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Best Shirt Fabric for Summer
Compare linen, lightweight cotton, seersucker, lyocell, ramie and silk for summer shirts, with notes on weave, weight, wrinkling and care.
Choosing Fabric
Summer & Breathable Fabrics
Cool, breathable fabrics for hot weather.
Is Ramie a Good Fabric
Ramie is a strong, breathable plant fiber with a linen-like look. Learn its pros and cons, how it compares with linen and cotton, cost, and care.
Is Silk a Good Summer Fabric
Silk can work in warm weather if you choose a light weave, but it has trade-offs. Learn which silks suit summer, how it handles sweat, and how it compares.
Linen Fabric for Hot Weather
Why linen is a popular hot-weather fabric, how it compares with cotton, how fast it dries, and its drawbacks, from wrinkles to linen sheets.
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