As the weather heats up you may be wondering what the best fabrics are to keep you cool! Not all fabrics are created equal in terms of breathability, so you want to choose ones that won’t make you sweat to death. Here are the top fabrics to sew for summer weather as well as some you should avoid.
Breathable Fabrics:
- Modal Spandex
- Cotton Spandex
- Bamboo Spandex
- Triblend
- Rayon Spandex
- Athletic Fabrics
- MVC: Microviscose cotton
- Linen
- Rayon Challis
Avoid:
- Single/double brushed polyester. While it feel amazingly soft and comfortable on, it doesn’t breathe at all. In fact, most fabrics with high polyester content are not breathable at all!
These best selection of these fabrics can be found at online fabric stores. Joann and Hobby Lobby usually have a smaller selection of these but are good when you don’t want to wait for shipping!
