Best Fabrics for Summers and how to Style Them

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It’s officially summers! And if you’re confused how to choose the perfect outfits for your summer wardrobe, you’ve come to the right place. There are so many natural and man-made fabrics available in the market these days that most of us end of confused. Summers are always so sticky and humid, and if you wear the wrong fabric, it can suffocate you and completely ruin your outing. To avoid that, we’ve collated an entire list of best fabric for summers and how you can style them. From cotton and rayon to chambray and linen, there are many options to choose from. So before you hit the mall to shop for your summer looks, read out this list of some of the best fabrics for summers.

Most Suitable Fabrics for Summers

Cotton is a Popular Choice During Summers

Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics during summers. It is light weight and porous in nature which helps it absorb sweat allow air to pass through. Made out of fibrous balls found in cotton plant, this fabric is super versatile and can be styled in many ways. You can literally wear anything in cotton – from dresses and tops to kurtis and even indo-western outfits. Cotton is also commonly used for men’s shirts and t-shirts.

Pro Tip: Cotton tends to shrink after the first wash. Make sure to buy comfortable fit clothes instead of skin fit so that it doesn’t get tight after you wash it. Also, make sure to let your cotton garments dry in the sun instead of leaving them in the dryer for too long. Allowing your clothes to hang dry keeps them in shape for longer.

Ditch Your Denims for Chambray this Season

Many swear by denim shorts and dresses during summers, but generally denim is a super heavy material which makes it warm for summers. If you love your denims, but can’t wear them in summers, chambray can be your go-to fabric. Chambray looks a lot like denim, but is a super breathable and airy alternative. It is derived from cotton and has a different weft-and-weave pattern that makes it light weight. You can find chambray dresses, shorts, shirts, practically anything. The best way to include this material is to find chambray pants and wear them as an alternative to your denim jeans. You can also go for Chambray shift dresses that are easily available during summers.

Khadi Fabrics are Easy to Care for

Khadi is a hand-woven, cotton based material that is light-weight, cool and super easy to care for. This fabric became popular during the Swadeshi movement and has been a summer favorite for decades. Khadi looks simple, but is an aesthetic and stylish material. You can get khadi kurtis, tops, dresses and even men’s shirts. Style your khadi midi dresses with kohlapuri chappals and some OTT silver jewelry for a chic look this summer.

Linen is a Sustainable Summer Fabric

Every summer, linen sneaks into our wardrobes without fail. The growing demand for sustainable fabrics has made linen all the more popular in recent years. Linen is super comfortable and breathable during hot days as it is made of flax fibers and allows air to flow through it easily. Linen doesn’t stick to your body even when you’re sweating and it also absorbs sweat and water. All these amazing properties are also the reason why linen is often referred to as the magical fabric. Who wouldn’t love linen, right? The material is also extremely popular for its minimalistic appeal and versatility. You can wear linen pants, tops, kurtis, dresses, co-ord sets, literally anything you’ll look stylish and elegant. Make sure you go for soothing, pastel colors!

Pro Tip: One should always wash their linen garments in either lukewarm or cold water and avoid using fabric softeners as linen naturally softens after a couple of washes. Most linen garments aren’t supposed to be ironed as linen naturally straightens itself out. You can either avoid ironing linens altogether, or carefully read the care label before to avoid ruining your clothes.

Rayon is a Man-Made, Summer Appropriate Fabric

If there is one man-made fabric that is absolutely perfect for summers, it is rayon. It is a blend of cotton, wood pulp and natural and synthetic fibers. Rayon is made of extremely fine fibers which allow the easy passage of air. The material is apt for draping as it has a natural flow and doesn’t stick to your skin even when you sweat. Rayon is a super versatile fabric as it can be mixed with almost any other fabric like cotton, wool, silk etc, making it appropriate for any occasion. Rayon is also great for athletic activities and is widely used to make sports gear. You can also sport rayon is A line midi dresses, kurtis and indo-western casuals.

Jersey Material for Summer Layering

Jersey is the material if you want snug, skin fitted summer clothing. It is a blend of cotton and synthetic fibers and has lose and wine weave threads. The fabric is soft and stretchy so it clings to your body, but because of its properties, it is breathable and airy. For hot days, avoid jersey with a blend of synthetic fibers like spandex, and go for cotton and silk blends as they are more comfortable and also absorb better. Jersey fabric is mostly used for layering during summers as they are used to make summer shrugs. You can also wear jersey t-shirts and shift or A-line dresses. This material is also used widely for men’s t-shirts.

Pro Tip: Jersey is a stretchable material so don’t tumble dry it. Just take it out of the washer and lay it on a flat surface to let it air dry. Also, most jersey garments do not need ironing so read the care label before you iron your clothes. Jersey can be dried on a clothes stand, but make sure you don’t the garment on a hook as that might create a lasting impression on the garment.

Seersucker is Breathable and Wrinkle-Free

 

Breathable, presentable and crease-free. Sounds like a dreamy summer fabric, no? Seersucker is literally the fabric of your summer dreams. Be it a picnic, a trip to the mall, a movie date or a summer soiree, you can sport a seersucker outfit literally anywhere. It is cute, fashionable and at the same time, light, airy and breathable. It is a hundred percent cotton blend that is unique because of its puckering effect. Seersucker is made by weaving the fabric on twin-looms at different speeds, which gives it the puckering, lifted effect. Most seersucker garments come in white or pastels. You can sport a seersucker dress, top, jumpsuit or co-ord set for a cute, fashionable look. Some brands are even coming up with seersucker kurtis, which too, look great in summers.

That’s all for this blog. Now that you know the best fabrics for summers, go and get your wardrobe a seasonal makeover. And for more fashion tips and hacks, stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

Keep’in it Styl’ ish,

Signing off,

Kashika