Keeping Your Cool This Summer!

With recent record high temperatures, it's no wonder that we're looking for all the possible ways to keep cool! One easy way to ensure your body temperature stays low is to wear light weight fabrics that will allow your skin to breathe and decrease perspiration levels. Below is a helpful list of fabrics and how they will hold up during these dog days of Summer! 

Cotton- Cotton fabrics can be light weight, soft and comfortable. They can absorb moisture, however if the garment is too tight or if the cotton is too heavy, it can cause skin to perspire. If too much moisture is absorbed and the garment is not properly cared for, it can promote bacteria growth.  So ensure a looser fit on super hot days and promptly launder your cotton garments!


Seersucker is GREAT for Summer! The fabric is woven together in a way that cause the threads to bunch, and gives it that unique wrinkled or textured appearance. This bunching causes the fabric to be mostly held away from the skin when worn, which allows heat to more easily flow out and air to circulate. Seersucker is also an easy care fabric and does not need pressing. 


Polyester - We all love our bargain suits and dresses, but most of them are made of polyester. Keep in mind that this fabric is not very breathable, so avoid wearing polyester garments on a really hot day!


Linen - Summer arrives, and our Linens are pulled out of storage! While linen clothing can be light weight and cool, the fabric wrinkles very easily.  If you are looking for a pulled together, clean look, then do not choose a linen outfit!

Moisture Wicking / Quick Dry Fabrics- For those who spend a great deal of time exercising or for those who perspire more than average, moisture wicking, quick drying fabrics are a MUST! Even during the cooler months, your first layer against your skin should be made in this fabric. You can always layer on a light weight fleece vest or outerwear as needed. While this fabric is common in socks, exercise shorts and sports bras, it is now available for more every day wear. Check out the line of mens and womens underwear and clothing from Exofficio.  This "go to" black dress is made of their unique "drirelease" performance fabric, which is GREAT for hot days and the perfect piece to pack for your next trip to the tropics!