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The Worst Hot Weather Fabrics (and What to Wear Instead)

We’re in the the middle of a broiling summer, with record-breaking temperatures recorded all over the world . Now more than ever, sweating is completely normal—and crucial for regulating our body temperature— but arriving at work with your shirt already soaked from your morning commute isn’t a good look for anyone. But more importantly, having to spend the day in damp, sweaty clothing is highly unpleasant.

No material can stop you from sweating, but some are better at handling the extra moisture than others. Different situations call for different types of clothing (and fabrics), so let’s consider how you should dress for activities like commuting, working indoors, running errands, and socializing in the summer—rather than working out (indoors or outdoors), hiking, or spending the day at the beach. Yarn Dyed Rayon Spandex 2x2 Rib

The Worst Hot Weather Fabrics (and What to Wear Instead)

Here are a few examples of fabrics to avoid wearing in the summer heat—and which ones to wear instead.

These materials have good qualities, but being comfortable to wear in hot weather isn’t one of them:

Sample smart summer wear for women:

Everyone has their preferences, but these are the fabrics that, for the most part, experts agree are your best options for summer:

Again, the best fabrics for summer largely depend upon what you’re doing while wearing clothing made from them. In other words, if you know you’re going to be especially active one day, you’ll need to take a different approach than you would dressing for a day sitting in an office or on a patio.

The Worst Hot Weather Fabrics (and What to Wear Instead)

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