive quality. Khadi would look nice with kurtas, sarees, shirts, and skirts. Khadi provides everyone sustainable fashion, the ability to support local artisans and complete comfort.

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ANNI DESIGNER Women's Rayon Viscose Straight Kurta with Pant – Barkat Yellow

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ColorChakra Casual Waffle Knit Shirt for Men – Off White

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